Aircraft Mechanic I - AH-64, CH-47, UH-60 (Electrician - MWO) JBLM, WA

The Aircraft Mechanic I Electrician (AH-64, CH-47, UH-60 - MWO) inspects and performs electrical maintenance on aircraft electrical systems and components according to drawings, blueprints, directives, technical manuals and safety procedures.

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Installs, removes, inspects, tests, adjusts, or repairs avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, and navigation systems in aircraft.

• Installs and repairs electrical wiring and/or cable on aircraft in adherence to established specifications.
• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs malfunctions in electrical and electronic components, including solid state and transistorized subsystems.
• Repairs aircraft instrument systems.
• Applies principles of electricity/electronics, hydrostatic motion, pneumatics and hydraulics applicable to repair aircraft instrument systems.
• Removes, installs, repairs, adjusts and tests electrical/electronic elements of assemblies and components according to technical manuals, directives and safety procedures.
• Cleans, preserves and stores electrical/electronic components and aircraft instruments.
• Removes, repairs, services, installs, and troubleshoots nickel cadmium batteries.
• Uses and performs operator maintenance on tools, special tools and aircraft ground support equipment.
• Removes, replaces, services, prepares, preserves, cleans and stores electrical assembles or components.
• Disassembles, repairs, reassembles, adjusts, diagnostically tests electrical systems, subsystems and components according to directives.
• Safely prepares aircraft for inspections and performs limited maintenance operational checks.
• Performs scheduled inspections and assists in performing special inspections.
• Requisitions bench stock for repair of electrical systems and subcomponents.
• Prepares request for turn ins and repair parts and electrical components.
• Prepares forms and records related to aircraft maintenance.
• Maintains the supplies and perform preventive maintenance.
• Performs additional duties, including maintenance duties, as requested.
• Adheres to company policies and safety programs (Safety-first mentality)

Minimum Requirements

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High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

• U.S. military technical school or specialized training course is desired, certification of education level is required.
• Valid up-to-date A&P and / or FCC license (optional)
• Shall have three years aviation maintenance experience, two years rotary wing aircraft experience, and two years on the assigned Mission Design Series (MDS) AH-64, CH-47, UH-60
• All experience must be within the six most recent years.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Must provide own tools/toolbox. Recruiters will provide toolbox requirements to candidates upon selection.
• Must be able to travel (if applicable) per CBA travel assignments

Clearance Requirements

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Must be able to obtain and maintain a NACI(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

• Thorough knowledge of MDS aircraft electrical and instrument systems and subsystems and repair.
• Basic knowledge of aircraft unique tools and test equipment listed in the assigned 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 electrician.
• The incumbent 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.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

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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 lift/push/pull heavy objects whose weight may exceed 50 pounds.
• Must be able to type using a standard keyboard to communicate through e-mail and various software applications.
• Will handle dirty parts and lubricants.
• Will be required to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Must be able to pass a Respirator Physical and Fit Test qualification.
• May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, forklift, etc.
• May work in maintenance shop or outside.
• Must be able to work in a shop where the environment is drafty, noisy, and dirty.
• May be exposed to extreme noise from operating equipment.
• May be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work …