LHT-General Mechanic III

Job Title:                Light Helicopter Technician- General Mechanic III

Department:           AMO

Reports To:            Department Manager

FLSA Status:         Non-Exempt

Grade:                   B

SUMMARY

The General Mechanic performs work on assigned components including assembly, repair, and modification of mechanical assemblies and subassemblies adhering to FAA guidelines.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Bench assembles major mechanical components and systems to be used on aircraft
• Performs functional test of mechanical components and systems to be used on aircraft
• Builds mechanical subassemblies using information from planning documents, engineering drawings, nonconformance record, or other documents as required
• Uses manufacturing planning, written instructions, schematics, blueprints and other applicable technical data to assemble various aircraft components
• Uses manufacturing shop stamp or test stamp to sign off completed work to include manufacturing planning, test procedures, , product assurance records and applicable program documentation
• Maintain a clean, safe and healthy work area
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must have Aviation mechanical experience either fixed wing or rotorcraft.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret blue prints, engineering drawing and technical publications.
• Ability to use and maintain various pieces of support and test equipment.
• The ability to understand and follow instructions and the ability to concentrate is required.

• Excellent written, verbal, communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to get along with others or to be part of a team.
• Access to Export Control Information.
• Regular attendance at the worksite.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• This job requires a minimum of high school education and 5 to 8 years work-related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.  Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-rela