Job Description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION Pinnacle, a 100% employee-owned, Inc. 5000 fast-growing company, is seeking a CH-47F Mechanic to support our Services business area. Pinnacle, headquartered in Huntsville, AL, with locations all over the US and internationally, is a leading innovator, developer, and provider of aerospace products and services. Pinnacle's top to bottom employee ownership culture affords many opportunities for advancement and career progression. We are a dynamic, fast-paced organization that is experiencing exponential growth! Competitive benefits, flexible working options, and Employee Stock Ownership round out an attractive, dynamic, and challenging employment experience! JOB DESCRIPTION The CH-47F Aircraft Mechanic performs maintenance, removal, installation, replacement of, scheduled/unscheduled inspections, and operational checks on aircraft systems, subsystems, and major components. Duties/responsibilities: 1. Remove, inspect, troubleshoot and install aircraft system and subsystem components and subcomponents to include, but not limited to, engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, flight controls, and hydraulics. 2. Performs scheduled/unscheduled maintenance activities to include PMS, servicing and lubrication, and MOC/MTF support functions. 3. Uses and performs operator maintenance on tools, special tools/test equipment, and Aircraft Ground Support Equipment (AGSE) and Peculiar Ground Support Equipment (PGSE). 4. Prepares, reviews, and updates aircraft maintenance forms and records. 5. Uses common measuring tools, measuring gages, and alignment fixtures. 6. Applies corrosion preventative procedures. Cleans, preserves, and stores power train and rotor components. 7. Uses and performs operator maintenance on ground support equipment, common and special tools. 8. Maintains facilities for storage of returnable and hazardous materials. 9. Requisitions and maintains shop and bench stock for repair of CH-47 systems and subsystems. 10. Prepares requests for turn-in and repair parts for components. 11. Uses common measuring tools necessary for performing the tasks described herein, precision measuring tools and alignment fixtures. 12. Ensures that aircraft maintenance activities and procedures among designated organizations are planned, coordinated, integrated, and synchronized to achieve established platform operational readiness (OR) rates IAW contractual requirements. 13. Responsible for the compliance with established maintenance systems, processes, procedures and reports that provide immediate situational awareness of platform OR rates. 14. Oversees the daily maintenance management of individually assigned aircraft in support of the Maintenance Lead, in conjunction with Aviation Logistics for related platform parts and spares. 15. Works within the maintenance quality control processes, procedures, and standards. 16. Directs inquiries, investigations, and research analysis related to powertrain maintenance of the aircraft and supporting maintenance activities to the Maintenance Lead. 17. Coordinates activities and requirements for maintenance operations support with the Maintenance Lead. 18. In coordination with the PC and Maintenance Lead, supports the Downed Aircraft Recovery Team (DART) processes and procedures. 19. Enters data, reviews, and updates aircraft maintenance forms and records. 20. Provides On-the-Job Training (OJT), coaching, and mentoring to RSLFAC personnel in all aspects of aircraft powertrain tasks as necessary. 21. Ensures that all related maintenance operations are conducted in a safe manner. 22. Other tasks as directed by the Maintenance Lead. 23. Performs within the broad guidelines of duties and responsibilities within the parameters of his supervisor's direction. SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 1. Eight (8) years experience as an aircraft mechanic on CH-47 series aircraft 2. Successfully completed, and be qualified by the appropriate U.S. Government armed forces CH-47 aircraft mechanic maintenance course or civilian equivalent training 3. Proficient in the use of computer-hosted interactive technical manuals, aircraft maintenance forms or similar aviation maintenance management system, and other aircraft-related documentation 4. Professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills 5. Ability to effectively communicate with the customer in a professional and courteous manner 6. Possess a valid state or Government issued driver's license. 7. Successfully pass an overseas deployment physical upon hire SKILLS/EXPERIENCE PREFERENCES: CH-47 Crew Member experience EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS HS diploma or equivalent required. Associate's Degree preferred. A&P license preferred. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (Certifications, Etc.) US Citizenship required. 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