Aircraft Mechanic II - Powerplant/Engine (UH60, CH47, AH64)

About the role

Aircraft Mechanic II (Powerplant/Engine) is needed in Ali Al Salem, Kuwait, working on UH60, CH47 and AH64 helicopters. The back shop mechanic performs and inspects aviation unit (AVUM), intermediate (AVIM) and depot maintenance on assigned aircraft systems, and works on major assemblies and subassemblies of the T700/701C/D, T55-714 engines and auxiliary power units.

Key responsibilities

• Perform and inspect aviation unit, intermediate and depot maintenance on assigned aircraft systems.
• Maintain and repair major assemblies and subassemblies of the T700/701C/D, T55-714 engines and auxiliary power units.
• Inspect engine turbine blades for cracks, distortion, corrosion, burn-out, security issues or breaks, and perform blade blending and replacement in the cold section.
• Replace or repair generators, alternators, fuel controls, fuel pumps, oil pumps, engine-mounted gearboxes and compressor bleed valves.
• Perform hot section inspections and determine replacement of hot section components (GG rotors, stators, fuel injectors, igniters, power turbine).
• Disassemble and inspect parts for wear, cracks, security or other defects.
• Handle engine removal, replacement, reinstallation and quick-change assembly (QCA) maintenance.
• Lead teams through complex aircraft tasks, make entries in aircraft logs and records, and follow supervisor guidance when needed.

Required profile

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Five years of recent applicable aircraft maintenance experience, all within the five most recent years.
• With an A&P license: two years aviation maintenance and two years on MDS UH60, CH47 and AH64; without an A&P: three years aviation maintenance, three years rotary-wing experience and two years on the assigned mission design series.
• Valid U.S. passport with at least six blank pages and two years remaining before expiry.
• US citizenship required to obtain a US Government security clearance (NAC-I T1 Public Trust) and to access the site.
• Able to obtain a Kuwait visa and clear the CENTCOM MOD physical requirements for deployment (attend CRC).

Required skills

• General knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair and part replacement.
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft electrical and avionics troubleshooting, repair and part replacement.
• Knowledge of aircraft-specific tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators and micrometers.
• Working knowledge of technical publications and logistics information systems.
• Able to prioritize workloads and meet schedules.

Physical demands include working in hangars or outdoors, exposure to noise, fumes and electrical hazards, lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing stairs and ladders, and operating power vehicles, machinery and ground support equipment.