Aircraft Mechanic I - LUH-72 (A&P CBA)

About the role

Aircraft Mechanic I (LUH-72) performs helicopter maintenance at a Barstow/Daggett, California site. The role covers servicing and inspection of aircraft and subsystems, excluding repairs done strictly according to drawings, blueprints, directives, technical manuals and safety procedures. It is a unionized position with a stated hourly pay range of $48.20-$49.65.

Key responsibilities

• Remove and install subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, mechanical flight controls and their components.
• Service and lubricate aircraft and subsystems, and prepare aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks.
• Perform scheduled inspections, assist with special inspections and limited operational checks, and help diagnose and troubleshoot subsystems.
• Use and maintain tools, special tools and ground support equipment, and prepare maintenance forms and records.
• Remove and disassemble defective parts, maintain supplies and carry out preventive maintenance.
• Work any shift, including TDY, and follow company safety programs; use RPE when required.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent; military technical school or specialized training is desired.
• Valid FAA A&P certificate and a valid driver's license.
• Three years of aviation maintenance experience, two years of rotary-wing experience and two years on the assigned mission design series, all within the last six years.
• Eligible for a public trust (NAC-I T1) and Secret clearance; US citizenship required for facility credentials.
• Ability to travel internationally and work in a shop environment that is drafty, noisy and dirty, with exposure to noise, electrical shock and moving parts.

Required skills

• Thorough knowledge of aircraft systems on the assigned mission design series.
• Basic knowledge of aircraft-specific tools such as torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers and hydraulic presses.
• Working knowledge of technical publications and logistics information systems.
• Ability to prioritize workloads and, with supervision, lead teams on complex tasks and enter aircraft logs.

What we offer

• Hourly pay of $48.20-$49.65, set by the collective bargaining agreement.
• Accrued paid time off, 11 paid holidays and sick leave.
• 401(k), short- and long-term disability, life insurance, dental, vision and eye care, and employee assistance programs.
• Tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, and voluntary benefits such as pet insurance and identity protection.