About the Role / About the Job
This position requires a skilled structural mechanic to perform Planned Maintenance Interval Inspections (PMI), as well as Organizational, Intermediate, and Depot level maintenance on H-60 helicopters. The role includes troubleshooting, testing, inspections, and repairs of hydraulic components, flight controls, pumps, landing gear, tires, hydraulic, pneumatic, rigging, and pressurized systems.
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Essential Responsibilities
- Perform maintenance and repair of major assemblies, subassemblies, hydraulic, pneumatic, and related systems for H-60 helicopters.
- Conduct inspection, troubleshooting, fault detection, fault isolation, and implement appropriate corrective actions on hydraulic components and related systems.
- Maintain all maintenance documents, applicable forms, records, and reports using appropriate references and other publications including the NAMP.
- Operate and maintain all applicable ground support equipment and ensure the use and maintenance of common, special, and precision tools for power plant maintenance and repair.
- Provide On-the-Job Training (OJT) for Saudi technicians and other personnel, keeping appropriate training records to document training.
Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
- 8 years of current or previous experience performing complex helicopter sheet metal, structures, and mechanical work, including inspection, assembly/disassembly, repair, troubleshooting, rig checks, and testing of hydraulic components, airframes, landing gear assembly, bridge assembly, and rotor head systems.
- Experience in installing, adjusting, aligning, and performing final functional/operational tests on various major aircraft systems, assemblies, sub-assemblies, and components like hydraulic servos, pumps, main/tail rotor blades, and flight control systems including flight control rigging.
- Ability to disassemble and reassemble components/sub-systems, determine required repairs, and complete checkout procedures to ensure proper operation.
- Conduct visual checks of components for corrosion, improper wear, and necessary adjustments.
- Proficient in using a variety of precision measuring instruments, special tools, scales, test stands, and external power sources.
- Executes minor preservation tasks on various components and blades.
- Knowledgeable about the makeup, operation, installation, and adjustment of various major interrelated and/or integrated aircraft systems, subsystems, and assemblies such as hydraulic, pneumatic systems, airframes, surface repair, and landing gear.
- Inspect main mounts and tail wheel shocks and struts for cracks, damage, security, leaks, and proper lubrication.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematic diagrams.
- Required qualifications include QAR/CDQAR, A&P, or military equivalent such as Army 15G Technical Inspector or Restricted Technical Inspector, Air Force 2A773, or equivalent military MOS.
Preferences
- Experience with H-60 Flight Control Rigging.
- Qualified in aircraft paint and finish (preferred).
- Background as Navy Aviation Structural Mechanic AM HSM HSC or Army 15G, Air Force 2A773 HH-60, or equivalent military MOS.
Clearance Requirement
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a NAC(T3) Background Investigation and drug test.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
- May be required to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
- The organization maintains a drug-free workplace and performs post-offer, pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands
- An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
- The role requires walking and standing on level and inclined surfaces for extended periods and may require climbing stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
- May need to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to distinguish colors and judge three-dimensional depth is necessary.
Other Responsibilities
- Safety: Enforcing a safety culture where all employees are responsible for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. This includes completing training requirements, fulfilling self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.
- Quality: Adhering to quality standards that meet customer expectations and conforming to quality management policies and customer contracts.
- Procedure Compliance: Understanding and implementing all operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements regarding the job.
