Aircraft Mechanic I - AFGSC - Malmstrom AFB, MT

Job Responsibilities:

The Aircraft Mechanic I troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems. This mechanic repairs, replaces, and rebuilds 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 equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet gun, and drills. This worker reads and interprets manufacturers' and airline's maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.

This mechanic performs 100-hour, progressive, isochronal, phase, periodic, and other hourly or calendar inspections, examines reciprocating engines for cracked cylinders and oil leaks, and listens to operating engine to detect and diagnose malfunctions, such as sticking or burnt valves, inspects jet engines and components for cracks, corrosion, foreign object damage, burned areas, distortions, security, warping, wear, and missing segments. Inspects jet engine turbine blades to detect cracks, distortion, corrosion, burn-out, security, or breaks, tests engine operation using testing equipment, such as ignition analyzer, compression checker, distributor timer, ammeter, and jet calibration (Jetcal) tester, to locate source of malfunction.

Work involves: replacing or repairing worn or damaged components, such as carburetors, alternators, magnetos, fuel controls, fuel pumps, oil pumps, and engine mounted gearboxes, and compressor bleed valves using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment; removing engine from aircraft, using hoist or forklift truck, disassembling and inspecting parts for wear, cracks, security, or other defects, and repairing or replacing defective engine parts and reassembles and installs engine in aircraft.

Qualifications:

Job duties require that this mechanic:

• Adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories
• Performs preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections
• Performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including




• flushing crankcase
• Cleaning screens and filters
• Greasing moving parts
• Checking brakes.




• Experience with MH-139 (preferred)
• Experience with UH-1 (desired)
• This incumbent supervises the jacking and towing of aircraft,
• Enters in the maintenance records description of the work performed and verifies the work was performed satisfactorily
• May service engines and airframe components at line station making repairs, short of overhaul, required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition
• May specialize in work, repair and modification of structural, precision, and functional spare parts and assemblies, and may specialize in engine repair.
• This worker may be required to be licensed by Federal Aviation Administration. MH-139/AW-139 helicopter experience is preferred, UH-1 helicopter experience is desired.

Physical Requirement/Work Environment:

Work is generally conducted in an office or shop environment. However, duties may involve the conduct of work in the out of doors area with potential exposure to extreme climatic conditions. Work could require lifting up to 50 lbs.; stooping; prolonged standing; and working with or in areas where a potential could exist for exposure to chemical or biological agents. Employee use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required in certain areas. Such PPE may include but is not limited to head, foot, hand, torso, respiratory, vision and hearing protective devices.

Benefits Include the Following:

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.