The CH-47 Aircraft Mechanic performs maintenance, removal, installation, replacement of, scheduled/unscheduled inspections, and operational checks on aircraft systems, subsystems, and major components. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

• Removes, inspects, troubleshoots, and installs aircraft system and subsystem components and subcomponents to include, but not limited to, engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, flight controls, and hydraulics

• Performs schedule/unscheduled maintenance activities to include PMS, servicing and lubrication, and MOC/MTF support functions

• Uses and performs operator maintenance on tools, special tools/test equipment, and Aircraft Ground Support Equipment (AGSE) and Peculiar Ground Support Equipment (PGSE)

• Prepares, reviews, and updates aircraft maintenance forms and records

• Uses common measuring tools, measuring gages, and alignment fixtures

• Applies corrosion preventative procedures

• Cleans, preserves, and stores power train and rotor components

• Uses and performs operator maintenance on ground support equipment, common and special tools

• Maintains facilities for storage of returnable and hazardous materials

• Requisitions and maintains shop and bench stock for repair of CH-47 systems and subsystems

• Prepares requests for turn-in and repair parts for components

• Uses common measuring tools necessary for performing the tasks described herein, precision measuring tools and alignment fixtures

• Ensures that aircraft maintenance activities and procedures among designated organizations are planned, coordinated, integrated, and synchronized to achieve established platform operational readiness (OR) rates IAW contractual requirements

• Responsible for the compliance with established maintenance systems, processes, procedures and reports that provide immediate situational awareness of platform OR rates

• Oversees the daily maintenance management of individually assigned aircraft in support of the Maintenance Lead, in conjunction with Aviation Logistics for related platform parts and spares

• Works within the maintenance quality control processes, procedures, and standards

• Directs inquires, investigations, and research analysis related to powertrain maintenance of the aircraft and supporting maintenance activities to the Maintenance Lead

• Coordinates activities and requirements for maintenance operations support with the Maintenance Lead

• In coordination with the PC and Maintenance Lead, supports the Downed Aircraft Recovery Team (DART) processes and procedures.

• Enters data, reviews, and updates aircraft maintenance forms and records

• Provides On-the-Job Training (OJT), coaching, and mentoring to RSLFAC personnel in all aspects of aircraft powertrain tasks as necessary

• Ensures that all related maintenance operations are conducted in a safe manner

• Other tasks as directed by the Maintenance Lead

• Six (6) years’ experience as an aircraft mechanic on CH-47 series aircraft

• Successfully completed and be qualified by the appropriate U.S. Government armed forces CH-47 aircraft mechanic maintenance course or civilian equivalent training

• Proficient in the use of computer-hosted interactive technical manuals, aircraft maintenance forms or similar aviation maintenance management system, and other aircraft related documentation

• Professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to effectively communicate with the customer in a professional and courteous manner

• Possess a valid state or Government issued driver’s license

• Successfully pass an overseas deployment physical upon hire

• Must be a US Citizen