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

About the role

Amentum is recruiting an Aircraft Mechanic I (UH-60) for Wheeler AAF in Hawaii, under a collective bargaining agreement. The mechanic maintains 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 them for inspections and maintenance checks.
• Perform scheduled inspections and assist with special inspections, and carry out limited maintenance operational checks.
• Assist in diagnosing and troubleshooting aircraft subsystems with special tools and equipment, and use operator maintenance on tools and ground support equipment.
• Prepare maintenance forms and records, remove and disassemble defective parts, and maintain supplies and perform preventive maintenance.
• Follow company policies and safety programs, and perform additional maintenance duties as requested.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent; U.S. military technical school or specialized training is desired.
• 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 obtain and maintain a NACI(T1) public trust security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials.
• Own tools/toolbox (shadowed and etched with PID); able to work day, swing, night and weekend shifts as required.
• Ability to work in a drafty, noisy, dirty shop, lift objects over 50 pounds, and 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 torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers and hydraulic press machines.
• Working knowledge of technical publications and logistics information systems.
• Able to prioritize workloads and follow supervisor guidance; occasional team leadership and log entries.

What we offer

• Hourly pay of $43.96, with a competitive benefits package.
• Paid time off, 11 paid holidays, 401(k) and short/long term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts, medical/dental/eye insurance, life insurance, well-being and employee assistance programs.
• Tuition assistance and parental leave.