Aircraft Mechanic AM2 CH-47 (A&P or FCC) – Greece

About the role

The CH-47 Aircraft Mechanic (FAA A&P or FCC) performs maintenance and inspections on CH-47 systems in line with FAA standards. Typical duties vary by assignment or contract, but the role covers full military tactical aircraft maintenance with a primary focus on the CH-47.

Key responsibilities

• Repair functions including assembly and modification of Army and other DoD aircraft, their major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components and systems
• Install, connect and adjust systems such as fuel, heat, lubrication, hydraulic, engine and transmission, and align fuselage parts and tail rotor assemblies
• Rig complete flight control systems and incorporate authorized modifications and changes
• Operational check of hydraulic and fuel systems using external power and ground equipment
• Inspect and troubleshoot malfunctions, disassemble to the point of trouble, and adjust, repair, realign or replace defective parts
• Use hand tools, gauges, torque wrenches, scales and test and diagnostic equipment for the assigned aircraft model

Required profile

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Five years of recent applicable aircraft maintenance experience (within the five most recent years)
• FAA A&P Elements 1 and 3, or an FCC license with Elements 1 and 3; if no A&P, three years of aviation maintenance, three years of rotary-wing experience and two years on the CH-47 mission design series
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance (NAC-I T1 Public Trust); US citizenship required for T1/CAC clearance, and a valid US passport for deployment to Germany and Greece
• Interim NACI approval required for deployment; immediate deployability to potential combat areas worldwide
• Travel as required by task order

Required skills

• Good communication skills and adaptability, with ability to troubleshoot entire aircraft systems
• Working knowledge of electrical, electronic, mechanical and associated systems principles
• Knowledge of quality control, production and supply procedures
• Reading, applying and interpreting technical data
• Physical ability to climb, stand, stoop, bend and lift parts up to 20 pounds occasionally up to 50 pounds

Compensation: $27.40.