H-60 Aircraft Mechanic

LOCATION:  Ft. Benning , GA

JOB STATUS: Full-time- 2^nd shift

CERTIFICATION: Respirator qualified

TRAVEL: As Needed

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Aircraft Mechanic 1 –Avionics/Electrical-Respirator Qualified working 2^nd shift located at Ft. Benning, GA. Astrion has worked extensively with the U.S. Army Aviation Brigade where it has earned a reputation for on-time delivery of high-quality products tailored to the needs of its clients.  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Valid driver license
• Minimum two (2) years experience with documented training on the MDA H 60 series
• Or current (valid) FAA A&P license and one documented experience
• Specialty in Avionics/Electrical or Sheetmetal and two years of experience with documentation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS 

• Must climb, stand, stoop, bend, stretch, crouch, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Must operate manual tools and power tools • Color Vision • Hearing
• Frequently lifts parts and equipment up to 20 pounds.
• Occasionally lifts objects up to 50 pounds.
• Most heavy lifting is accomplished using mechanical devices • Work area is primarily aircraft areas, hangars, workshops, and other industrial settings

 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Removes and installs aircraft subsystem assemblies and components such as engines, rotors, transmissions, mechanical flight controls and their components.
• Services and lubricates aircraft and subsystems
• Safely prepares aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks and services performs scheduled inspections and assists in performing special inspections.
• Performs limited maintenance operational checks and diagnoses and troubleshoots aircraft systems using special tools and test equipment as required.
• Uses and performs operator maintenance on tools, special tools, and aircraft ground support equipment.
• Apply comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate problems by interpreting technical documentation such as aircraft Technical Manuals, Maintenance Information and Action Messages and all technical guidance provided through government official representatives.
• Removes, inspects and replaces aircraft structures, such as Main and Tail Rotor systems, flight control systems, Main and APU Engines, Hydraulic pumps and sub-systems, Main Drive Transmissions (Main/Intermediate/Tail/Input/Accessory Gear boxes) and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet gun, and drills.
• Mechanic uses calibrated tools daily to execute required work • Uses a working knowledge of technical publications and the Government STAMIS to make entries in aircraft logs and records.
• 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.
• Performs 40 / 120 hour inspections, progressive, isochronal, phase, periodic, and other hourly or calendar inspections, examines reciprocating engines for cracked cylinders and oil leaks, and listens to operating engine to detect and diagnose malfunctions, such as sticking or burnt valves, inspects jet engines and components for cracks, corrosion, foreign object damage, burned areas, distortions, security, warping, wear, and missing segments
• Inspects jet engine turbine blades to detect cracks, distortion, corrosion, burn-out, security, or breaks, tests engine operation, using testing equipment, such as ignition analyzer, compression checker, distributor timer, ammeter, borescope and jet calibration (Jetcal) tester, to locate source of malfunction