UH-60 Aircraft Mechanic AM-2 - Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo

The UH-60 Aircraft Mechanic AM-2 performs the full range of military tactical aircraft maintenance and maintains repairs and troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems.

• Hands-on UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter maintainer experience is Required.
• Knowledge of the makeup, operation, installation and modification of UH-60 Blackhawk models and series of aircraft, their major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components and related systems.
• US Citizenship and a Valid US Passport is Required for OCONUS Deployment and to obtain the required US Govt Security Clearance.
• Technical knowledge of the UH-60 aircraft models and components/sub-assemblies assigned for maintenance, modification and repair.
• Remove and install aircraft subsystem assemblies and components such as engines, rotors, transmissions, mechanical flight controls and their components.
• 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.
• Able to prioritize workloads to maintain schedules on assigned projects.
• Participate in maintenance test flights and operation checks as required.
• Installs and repairs electrical wiring and/or cable on aircraft in adherence to established specifications.
• Inspect and troubleshoots to determine cause of malfunctions; disassembles to point of trouble; adjusts, repairs, realigns or replaces defective component or assembly.
• Ability to assemble a variety of system assemblies, and sub-assemblies such as fuel and hydraulic systems, tail boom assemblies, and the power train.
• Perform other qualified duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• A High School diploma or GED equivalent is Required. 
• U.S. Military technical school or specialized training course is desired.
• UH-60 (A/L) hands-on experience is Required.
• UH-60 M experience is preferred but not required.
• A valid (FAA) A&P certificate OR FCC License (with Elements 1 and 3) is Preferred, but Not required.
• Contractual Requirements outlined below; years of specific experience with FAA certifications and without (FAA) certifications:
• With an (FAA) A&P certificate or FCC license, A minimum of Two (2) years aviation maintenance experience, Three (3) years of rotary wing/helicopter maintenance experience, and Two (2) years of specific UH-60 hands-on maintainer experience is Required.
• All experience must be within the recent past Five (5) years, Required.
• Without an (FAA) A&P or FCC License, Three (3) years of aviation maintenance experience, Two (2) years of hands-on rotary wing aircraft maintenance experience, and Two (2) years of specific UH-60 hands-on experience is Required.
• Without FAA credentials, All experience must be within the most recent Six (6) years, Required.
• A Valid US Passport is Required; the Passport must have a minimum of 18 months remaining before expiration.

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Must have the Ability to obtain and maintain a US Govt Security Clearance (NAC-I T1) Public Trust. An Interim NAC-I approved to start. US Citizenship is Required to obtain facility credentials and the NAC-I Public Trust Security Clearance.

Knowledge & Skills

• Able to properly use a variety of common hand tools and measuring devices such as gauges, torque wrenches and scales and test, measurement and diagnostic equipment related to specific aircraft models.
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical theory and 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.
• Ability to read, apply and interpret technical data.

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 willing and able to travel/deploy (TDY) to austere environments, or potential combat areas worldwide, in support of mission requirements.