Hydraulics Maintenance Technician

The Hydraulics Maintenance Technician will perform overhaul, repair, and testing of rotor craft hydraulic components and component parts; fabricates and installs hydraulic tubing and hoses, services hydraulic systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and interprets maintenance manuals, or other technical data to determine the feasibility and method to perform the assigned task
• Cleans and inspects hydraulic systems, components and component parts for damage and wear using visual examination and special tooling equipment
• Replaces or repairs damaged or worn hydraulic components, component parts, fabricates and installs hydraulic lines and hoses using general hand tools, special tools, pneumatic tools and precision measuring equipment Assembles components with same tools and equipment
• Utilizes special tools and/or equipment, performs tests, and/or checks as required to confirm hydraulic component or aircraft hydraulic system serviceability
• Documents all inspection findings and work performed/corrective action in the appropriate maintenance records
• Performs work safely and utilizes the appropriate technical data for the assigned task
• Ensures all work is properly documented and meets established standards
• Maintains work areas and tools in a clean and organized manner, practices proper tool and FOD control

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required; further education or advance instruction relative to technical field is desirable
• Requires 3+ years’ mechanical experience and a strong aptitude for acquiring new mechanical skills and knowledge
• Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license preferred
• Experience in aircraft hydraulics systems and/or hydraulic component (or similar component) maintenance preferred
• Documented military or commercial aircraft maintenance and/or component maintenance training preferred
• Ability to locate, read and follow the technical data appropriate for the assigned task
• Ability to use precision measuring equipment and hand tools appropriate to the assigned tasks; general mechanic hand tools and appropriate tool box are required
• Ability to work overtime and/or weekends as assigned dependent on production needs
• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment
• Training and experience utilizing Lean methods in a production environment preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)