Aviation GSE Mechanic 1 - JBLM, WA

The Army Aviation Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Mechanic diagnoses malfunctions and repairs Ground Support Equipment (GSE)

• Advises and trains lower grade workers on diagnosis and repair of less complex repair/maintenance problems.
• Uses automated maintenance data systems to monitor maintenance trends, analyze equipment requirements, maintain equipment records, and document maintenance records.
• Document maintenance actions, and analyzes, diagnosis, and repairs GSE using conventional and digital multi-meters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, frequency counters, oscilloscopes, circuit card testers, transistor testers and hand tools.
• Maintains external fuel and ground systems.
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on GSE.
• Inspects, tests, and operates GSE to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation.
• Services equipment with fuel, oil, water, coolant, hydraulic fluid, refrigerant, and compressed air.
• Diagnoses mechanical and electronic circuitry malfunctions using visual and auditory senses, test equipment, and technical publications.
• Disassemble and assemble malfunctioning GSE accessories and components.
• Removes, disassembles repairs, cleans, treats for corrosion, assembles, and reinstalls GSE components and accessories.
• Stencils and marks GSE in accordance with technical publications.
• Stores, handles, labels, uses, and disposes of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with all state, local, and federal environmental standards, and regulations.
• Prepares GSE for storage, mobility deployment, and operates, cleans, inspects and services GSE towing vehicles.
• Maintains vehicle records and updates paper and electronic equipment records.
• Provides dispatch service for GSE, including positioning equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flying operations.
• Practices good housekeeping, tool control, foreign object damage prevention and safety at all times.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Three (3) years of Aviation GSE experience is Required.
• U.S. Military Technical school or specialized training course is desired.
• Recent hands-on Aviation Related experience in the repair, modification, maintenance and overhaul of related equipment being serviced and their associated components (APU's, etc.).
• Knowledge of inspection, servicing, troubleshooting and repair of ground support equipment.
• Knowledge of military publications (including electronic manuals), drawings, blueprints, microfilm, diagrams and schematics is mandatory.
• Must be able to inspect, repair, and operate ground support and auxiliary equipment.
• A valid Driver's license is Required.
• Must be able to operate a government general-purpose vehicle.
• Must be able to travel as needed in support of mission operations.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Govt Security Clearance NAC-I (T1) Public Trust.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
• US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization to work at this facility.

Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in a shop environment that is moderately lighted, heated and ventilated.
• Exposure to disagreeable fumes and to cuts and bruises from using tools in close placed and hazards of moving vehicles such as forklifts and sweepers in shop area.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance, and taste or smell.
• Frequently lifts items weighing 15-25 pounds and occasionally in excess of 45 pounds.
• The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme heat, and vibration.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud or unsafe conditions, questioning nonstandard operations or environmental factors that may involve unmitigated hazards, and providing feedback to supervisors and managers on all safety issues.

Washington: Compensation & Benefits:

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $80,163.20 - $38.54 an Hour (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com

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