Aircraft Mechanic I

Aircraft Mechanic I

At a minimum, this position requires three (3) years’ experience as a licensed A&P mechanic, with at
least two (2) years’ experience working on rotorcraft similar to the H-65. Five (5) years of experience
as a licensed A&P mechanic is desired, but not required.

• Possess extensive knowledge of a wide variety of parts, components, and complex assemblies
associated with aircraft systems.
• Because of the complicated ways in which these major assemblies, systems, and surfaces are
installed, fit, and work together, must have the ability to rig, function test, or troubleshoot the
systems; determine when they are operating properly or whether portions of the system must
be repaired or replaced; and the type and extent of adjustment and alignment needed.
• Possess knowledge of the makeup, operation, installation, and adjustment of a variety of
major interrelated and/or integrated aircraft systems, subsystems, and assemblies such as fuel
and hydraulic systems, flight control systems, instrumentation systems, engines, landing gear
assemblies, airframe, and control surfaces.
• Possess skill in the use of standard and specialized tools/equipment including fixtures,
templates, scales, test stands and external power sources.
• Ability to read and understand data and settings from cockpit instruments and gauges.
• Possess knowledge of activity supply procedures to be able to initiate requisitions for needed
parts and supplies and have a thorough knowledge of the publication order system to obtain
the most up-to-date technical manuals and to propose changes to publications when they find
a discrepancy.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply, trade or administrative guides such as technicalmanuals, technical orders, blueprints, sketches, and other related documents.
• Ability to, reach, bend, walk, pull, sit, stand, crouch, stoop, kneel and stretch for prolonged
periods of time. Frequently lift parts and equipment that weigh up to nine (9) kilograms
(twenty (20) pounds). Occasionally, may lift and carry items that weigh about twenty-three
(23) kilograms (fifty (50) pounds) with mechanical lifting devices or assistance from other
workers, if required.
• Ability to work in cramped, awkward, and strained positions or to climb ladders, work
platforms, scaffolding, and aircraft structures.
• Capability to work in regulated areas with toxic materials present including hexavalent
chromium and cadmium. This will include the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
such as protective clothing, etc.
• Knowledge, skill, and ability to follow appropriate safety procedures common to the trade.
• Knowledge of specific hazardous materials (HAZMAT) and hazardous wastes procedures is
necessary, including the proper fitting and usage of protective gear and completion of related
training.
• Technical capability/experience with aircraft, airframes, components, and substructures.
Should include maintenance of primary, secondary, and tertiary structures.
• Ability to conduct research using USCG data systems such as ATIP or similar type systems.
• Ability to access and navigate ALMIS (desired capability).
• Familiarity with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) manuals or similar manuals with
the ability to research maintenance history, procedures and component limitations is desired.
• Technical capability to deal with aircraft upgrades and aging aircraft sustainment issues.
Experience with new component integration and developing repair or replacement strategies
for airframes, components, and/or substructures.

Hourly: 38.10 + 5.09 EO H&W Total: 43.19