UH-60 Aircraft Mechanic AM-I (UH-60 Engine) Barstow-Daggett, CA.

The UH-60 Aircraft Mechanic AM-I (UH-60 Engine Mechanic) inspects and performs maintenance on aircraft turbine engines and components according to drawings, blueprints, directives, technical manuals and safety procedures.

• Strong desire for (FAA) Powerplant Certificate, if No PP certificate, must have Two (2) years of documented engine specialized repair experience on the UH-60, Blackhawk. 

• Three (3) years aviation maintenance experience, two (2) years rotary wing aircraft experience, and two (2) years on the assigned UH-60 Blackhawk Mission Design Series (MDS). 

• US Citizenship is Required to obtain the NAC-I Clearance and for facility access and credentials to work at this location.

• Removes, replaces, services, prepares, preserves, cleans and stores engine assembles or components.

• Disassembles, repairs, reassembles, adjusts, diagnostically tests turbine engine systems, subsystems and components according to directives. 

• Assists in troubleshooting engines and rigging engine controls.

• Performs limited maintenance operational checks.

• Performs scheduled inspections and assists in performing special inspections.

• Uses and performs operator maintenance on tools, special tools and aircraft ground support equipment. 

• Services and lubricates engines and components.

• Requisitions bench stock for repair of aircraft engines.

• Prepares request for turn ins and repair parts and engine components. Prepares forms and records related to aircraft maintenance. 

• Maintains the supplies and performs preventive maintenance.

• Performs additional duties, including maintenance duties, as requested.

• Adheres to company policies and safety programs (Safety-first mentality).

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is Required.

• U.S. military technical school or specialized training course is desired; certification of education level is required.

• Valid (FAA) A&P certificate is preferred. (optional)

• Strong desire for (FAA) Powerplant Certificate, if No PP certificate, must have Two (2) years of documented engine specialized repair experience UH-60, Blackhawk. 

• Three (3) years aviation maintenance experience, two (2) years rotary wing aircraft experience, and two (2) years on the assigned UH-60 Blackhawk Mission Design Series (MDS). 

• All experience must be within the six (6) most recent years.

• Must possess thorough knowledge of aircraft turbine engines and repair.

• A valid Driver’s License is Required.

• Mechanics must provide their own tools/toolbox. Tools must be etched with PID and toolbox shadowed for each tool. (Recruiters will provide toolbox requirements to the candidate).

• Shift Work Required: Must be willing and able to work any shift assigned under the Union CBA - (day shift, swing shift, night shift, and/or weekend shift (if applicable).

• Must be eligible to obtain a Valid US Passport and be able to travel internationally if requested for operational requirements. (applicable to OCONUS work sites).

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a NAC-I (T1) Public Trust Security Clearance. Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. US Citizenship is Required for facility credentials/authorization to work at this facility.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Basic knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, hydraulic press machine, and those listed in the assigned UH-60 (MDS) Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC).

• Working knowledge of technical publications and Logistics Information Systems.

• Able to prioritize workloads to maintain schedules on assigned projects

• Possess the level of experience to inspect all required aeronautical type maintenance to be performed by an aircraft turbine engine mechanic.

• The Engine Mechanic receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks, and may be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records.