Aircraft Mechanic (UC-35)

Role Overview

Aircraft Mechanic (UC-35) at Amentum. Maintain launch and recovery operations for UC-35 Cessna Citation aircraft in austere and remote locations.

Role Purpose

Perform comprehensive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and inspection of UC-35 Cessna Citation aircraft systems and components to ensure safe operational readiness in compliance with federal aviation regulations and military technical orders.

Key Responsibilities

Aircraft Maintenance & Repair

• Perform quality maintenance on assigned aircraft in accordance with federal aviation regulations, original equipment manufacturers, or military technical orders as specified in statement of work instructions.
• Repair and replace aircraft structures such as wings and fuselage and functional components including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units using hand tools, power tools, machines, and associated equipment.
• Remove and install engines from aircraft.
• Perform miscellaneous duties to service aircraft including flushing crankcase, cleaning screens, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.
• Service engines and airframe components at line station making repairs short of overhaul as required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition.
• Repair or modify structural, precision, and functional spare parts and assemblies.

Systems Troubleshooting & Diagnosis

• Troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneumatic-hydraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems.
• Examine engines for oil leaks and listen to operating engines to detect and diagnose malfunctions.
• Test engine operation using troubleshooting procedures and diagnostic test equipment to identify source of malfunction.
• Inspect turbine blades to detect cracks or breaks.

Quality Assurance & Testing

• Operationally check repaired or modified systems for proper operation.
• Disassemble and inspect parts for wear, warping, or other defects.
• Inspect and repair or replace worn or damaged components using hand tools, gauges, and test equipment.
• Repair or replace defective engine parts and reassemble and install engine in aircraft.

Technical Documentation & Interpretation

• Read and interpret manufacturers' and maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.

Additional Duties

• Perform other qualified duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Valid FAA A&P Certificate required.
• Three or more years of aircraft mechanic experience on assigned aircraft required; five years preferred.
• Recent full-time experience in aviation maintenance with the assigned aircraft during the past 12 months.
• Six months of flight line and overhaul and inspection experience.
• Completion of formal maintenance training on assigned aircraft is desired.
• Qualified by the appropriate USG armed forces aircraft mechanic maintenance course or civilian equivalent training.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• All mechanics assigned to perform maintenance on FAA certified aircraft must meet FAA requirements.

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of aircraft sub-systems including maintenance parameters, systems operation, limitations, and technical orders.
• Ability to become qualified and perform engine runs for the aircraft type assigned to support.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret technical documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees throughout the organization.
• Proven track record demonstrating adaptability to change and ability to respond to challenges in a changing environment.

Additional Information

Security Clearance

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Department of War Secret Security Clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials and authorization.
• US Citizenship is required to hold a US Government Secret Clearance and facility credentials and authorization to work at this facility.

Physical Requirements & Working Environment

• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for extended periods throughout the day.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee, and reach above/below shoulders.
• May be required to carry, push, or pull up to and may exceed 50 pounds.
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds to height of four feet and up to 35 pounds to height of seven feet.
• May be required to see aircraft in flight, read dials and gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.
• Must be able to type using a standard keyboard to communicate through e-mail and various software applications.
• Must be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings, and other small scales.
• Must be able to read and interpret newspaper and typewritten print.
• Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sounds by ear over telephone.
• Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depths.
• May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, forklift, APU, and other equipment.
• Must have minimum 20/100 near and far vision, correctable to 20/20.
• Must be capable of living and working in a potentially hostile environment for an extended period.
• May be required to respond to a wide variety of operational circumstances including extreme weather conditions and rudimentary infrastructure.
• May be exposed to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraft.
• May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• May be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts, vehicles, or aircraft.
• Must be able to travel internationally to and between remote locations in austere and/or hostile environments.

Tools & Equipment

• Tools are provided by Amentum.