Job Description
The Aircraft Mechanic II (AH-64 Armament) performs the full range of military tactical aircraft maintenance and maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty.Disassembles, repairs, or replaces mechanical, electrical, electronic, and pneudraulic mechanisms of launch and release systems, and aircraft gun systems.Removes, disassembles, and inspects parts and subassemblies for damage, rust, corrosion, or acceptable clearances and tolerances.Makes adjustments and applies lubricants and preservatives.Performs serviceability tests on aircraft guns, gun systems, and munitions associated suspension equipment.Install, remove, inspect, test, adjust, or repair avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, and navigation systems in aircraft.
Responsibilities + Skills
Possess the level of experience to inspect all required aeronautical type maintenance to be performed by Mechanics.The incumbent receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks, and may be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records
Education
General knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts.Thorough knowledge of aircraft electrical component and weapon system troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts.
Experience