Aircraft Mechanic 2 (Sheetmetal / Structures)

Job Description

Aircraft Mechanic 2 (Sheetmetal / Structures) UH60, AH64, CH47 – Buehring, Kuwait

The Aircraft Mechanic II (Sheetmetal) maintains, modifies, and integrates the aircraft structure and its parts.
– Maintain, modify, and install the various components of aircraft sheet metal.
– Repair, rework, install and fabricate the complex aircraft structural assemblies, both internal and external.
– Lay out plans, fabrication, and installation models for modifications.
– Balance rotary-wing aircraft controls and apply primers/paints on aircraft surfaces.
– Fabricate structural parts using metal-forming techniques and fiberglass materials
– Perform checks; carry out inspections and removal of components.
– Study technical manuals, blueprints, and engineering drawings.
– Provide assistance to aircraft technicians and mechanics on various tasks.
– Remove and disassemble defective parts of the aircraft.
– Perform final checks on assembly and installation of parts that were replaced.
– Maintain and keep track of all the maintenance records.
– Adhere to company policies and safety programs.
– Maintain the supplies and perform preventive maintenance.

Minimum Requirements
– High School Diploma or equivalent.
– U.S. military technical school or specialized training course is desired, certification of education level is required.
– Three (3) or more years aviation maintenance experience within the past Five (5) years on the mission design series (MDS) UH60, AH64, CH47.
– Or A&P license and Two (2) years aviation maintenance experience within the past Five (5) years on the mission design series UH60, AH64, CH47 (MDS).
– Must be in possession of a U.S. Passport and be able to travel internationally with minimum 6 blank pages and 1.5 plus year validity on expiration date of passport.
– Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for a facility credentials/authorization at the work location.
– Must be able to obtain and maintain facility Public Trust NAC-I. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility Public Trust NAC-I at this work location.
– Must be able to pass CENTCOM medical requirements.

Knowledge & Skills
– Thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair.
– Basic knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts.
– Basic knowledge of electrical theory and a thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers.
– Working knowledge of technical publications and Logistics Information Systems.
– Able to prioritize workloads to maintain schedules on assigned projects and is required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks.
– Possess the level of experience to inspect all required aeronautical type maintenance to be performed by Mechanics.
– The incumbent receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks, and may be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records.