Aircraft Mechanic I (MWO AH-64 Armament/Electrical Specialty) JBLM WA - Amentum

The **Aircraft Mechanic I (AH-64 MWO Armament/Electrical Specialty)** troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems. + Repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as wings 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. + 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 100-hour, 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, and jet calibration (Jetcal) tester, to locate source of malfunction. + Work involves: replacing or repairing worn or damaged components, such as carburetors, alternators, magnetos, fuel controls, fuel pumps, oil pumps, and engine mounted gearboxes, and compressor bleed valves using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment; removing engine from aircraft, using hoist or forklift truck, disassembling and inspecting parts for wear, cracks, security, or other defects, and repairing or replacing defective engine parts and reassembles and installs engine in aircraft. + Adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories, performs preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections, performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including flushing crankcase, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes. + Supervises the jacking and towing of aircraft, enters in the maintenance records description of the work performed and verifies the work was performed satisfactorily, may service engines and airframe components at line station making repairs, short of overhaul, required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition, may specialize in work, repair and modification of structural, precision, and functional spare parts and assemblies, and may specialize in engine repair. + Perform other duties as required. **Minimum Requirements** + Knowledge of equipment related to individual requirements (AH-64). + Knowledge of military publications (including electronic manuals), drawings, blueprints, microfilm, diagrams and schematics is mandatory. + Is required to climb, stand, stoop, bend, stretch, crouch and work in tiring and uncomfortable position. + Required to have three years aviation maintenance experience, two years rotary wing aircraft experience, and two years on the assigned Mission Design Series (MDS). + All experience must be within the six most recent years. + A valid up-to-date A&P license is preferred but not required. + All mechanics assigned to perform maintenance on FAA certified aircraft must meet FAA requirements. + Valid Driver's License. + Must provide own tools/toolbox. Toolbox must be shadowed, and tools etched with PID. + High School Diploma or equivalent required. + Must be able to travel as needed (if applicable) for MWO mission. **Clearance Requirements:** + Must be able to obtain and maintain a NACI(T1) Public Trust Security Clearance. Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization to work at this facility. **Preferred/Physical Qualifications** + Frequently lifts parts and equipment up to 25 pounds. + Occasionally lifts objects up to 50 pounds. + Most heavy lifting is accomplished through the use of mechanical devices. + Work is performed in a shop environment that is moderately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Is exposed to disagreeable fumes and to cuts and bruised from using tools in close placed and hazards of moving vehicles such as forklifts in shop area. + While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. + The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. + The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance + Knowledge of military and/or company forms required by work specifications is a plus **Washington: Compensation & Benefits:** HIRING SALARY RANGE: $82,617.60 - $39.72 an Hour (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. 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