A&P Mechanic III

Overview

The Airbus H160 A&P Mechanic performs aircraft component replacements and comprehensive airframe and power plant maintenance using specialized tooling and ground support equipment. They troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and avionics systems while ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and OEM technical publications. The mechanic conducts scheduled and unscheduled inspections and performs maintenance on the Safran Arrano 1A engine and associated rotorcraft systems.

A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

• Remove and replace various airframe and power plant components with the use of special tooling and ground support equipment.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Airbus H160 helicopter systems.
• Conduct maintenance and troubleshooting on Safran Arrano 1A engines in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
• Perform progressive, phase, periodic, and other hourly or calendar scheduled inspections according to FAA regulations and applicable technical publications.
• Ensure all maintenance is properly performed and documented in accordance with FAA regulations, OEM maintenance manuals, quality assurance requirements, and company policies and procedures.
• Perform functional checks of fuel, hydraulic, engine, rotor, flight control, avionics, and environmental systems in a timely manner.
• Perform engine runs and return-to-service procedures in accordance with approved data and maintenance manuals.
• Complete diagnostics and troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft systems and subsystems; maintain aircraft technical publications, logbooks, and maintenance records.
• Read and interpret mechanical manuals, illustrated parts catalogs, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Maintain a safe and compliant work environment while adhering to safety and quality standards.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certification required.
• 2-5 years Rotary wing A&P experience required. Safran Arrano 1A engine certification required.
• Experience performing turbine engine and rotorcraft maintenance preferred.
• Must climb, stand, stoop, bend, stretch, crouch, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Frequently lifts parts and equipment up to 25 pounds; occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Estimated Salary for A&P Mechanic III:
Pay commensurate with experience.

Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

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This position is pending a contract award. If you are interested in a future with Cherokee Federal, APPLY TODAY. Although this is not an approved position, we are accepting applications for this future and anticipated need.