RTC - Aircraft Mechanic III

The Aircraft Mechanic III applies comprehensive technical knowledge to solve complex problems by interpreting manufactures' manuals, or similar documents. This Mechanic inspects, troubleshoots malfunctions, rigs, repairs and modifies aircraft structures, structural components and aircraft systems of moderate difficulty, maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, ventilation, heating and cooling systems and mechanical components, applies advanced technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in diagnosing equipment malfunctions and applies required expertise in restoring equipment condition and or operation; applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve complex problems . This worker reads and interprets manufacturers and airline’s maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.

Responsibilities

Inspects, troubleshoots malfunctions, rigs, repairs and modifies aircraft structures, structural components and aircraft systems of moderate difficulty; Maintains and repairs aircraft components including landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, ventilation, heating and cooling systems and mechanical components; Applies advanced technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in diagnosing equipment malfunctions and restoring equipment condition or operation; Reads and interprets manufacturers and airline maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components

Requirements

Experience performing periodic, and other hourly, special or calendar inspections; Thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical components with ability to troubleshooting, adjust, repair and replace parts/components; Broad working knowledge of UH-60/530/CH-47 aircraft systems to include hydraulics, structures, engines, APU and electrical systems; High school diploma or equivalent; FAA A&P/P license or completed military aircraft engine repairer school for 701D/T55/250 series; Knowledge of Garrett/Sundstrand/CH-47 APUs; Minimum of 10 years’ experience in aircraft maintenance or 6 years of verifiable RDT&E experience in rotary wing aircraft Army Aviation maintenance; Completion of a military or vocational school in turbine engine repair; Military installation DEPOT level maintenance experience; Eligibility to work in the United States; Must have or be able to obtain a Secret Clearance

Nice to have

Engine/APU flight line Production/Expediter experience beneficial; Previous experience as a UH-60/CH-47/530 Level II Aircraft Engine Mechanic or equivalent