Aircraft Power Plant Mechanic

PENDING CONTRACT AWARD

JOB TITLE:

Aircraft Power Plant Mechanic

LOCATION:

Rota, Spain

TASK

DESCRIPTION:

Aircraft Mechanic:
Leads a team in the performance of aircraft maintenance, inspections, and scheduled / unscheduled maintenance. Processes the technical experience to supervise subordinate mechanics and provide technical guidance on maintenance operations on the airframe being supported. Capable of performing, supervising and inspecting the duties of other Mechanics. A person in this position maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures, structural components and engines of complex to extreme difficulty, maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical components, and applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies technical expertise in restoring equipment condition and operation.

This worker also applies professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufactures' manuals. Work typically requires a thoroughly comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components, a thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems.

A detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc. is required. Must possess the experience and ability to provide technical support to structural/mechanical engineers and customers alike, must possess excellent organizational skills in prioritizing workload to meet aircraft delivery schedule. This worker will be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records, and is responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to lower level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts.

Skill and Knowledge:
Shall have the ability to troubleshoot malfunctions in various aircraft systems and be able to perform general Organizational, Intermediate and Depot Level maintenance and possess one or more of the specialties of the assigned aircraft below:

Power Plants and related Sub-Systems, Fuel and Air Systems and related Sub-systems

* Must be knowledgeable of technical directives, NAMP programs, and shall be knowledgeable of and understand basic supply procedures.

* Aircraft Mechanic shall have experience writing with clarity and technical accuracy, and ensure adherence to all applicable policies and procedures.

* Possess a high degree of expertise in the control and coordination of aircraft maintenance.

* Thorough working knowledge of applicable maintenance/technical manuals and publications.

* Thorough working knowledge of aircraft maintenance records.

* Working understanding of the aircraft and aircraft systems.

Task Requirements:

* Performs aircraft Organizational, Intermediate, and Depot Level maintenance

* Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance support for assigned MH-60s aircraft

* Performs inspection, disassembly, repair, servicing, TD compliance, modification, assembly, surface finish removal, corrosion control, preservation/depreservation services

* Maintenance Control planning and management

* Aircraft maintenance action documentation via logs, records, forms, and electronic means

* Troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems

* Use hand tools, power tools, machines, specific and general aviation test measurement and diagnostic equipment, and sets kits and outfits (SKO).

* Read and interpret manufacturers' maintenance manuals, military technical manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, blueprints, manufacturers' drawings, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components

* Confined space operations to include fuel cell entry

* Support Equipment (SE) operation and inspections

* Aircraft inspections

* Aircraft movement

* Support services

* Corrosion Control

* Preservation and depreservation

* General aircraft maintenance

* Technical Directive compliance and modifications

* Maintain Aircraft, Engines, and SE Logbooks

* Perform general housekeeping and organization of workstation(s), shop(s), maintenance facility to provide a clean, safe, and FOD free environment

* Perform shift work and/or overtime as required

* Supervise subordinate mechanics and provide technical guidance on maintenance operations

* Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

* Ten or more years rotary wing maintenance experience

* Qualified to certify H-60 aircraft Safe-for-Flight

* Naval Aviation Maintenance Control Management course (C-555-0053)

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