Aircraft Mechanic Rotary Wing - CBA - TPS

Overview

The Aircraft Mechanic troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti‑icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems to ensure aircraft remains in safe operating condition. Maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty. Receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher‑level technician, and occasionally leads teams through more complex aircraft‑related tasks.

This position is located at NAS Patuxent River, MD on the Naval Test Wing Atlantic (NTWL) program.

• Maintains and repairs aircraft components including, but not limited to, flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components.
• Replaces or repairs worn or damaged components such as carburetors, alternators, magnetos, fuel controls, fuel pumps, oil pumps, engine‑mounted gearboxes, and compressor bleed valves using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment; removes engine from aircraft using hoist or forklift truck, disassembles and inspects parts for wear, cracks, or defects, repairs or replaces defective engine parts, and reassembles and installs engine in aircraft.
• 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, and checking brakes.
• Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions.
• Applies expertise in restoring equipment condition or operation.
• Uses comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as blueprints or manufacturers’ manuals.
• Supervises the jacking and towing of aircraft and verifies work was performed satisfactorily; may service engines and airframe components at line station, perform repairs short of overhaul, and maintain aircraft in safe operating condition. May specialize in repair, modification of structural, precision, and functional spare parts and assemblies, or engine repair.
• Makes entries in aircraft logs and records as required and prioritizes workload to maintain project schedules.
• Complies with all current sections of COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series applicable to aircraft maintenance and ALSS.
• Has working knowledge of technical publications, NAMP, and NALCOMIS aircraft maintenance applications.

• Performs other job‑related duties as may be assigned.

• Thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures, and replacement of parts.
• Broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair.
• Basic knowledge of electrical theory.
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes, and sheers.
• Working knowledge of technical publications.
• Ability to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects.
• Working knowledge of corrosion control techniques and base, federal, and company procedures for handling and disposal of hazardous waste materials.
• Working knowledge of aircraft sub‑systems, including maintenance parameters, systems operation, limitations, and technical orders.
• Possesses a valid U.S. state driver’s license.
• Ability to read and interpret data is required.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to obtain a government flight line driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain a secret security clearance.

• High School degree or equivalent required.
• Completion of specialized courses in aircraft structural repair is required.
• Two (2) to Four (4) years of actual and recent experience in the repair, modification, maintenance, and overhaul of rotary‑wing aircraft.

• May work in aircraft maintenance hangar or outside.
• May be required to respond to a wide variety of operational circumstances,…