Aircraft Mechanic 2 Sheetmetal

**The Sheetmetal/Structures Aircraft Mechanic AM2 **(AH-64, UH-60**) performs, and inspects aviation unit (AVUM), intermediate (AVIM) and depot maintenance on assigned aircraft.
- Five (5) years of recent applicable aircraft maintenance experience is required for Germany (TESA) approval.
- A Valid **(FAA) A&P **certificate or **FCC** **License **(with Elements 1 and 3) is Required.
- ** US Citizenship** **is required** to obtain a US Govt Clearance and/or the NAC-I T1 Public Trust. **Valid US Passport **for deployment.
- Assemble structural parts and components to meet requirements.
- Perform structural repair, modification, and corrosion protection treatment with respect to original strength, weight, and contour to maintain structural integrity.
- Assemble repairs using special fasteners and adhesives.
- Ability to use jigs, fixtures, forms, and molds.
- Use metalworking equipment and tools to form, cut, bend, and fasten replacement or repair parts to damaged structures and components.
- Inspect and troubleshoot to determine cause of malfunctions; disassembles to point of trouble; adjust, repair, realign, fabricate, or replace defective components or assemblies.
- Incorporate authorized modifications and changes.
- Maintain and inspect tools and equipment.
- Assess damage to aircraft structural components.
- Check repairs for serviceability according to specifications and technical publications.
- Treat corrosion using mechanical and chemical procedures.
- Store, handle, and dispose of hazardous waste and materials according to environmental standards.
- Post entries and maintain maintenance and inspection records.
- Input, validate, and analyze data processed to automated systems. Clears and closes out completed maintenance discrepancies in automated maintenance systems.
- Recommend methods to improve equipment performance and maintenance procedures.
- Prepare forms and records related to aircraft maintenance.
- Perform additional duties as required.
- Perform other qualified duties as assigned.

**Minimum Requirements**:

- High School Graduate or equivalent is required.
- Five (5) years of recent applicable aircraft maintenance experience is required for Germany (TESA) approval.
- ** FAA A&P or FCC Elements 1 and 3 Required. (If willing and able to obtain an FCC License, discuss with Recruiter).**
- With FAA A&P certification, shall have at least Two (2) years Aviation maintenance experience, Three (3) years rotary wing aircraft experience, and Two (2) years on the assigned MDS (**AH-64/UH-60**). All combined experience must be within the Five (5) most recent years.
- Without valid A&P certification, must possess an FCC License with (Elements 1 and 3), shall have at least Three (3) years Aviation maintenance experience, Three (3) years rotary wing aircraft experience, and Two (2) years on the assigned** AH-64/UH-60** Mission Design Series (MDS).
- All mechanics assigned to perform maintenance on FAA certified aircraft must meet FAA requirements.

**Security Clearance Requirements**:

- Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Govt Security Clearance, (NAC-I T1) Public Trust. **US Citizenship** **is required** to obtain a US Govt Clearance and/or the NAC-I T1 Public Trust. (Interim NAC-I approval is required prior to deployment).
- Must possess a **Valid US Passport;** Required for travel to Germany.

**Germany Specific**:

- TESA Approval: (German Govt) Must be able to qualify for TESA approval; with 5 years career total Aviation maintenance experience.
- Travel: As required in support of task order.

**Knowledge & Skills**
- Shall possess the level of experience necessary to inspect all required aeronautical type maintenance to be performed by skill class Mechanic I and II and must have a combination of experience to repair engines, sheet metal, structural, hydraulic, electrical, power train and general mechanical maintenance of moderate difficulty, required to meet the assigned missions.
- Shall have a thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, diagnosing problems, repair procedures and replacement of parts requires broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair.
- Shall have thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers.
- Shall have a working knowledge of making entries in aircraft logbooks & records, military technical publications, utilizing the Army's Logistics Information System (e.g., ACN, ULLS-A).
- Shall have a basic knowledge of aircraft sheet metal and structural modification and repair.
- Shall have the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems.
- Shall have a detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as cable tensiometers.

**Additional and Physical Requirements**
- Possess good communication skills; be adaptable, diversified and capable of troubleshooting entire aircraft system.
- Working knowledge of e