LUHAircraft Mechanic ; A&P

Overview

The LUH
72 Aircraft Mechanic II performs the full range of military tactical aircraft maintenance and maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty.

• Maintain and repair aircraft components including flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components.
• Apply technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems to determine equipment malfunctions and restore equipment condition and/or operation.
• Interpret technical documentation such as blueprints or manufacturer’s manuals and technical publications.
• Lead teams through complex aircraft-related tasks and maintain aircraft logs and records in the Government STAMIS system.
• Remove and install aircraft subsystem assemblies and components (engines, rotors, transmissions, flight controls).
• Service and lubricate aircraft and subsystems; prepare aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks.
• Perform scheduled inspections, special inspections, and limited maintenance operational checks.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot aircraft systems using special tools and test equipment.
• Operate and maintain tools, special tools, and aircraft ground support equipment.
• Participate in maintenance test flights and operation checks as required.
• If designated, perform aircraft condition evaluations (ACE) and FEDS operation.
• Use respiratory protective equipment (RPE) when required.

• Valid, up-to-date A&P license.
• Two (2) years aviation maintenance experience.
• Three (3) years rotary‑wing aircraft experience.
• Two (2) years of experience on the assigned Mission Design Series.
• All experience must be within the five (5) most recent years.
• Must be U.S. citizenship to obtain facility credentials/authorization.
• Must provide own tools and toolbox; all tools must be properly labeled and plotted with PID.
• FAA Powerplant License; if not, at least five (5) years documented as a Flexible Engine Diagnostic System (FEDS) operator.
• DoD EPA Refrigerant Processing Certificate Section 608 Technician Certification (Universal) or Minimum Type II if designated.
• Three (3) years of crane operation experience if assigned to crane operator duties.

• Good communication skills and adaptability.
• Working knowledge of electrical, electronic, mechanical, and associated systems principles.
• Knowledge of quality control, production, and supply procedures.
• Proficiency with hand tools, gauges, torque wrenches, scales, and diagnostic equipment specific to aircraft models.
• Ability to read, apply, and interpret technical data.
• Problem‑solving skills for entire aircraft systems.

• Ability to climb, stand, stoop, bend, stretch, crouch, and work in tiring or uncomfortable positions.
• Frequently lift parts and equipment up to 20 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Use of mechanical devices for heavy lifting.
• Work in hangars or outdoors, potentially in extreme weather and adverse infrastructure conditions.
• Exposure to extreme noise, fumes, airborne particles, electrical shock hazards, and moving mechanical parts.