Aircraft Mechanic 2 UH-60 (Avionics/Electrician) - Kosovo

The UH-60 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.

• Required and preferred experience: UH60A/L experience is a requirement. UH60M recent experience is preferred.

• Valid FAA A&P OR FCC License Preferred, and Two (2) years aviation maintenance experience, three (3) years rotary wing aircraft experience, and Two (2) years on the assigned UH-60 (MDS). 

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

• If No A&P or FCC License, must have the following experience: 

• Three (3) years aviation maintenance experience, three (3) years rotary wing aircraft experience, and Two (2) years on the assigned UH-60 MDS.

• All experience must be within the Six (6) 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.

Knowledge & Skills

• Broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair.

• Basic knowledge of electrical theory and a thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers.

• 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.

• Participate in maintenance test flights and operation checks as required.

• 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

• Must be able to climb, stand, stoop, bend, stretch, crouch, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.

• Frequently lift parts and equipment up to 20 pounds.

• Occasionally lift objects up to 50 pounds.

• Must be immediately deployable to potential combat areas worldwide.