CH-47 Aircraft Mechanic

Overview

Responsibilities

• Removes, inspects, troubleshoots, and installs aircraft system and subsystem components and subcomponents to include, but not limited to, engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, flight controls, and hydraulics.
• Performs schedule/unscheduled maintenance activities to include PMS, servicing and lubrication, and MOC/MTF support functions.
• Uses and performs operator maintenance on tools, special tools/test equipment, and Aircraft Ground Support Equipment (AGSE) and Peculiar Ground Support Equipment (PGSE).
• Prepares, reviews, and updates aircraft maintenance forms and records.
• Uses common measuring tools, measuring gages, and alignment fixtures.
• Applies corrosion preventative procedures.
• Cleans, preserves, and stores power train and rotor components.
• Uses and performs operator maintenance on ground support equipment, common and special tools.
• Maintains facilities for storage of returnable and hazardous materials.
• Requisitions and maintains shop and bench stock for repair of CH-47 systems and subsystems.
• Prepares requests for turn-in and repair parts for components.
• Uses common measuring tools necessary for performing the tasks described herein, precision measuring tools and alignment fixtures.
• Ensures that aircraft maintenance activities and procedures among designated organizations are planned, coordinated, integrated, and synchronized to achieve established platform operational readiness (OR) rates IAW contractual requirements.
• Responsible for the compliance with established maintenance systems, processes, procedures and reports that provide immediate situational awareness of platform OR rates.
• Oversees the daily maintenance management of individually assigned aircraft in support of the Maintenance Lead, in conjunction with Aviation Logistics for related platform parts and spares.
• Works within the maintenance quality control processes, procedures, and standards.
• Directs inquires, investigations, and research analysis related to powertrain maintenance of the aircraft and supporting maintenance activities to the Maintenance Lead.
• Coordinates activities and requirements for maintenance operations support with the Maintenance Lead.
• In coordination with the PC and Maintenance Lead, supports the Downed Aircraft Recovery Team (DART) processes and procedures.
• Enters data, reviews, and updates aircraft maintenance forms and records.
• Provides On-the-Job Training (OJT), coaching, and mentoring to RSLFAC personnel in all aspects of aircraft powertrain tasks as necessary.
• Ensures that all related maintenance operations are conducted in a safe manner.
• Other tasks as directed by the Maintenance Lead.