AH-64 Aircraft Mechanic

Position Title:AH-64 Aircraft Mechanic

Organization:CS Vertical Flight Solutions

Job Posting No: CSV 0104, 09022025-1

Location:Fort Rucker, Alabama

Job Type:Full-time

Category:Government SubK CONUS

Clearance:NACI (public Trust)

Job Description

AH-64 Aircraft Mechanic

Repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures. Fabricates aircraft repair parts and special tools

JOB DUTIES And RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs routine aircraft maintenance functions.
• Performs operational checks on lighting equipment, such as: navigation lights, search and landing lights,
  
  

anti-collision lights and replaces bulbs.

• May remove and install electrical connections that are fool proof, one-wire or cannon plug type.
• Removes and installs starter and main generators.
• Must demonstrate an operational knowledge of aircraft, aircraft systems, engines and component parts.
• Operates aircraft towing equipment in towing operations.
• Recovers disabled aircraft.
• Maintains aircraft fuel, oil and hydraulic systems.
• Must have knowledge of the proper use of hand tools in aircraft maintenance.
• Must be able to read and write, and interpret and comply with aircraft maintenance procedures, manuals, specifications, and directives, guides and forms used on the job.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections on aircraft and aircraft systems and subsystems.
• Performs troubleshooting, repair, modifications, corrosion control and preservation of aircraft and aircraft systems and aircraft sub-systems, including fuel, oil and pneudraulic systems. Overhauls aircraft components and sub-components.
• Performs routine servicing and maintenance inspections on all ground support equipment
  
  

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Removes / installs aircraft components and engines on test stands and engine test cells.
• Makes appropriate logbook entries and signs-off own work accomplished.
• Performs aircraft functional checks including, but not limited to, aircraft and engine run-up and taxi.
• May be required to accompany aircraft in flight.
• Performs in-house calibration of common and special tools as required.
• Performs related record maintenance including: completing appropriate log book forms condition tags and parts change slips in accordance with technical publications, Company procedures manuals and other written and oral directives.
• Uses blueprints, schematics, technical drawings and manufacturers drawings and sketches in the performance of assigned duties. Estimates materials needed.
• Replaces aircraft batteries during recovery / TDY operations.
• Performs touch-up spot painting.
• May be required to perform Maintenance Operational Checks (MOCs) and run-up aircraft when required by job assignment.
  
  

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent - General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
• FAA Airframe (A), or FAA Airframe and Powerplant (AandP) certificate or two (2) years of documented rotary-wing aircraft mechanic maintenance experience or four (4) years documented fixed-wing aircraft mechanic maintenance experience.
  
  

Other Requirements

• Employees in the Aircraft Mechanic classification who do not have at least two (2) years of documented experience on a MDS, or have not been trained to MOS, OEM maintenance course standards for the MDS, will be required to complete the GFR approved MDS specific OJT qualification program.
  
  

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Must be physically able to perform duties and responsibilities of the classification.
• Must be able to work with required materials without debilitating irritation to skin, eyes or respiratory system while wearing the required personal protective equipment.
• Work may be performed in a shop and/or field environment
  
  

In Addition, The Candidate Should Possess The Following Requirements

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF ALL CLASSI ICATIONS OTHER DUTIES:

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