Aircraft Mechanic Ii

R0112878
On Site
South Sinai, Egypt
Full time

The UH-60 A/L Aircraft Mechanic 2 (Avionics/Electrician) performs repairs and troubleshoots aircraft systems and malfunctions of avionics, navigation, electrical, and communications systems.

Install, remove, inspect, test, adjust, or repair avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, and navigation systems in aircraft.

Installs and repairs electrical wiring and/or cable on aircraft in adherence to established specifications.

Cuts and strips wire, insulates connections.

Assemble components such as switches, electrical controls, and junction boxes, using hand tools and soldering irons.

Safely prepare aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks and services.

Perform scheduled inspections and assist in performing special inspections.

Perform limited maintenance operational checks and diagnoses and troubleshoots aircraft systems using special tools and test equipment as required.

Use and perform operator maintenance on tools, special tools and aircraft ground support equipment.

Perform other qualified duties as assigned.

**Minimum Requirements**:
High School Graduate or equivalent is required.

U.S. military technical school or specialized training course is desired.

UH60A/L experience is a requirement.

Three (3) or more years' experience within the past Five (5) years are required as an Army Rotary Wing Avionics/Electrical mechanic on the mission design series UH-60 (MDS).

All experience must be within the Five (5) most recent years.

Must have a Valid US Passport, with a minimum of 18 months remaining to expiration.

Ability to obtain/maintain Security Clearance (NAC-I T1) Public Trust. Interim NACI approved to start. US Citizenship is required to obtain facility credentials and Public Trust Clearance.

**Travel**: As required in support of task order.

**Preferred Qualifications**:
UH60M recent experience is preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

General knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts.

Thorough knowledge of aircraft electrical and avionics component and system troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts.

Thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers.

Working knowledge of technical publications and Logistics Information Systems.

Able to prioritize workloads to maintain schedules on assigned projects and is required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks.

Possess the level of experience to inspect all required aeronautical type maintenance to be performed by Mechanics.

The incumbent receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks, and may be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

May work in aircraft maintenance hangar or outside.

May be required to respond to a wide variety of operational circumstances, including extreme weather conditions and rudimentary infrastructure.

May be exposed to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraft.

May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; may be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts, vehicles, or aircraft.

Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for certain periods throughout the day.

Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.

Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.

May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.

May be required to see aircraft in flight, read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.

Must be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings and other small scales.

Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.

Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.

May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, fork lift, APU, etc.