Aircraft Mechanic ; CH​/NDI-Lexington, OK

The Aircraft Mechanic I (CH-47 / NDI II) performs maintenance on helicopters, excluding repair of systems according to drawings, blueprints, directives, technical manuals and safety procedures. Inspects aerospace weapon systems components and support equipment for structural integrity using nondestructive inspection methods and performs fluid analysis.

• Removes and installs aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, mechanical flight controls and their components.
• Services and lubricates aircraft and subsystems.
• Prepare aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks.
• Performs scheduled inspections and assists in performing special inspections.
• Performs limited maintenance operational checks and assists in diagnosing and troubleshooting aircraft subsystems using special tools and equipment as required.
• Uses and performs operator maintenance on tools, special tools and aircraft ground support equipment.
• Prepare forms and records related to aircraft maintenance.
• Removes and disassembles defective parts of the aircraft.
• 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)
• Process parts and perform equipment standardization and carry out any necessary preparation of parts before or after inspection.
• Follow written instructions in the techniques/methods for which certified.
• Receive guidance or supervision from a Level III in that method when necessary.
• Set up and standardize equipment, conduct tests, interpret and evaluate for acceptance or rejection, and document.
• Familiar with the scope and limitations of the technique/method in which they are certified.
• Provide the necessary guidance and supervision to trainers and Level I personnel in the technique/method in which they are certified.
• Familiar with the codes, standards, and other contractual documents that control the method as utilized by the employer.
• Develop written instructions form approved general procedures.
• Determine test method and prepare fluids and parts for nondestructive inspection.
• Interpret nondestructive inspection test results and provide information about defects to repair center.
• Analyze wear metal content reports on engine lubricating oil and other fluids and recommend corrective action.
• Establish radiation areas for radiographic operations.
• Computer and monitor personal exposure areas for radiographic operations, and monitors personnel exposure data.
• Perform nondestructive inspection on structures, components, and systems.
• Detect flaws such as cracks, delamination, voids, processing defects, and heat damage using penetrant, eddy current, magnetic particles, radiographic, optical, and ultrasonic test equipment.
• Determine metallurgical information of components according to alloy, temper, conductivity, and associated factors,
• Operate, maintain, and inspect nondestructive equipment.
• Perform operator maintenance and service inspections on shop equipment and tools.
• Ensure lock out and tag out procedures are accomplished prior to maintenance on equipment.
• Perform silver recovery functions.
• Handle and dispose of hazardous waste and materials.

• 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 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). All experience must be within the six most recent years.
• Must be trained and qualified per NAS 410 or ASNT-CP-189 to the level assigned.
• Previous experience in the maintenance, modification, and repair of tactical aircraft systems of the type being serviced and their associated components.
• Completion of an initial Non-Destructive Inspection Level II training course and current basic qualifications.
• Three (3) or more years’ experience as an aviation inspector.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Must provide own tools/toolbox. Recruiters will provide…