CH-47 Aircraft Mechanic

The CH-47 Aircraft Mechanic performs maintenance, removal, installation, replacement of, scheduled/unscheduled inspections, and operational checks on aircraft systems, subsystems, and major components.

+ 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 inquiries, 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.