Job Listing: Aircraft Mechanic - CH47

DS2 is accepting resumes for an Aircraft Mechanic - CH47 at its Honduras location.

Job Description:

The Aircraft Mechanic I
troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces
and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and
ventilation and heating systems. This mechanic repairs, replaces, and rebuilds
aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components
including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units, using
hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal
brake, welding equipment, rivet gun, and drills. This worker reads and
interprets manufacturers' and airline's maintenance manuals, service bulletins,
technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine
feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged
components. This mechanic performs 100-hour, progressive, isochronal, phase,
periodic, and other hourly or calendar inspections, examines reciprocating
engines for cracked cylinders and oil leaks, and listens to operating engine to
detect and diagnose malfunctions, such as sticking or burnt valves, inspects jet
engines and components for cracks, corrosion, foreign object damage, burned
areas, distortions, security, warping, wear, and missing segments. Inspects jet
engine turbine blades to detect cracks, distortion, corrosion, burn-out,
security, or breaks, tests engine operation, using testing equipment, such as
ignition analyzer, compression checker, distributor timer, ammeter, and jet
calibration (Jetcal) tester, to locate source of malfunction. Work involves:
replacing or repairing worn or damaged components, such as carburetors,
alternators, magnetos, fuel controls, fuel pumps, oil pumps, and engine mounted
gearboxes, and compressor bleed valves using hand tools, gauges, and testing
equipment; removing engine from aircraft, using hoist or forklift truck,
disassembling and inspecting parts for wear, cracks, security, or other defects,
and repairing or replacing defective engine parts and reassembles and installs
engine in aircraft. Job duties require that this mechanic: adjusts, repairs, or
replaces electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories, performs preflight,
thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections, performs miscellaneous
duties to service aircraft, including flushing crankcase, cleaning screens and
filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes. This incumbent supervises
the jacking and towing of aircraft, enters in the maintenance records
description of the work performed and verifies the work was performed
satisfactorily, may service engines and airframe components at line station
making repairs, short of overhaul, required to keep aircraft in safe operating
condition, may specialize in work, repair and modification of structural,
precision, and functional spare parts and assemblies, and may specialize in
engine repair. This worker may be required to be licensed by Federal Aviation
Administration.


Minimum Requirements:

Candidate must have a minimum of five years experience working on the CH-47. Must also have a US passport and be willing to deploy to any country in Central or South America that the host unit supports.

Work Conditions:

Work will be performed at Soto Cano AB, Honduras or at a deployed site in Central or South America. Honduras is a very poor third world country. Employees live on the local economy. Transportation to and from work is not provided by the company. Local buses and taxis run to and from the post. Vehicles can be purchased on the local economy. Base/post exchange, post office and financial services are available.

Required Skills for Aircraft Mechanic - CH47 Job:

About DS2:

Defense Support Services LLC (DS2) is a Lockheed Martin and Day & Zimmermann company. It was created to focus the resources of two of the industry's leading suppliers in equipment and facility maintenance. With over 7,000 professionals working with DS2, we support the Department of Defense on five continents at over 100 locations. DS2 is actively seeking employees with sufficient experience in the above maintenance categories including the specific job classifications listed below. DS2 offers competitive compensation plans and an excellent benefit package to include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and a 401K savings plan. DS2 is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F.