Aircraft Mechanic III - VT Group (VTG) : Job Details

VTG is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic III (VH-92A) in Patuxent River, MD to troubleshoot malfunctions in various aircraft systems and perform general maintenance of the Presidential Helicopters Support Program.

• Troubleshoot malfunctions in various aircraft systems and perform general maintenance of the assigned aircraft.
• Perform daily and pre-flight checks to ensure aircraft meets flight safety standards.
• Service, repair, and overhaul aircraft and aircraft engines to ensure airworthiness.
• Repair, replace, and rebuild 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.
• Read and interpret manufacturers' and service maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components. Inspect turbine blades to detect cracks or breaks.
• Test engine operation, using testing equipment, such as ignition analyzer, compression checker, distributor timer, and ammeter, to locate source of malfunction.
• Replace or repair worn or damaged components, using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment.
• Remove engine from aircraft, using hoist or forklift truck.
• Disassemble and inspect parts for wear, warping, or other defects.
• Repair or replace defective engine parts and reassemble and install engine in aircraft.
• Adjust, repair, or replace electrical wiring systems and aircraft accessories.
• Perform complex troubleshooting on Avionics/Electrical mission systems using test equipment.
• Perform miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including flushing crankcase, cleaning screens, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.
• 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.
• Perform check out, removal and replacement of Cartridge Activated Devices (CAD).

• Education: High School Education or equivalent. Specialty Training courses applicable to the functional area.
• Experience: Minimum of Six (6) years recent experience on H-60, H-3, S-92 rotary wing aircraft. A&P License/FAA Certification preferred but not required. Experience with military rotary aviation preferred. Shall have experience supporting Integrated Product Teams (IPT) and Integrated Test Teams (ITT).
• Knowledge: Working knowledge of military publications, drawings, blueprints, microfilm, diagrams and schematics are mandatory. Must be knowledgeable of supply procedures, IMRL accounting as well as Aircraft and Engine Log Books and Aircraft Accounting system.
• Security Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain a Top Secret clearance and YW access.
• Experience must be within the last five years.
• All personnel must be U.S. citizens.
• Individuals released from Military Service with other than Honorable Discharges do not meet minimum qualifications.
• Personnel performing under this contract shall meet the applicable qualifications and certifications specified in the DCMAINST 8210.1 and CNAFINST 4790.2 series instructions.
• Rotary Wing Aircraft experience required, S-92, H-3 and H-60 experience preferred H-3A/D and/or H-60 B/F/N series experience desired.
• Contract Cross utilization of aircraft skilled positions; i.e. mechanics, in support billets; i.e. Tool Room, Warehouse, etc. is preferred allowing for efficiencies and flexibility.

Pay Range: VTG's estimated starting pay is $49.63/hr which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.