Aircraft Mechanic I (UH-60) - Wheeler AAF, Hawaii

About the role

Amentum is recruiting an Aircraft Mechanic I (UH-60) for Wheeler AAF in Hawaii, under a collective bargaining agreement. The mechanic performs maintenance on helicopters, excluding repair of systems according to drawings, blueprints, directives, technical manuals and safety procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Remove and install aircraft 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 in special inspections and limited maintenance operational checks, and help diagnose and troubleshoot subsystems with special tools and equipment.
• Use and perform operator maintenance on tools, special tools and ground support equipment, and prepare maintenance forms and records.
• Remove and disassemble defective parts, maintain supplies and perform preventive maintenance, and carry out additional maintenance duties as requested.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent; U.S. military technical school or specialized training is desired, with certification of education level.
• Three years of aviation maintenance experience, two years of rotary-wing aircraft experience and two years on the assigned mission design series, all within the last six years.
• Valid driver's license and ability to work day, swing, night and/or weekend shifts as required by the CBA.
• Eligible to obtain a passport and able to travel internationally (for OCONUS work sites).
• Must obtain and maintain a NACI(T1) Public Trust security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials.
• Ability to work in a drafty, noisy, dirty shop, in all-weather conditions, and to lift objects exceeding 50 pounds; must pass a respirator fit test.

Required skills

• Thorough knowledge of aircraft systems on the assigned mission design series.
• Basic knowledge of aircraft-specific tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers and hydraulic press machines.
• Working knowledge of technical publications and logistics information systems.
• Able to prioritize workloads to meet project schedules.

What we offer

• Hourly pay of $43.96, set by the CBA.
• 11 paid holidays and bi-weekly accrual of vacation time depending on length of service.
• 401K, short and long term disability, life insurance, flex spending accounts (FSA/HSAs), medical/dental/eye insurance, tuition assistance and employee assistance programs.