Mechanic I with Security Clearance

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Job description

Please Note: This position is pending a contract award. If you are interested in a future with Cherokee Federal, APPLY TODAY! Although this is not an approved position, we are accepting applications for this future and anticipated need. Mechanic I This position requires an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI)/Yankee White clearance or the ability to obtain a TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI)/Yankee White clearance to be considered. As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen. Support all UH-60 Blackhawk maintenance, Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. Daily maintenance. Phase maintenance. Prep for Maintenance Test Flight (MTF), Functional Check Flights (FCF) and recovery of aircraft at remote location to include riding as a passenger in the aircraft to perform maintenance as required. I/A/W appropriate maintenance manuals. Compensation & Benefits: Estimated Starting Salary Range for Mechanic I: Pay commensurate with experience. Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice. Mechanic I Responsibilities Include: Maintains aircraft during the following maintenance situations (I.E. daily flight operations, daily scheduled maintenance, daily-unscheduled maintenance, Backshop support, Phase maintenance, and all safety of flight messages. Performs all maintenance I/A/W appropriate Maintenance Manuals (I.E. Technical Manual (TM), AVUM Level, AVIM Level, DEPOT Level's, MEC's, Safety of Messages (SOF), AMAM messages). Responsible for maintaining the aircraft assigned in safe, reliable and flyable condition. Performs all required services, inspections and maintenance I/A/W appropriate maintenance manuals, to ensure airframe structure, engine, and component serviceability in a timely manner. Performs functional checks of fuel, hydraulic, engines, avionics and electro-environmental systems I/A/W appropriate maintenance manuals in a timely manner. Performs Pre and Post flight inspections, to include cleaning and servicing aircraft I/A/W appropriate maintenance manuals in a timely manner. Rigs, adjusts, and tracks & balances aircraft systems I/A/W appropriate maintenance manuals in a timely manner. Diagnoses and troubleshoots deficiencies affecting aircraft flyable condition I/A/W appropriate maintenance manuals in a timely manner. Prepares and maintains aircraft maintenance records. Ensures that all maintenance is properly preformed and documented. Maintains aircraft publications and documents in a current revision status. Performs research with the appropriate maintenance manuals and order repair I/A/W appropriate maintenance manuals. Performs daily status updates of parts on order and ensure the proper documentation of the parts order number in the logbook module and backshop module and update backshop module statuses. Turns in parts into supply with proper documentation. Notifies Maintenance Manager/PC Lead/Quality inspector of any parts that require a Quality Deficient Report. Performs daily inventories of tools I/A/W Aerospace Maintenance tool control procedure. Uses general Aviation standards for tool usages during the performance of all maintenance procedures. Maintains common and special tools in a safe and serviceable condition per general Aviation standards. Reports unserviceable tools and equipment to the PC lead and Maintenance Manager. Complies with all established policies, procedures, and standards of the Contract and Aerospace Maintenance (I.E. EH&S, Quality, Physical Security, and General housekeeping standards). Assists in maintaining a clean, safe work environment I/A/W local policies and environmental protection standards. Cleans as you go work policy. Understands and follows the site Quality Policy, and endeavor to meet the Site Quality objectives regarding customer satisfaction and quality of work. Meets or exceeds all Company, Post, State, and Federal HAZMAT requirements and regulations. Complies with all Aerospace Maintenance training requirements. Assists in the development and maintenance of good customer relations. Operates vehicles, both special purpose and regular as requires and trained and licensed to perform assigned duties. Performs advanced aircraft structural repairs during maintenance I/A/W appropriate maintenance manuals and blueprints. Performs schedule inspections of aircraft structural I/A/W appropriate maintenance manuals and blueprints. Performs Modification Work Orders (MWO) to the aircraft airframe and components I/A/W appropriate MWO and blueprints. Performs work in the sheet metal back shop. Reports all Personal Safety, Aircraft Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, and customer concerns to Management immediately. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Mechanic I Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested: Minimum of three (3) years' experience with aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair and replacement of parts for the assigned position. Demonstrate use of technical publications and guidance. Demonstrate experience with aircraft and equipment logs and records, and specific experience with the aircraft type to be supported (VH-92). Mechanical support positions require a broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal and/or structural modifications and repair, must have thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers. Must have basic knowledge of electrical theory and thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, indicators and meters. experience preferred. Must be able to work overtime and possibly on short notice. Must pass Pre-Employment Physical. To include a drug screen. Must be able to work inside and outside in all environmental condition's day, night, sunny, cloudy, rainy, snowy, cold climate, and hot climate. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal. Company Information: Cherokee Nation Armored Solutions (CNAS) is a part of Cherokee Federal - the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNAS, visit Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply. Similar searchable job titles Apprentice Mechanic Entry-Level Mechanic Junior Mechanic Mechanic Helper Maintenance Technician I Keywords Entry-level Beginner Trainee Basic Assist Legal Disclaimer: Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit for information regarding our Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Statement, and Accommodation request. Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

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