Overview
The CH-47 Aircraft Mechanic performs maintenance, removal, installation, replacement of, scheduled/unscheduled inspections, and operational checks on aircraft systems, subsystems, and major components.
Responsibilities
- Remove, inspect, troubleshoot and install aircraft system and subsystem components and subcomponents, including engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, flight controls, and hydraulics.
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities, including PMS, servicing and lubrication, and MOC/MTF support functions.
- Operate and maintain tools, special tools/test equipment, Aircraft Ground Support Equipment (AGSE) and Peculiar Ground Support Equipment (PGSE).
- Prepare, review, and update aircraft maintenance forms and records.
- Use and read measuring tools, gauges, and alignment fixtures.
- Apply corrosion preventative procedures. Clean, preserve, and store powertrain and rotor components.
- Maintain facilities for storage of returnable and hazardous materials.
- Requisition and maintain shop and bench stock for repair of CH-47 systems and subsystems.
- Prepare requests for turn-in and repair parts for components.
- Ensure maintenance activities and procedures are planned, coordinated, integrated, and synchronized to achieve established platform operational readiness (OR) rates per contractual requirements.
- Ensure compliance with maintenance systems, processes, procedures and reports that provide immediate situational awareness of platform OR rates.
- Oversee daily maintenance management of individually assigned aircraft in support of the Maintenance Lead, with Aviation Logistics for related parts and spares.
- Follow maintenance quality control processes, procedures, and standards.
- Direct inquiries, investigations, and research related to powertrain maintenance to the Maintenance Lead.
- Coordinate activities and requirements for maintenance operations support with the Maintenance Lead.
- Support Downed Aircraft Recovery Team (DART) processes and procedures in coordination with the PC and Maintenance Lead.
- Enter data, review, and update aircraft maintenance forms and records.
- Provide On-the-Job Training (OJT), coaching, and mentoring to RSLFAC personnel in powertrain tasks as necessary.
- Ensure that all related maintenance operations are conducted in a safe manner.
- Other tasks as directed by the Maintenance Lead.
Qualifications
- Four (4) years' experience and two (2) within the last four (4) years as an aircraft mechanic on CH-47 series aircraft.
- Successful completion and qualification by the appropriate U.S. Government armed forces CH-47 aircraft mechanic maintenance course or civilian equivalent training.
- Proficient in using computer-hosted interactive technical manuals, aircraft maintenance forms or similar aviation maintenance management system, and related documentation.
- Professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers in a professional and courteous manner.
- Possess a valid state or Government issued driver's license.
- Successfully pass an overseas deployment physical upon hire.
- FAA A&P certification is preferred.
- Must be a US Citizen.
Job ID: 5
Work Type: On-Site
Company Description
Pinnacle Solutions, an Akima company, is not just another federal contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At Pinnacle Solutions, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote environments in the United States.
Pinnacle Solutions provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, Pinnacle Solutions delivers comprehensive services for general construction and renovation, as well as civil and marine construction.
As a Pinnacle Solutions employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive, work environment that values innovation and diversity. You will have access to comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, growth opportunities, and retirement options.
