The Aircraft Mechanic- Powerplant/Engine – Back Shop Mechanic T55 712 and 714) performs and inspects aviation unit (AVUM), intermediate (AVIM) and depot maintenance on assigned aircraft systems.

• Perform maintenance and repair of major assemblies and subassemblies of the T55 712 and 714 and auxiliary power units.

• Inspect engine turbine blades to detect cracks, distortion, corrosion, burn-out, security, or breaks.

• Perform blade blending and blade replacement in cold section of powerplants.

• Replace or repair worn or damaged components, such as generators, alternators, fuel controls, fuel pumps, oil pumps, and engine mounted gearboxes, and compressor bleed valves.

• Ability to 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.

• Perform engine removal, replacement, reinstallation, and quick-change assembly (QCA) maintenance tasks.

• Perform additions duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Graduate or equivalent is required. 

• Shall have Five (5) years of recent applicable aircraft maintenance experience.

• FAA A&P or FCC Elements 1 and 3 Required. 

• Must possess (FAA) A&P Certificate with at least One (1) year of experience inspecting assigned Mission Design Series (MDS CH-47) aircraft.

• If No A&P (FCC Elements 1 and 3 required); with the FCC License candidate have a minimum Five (5) years of experience as an Aircraft Inspector on the Mission Design Series (MDS CH-47) airframe they will be inspecting. 

• If willing and able to obtain an FCC License, please discuss with your Recruiter.

• All experience must be within the Five (5) most recent years.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization**NAC-I T1 Public Trust. Note:  US Citizenship is required for a facility credentials/authorization at the work location.

• Interim NACI approval required for deployment.

• Valid US Passport required for deployment to Germany and Greece.

• TESA Approval: (German Govt) Must be able to qualify for TESA approval; with 5 years career total Aviation maintenance experience.

• Travel: As required in support of task order.

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Knowledge & Skills

• Possess good communication skills; be adaptable, diversified and capable of troubleshooting entire aircraft system.

• Working knowledge of electrical, electronic, mechanical, and associated systems principles to complete properly all probable work tasks.

• Knowledge of Quality Control, Production and Supply procedures required to perform job assignment.

• Able to determine when faulty systems or assemblies can be corrected through repair of replacement of new parts and the nature and extent of repair required.

• Must have skill in reading, applying, and interpreting technical data.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Must be able to climb, stand, stoop, bend, stretch, crouch, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.

• Frequently lift parts and equipment up to 20 pounds.

• Occasionally lift objects up to 50 pounds.

• Must be immediately deployable to potential combat areas worldwide.

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