Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance inspections on Aviation Command aircraft to maintain them in airworthy condition. Perform flight test and operational checks on all equipment after maintenance. Responds to aircraft related issues at assigned section. Performs inspections and/or supervises inspection in section/region. Coordinates upcoming maintenance events. The work is performed at an assigned Helicopter Section; however, employees may also work at the central maintenance repair facility or any other Helicopter Section if assistance is needed.

Creates work orders, issues parts and repairs helicopter, independently. Inspects work performed by other technicians, within the privileges assigned by the MSP Quality Assurance Chief Inspector. Troubleshoot aircraft problems and discrepancies.  Repair and modify airframe and engine components.  Maintains superior knowledge of Maintenance Manuals.  Navigates on-line and hard back Maintenance Manuals.

Perform Inspection Sheet entries, maintenance manual revisions and record keeping of aircraft logs.  Attends training courses as they become available.

Maintain proper upkeep of tools and ground support equipment and their inventory.  Drive motor vehicles and perform other duties and responsibilities as directed by the MSP Director of Maintenance (MSP DOM), MSP Maintenance Control Supervisors (MSP MCS), MSP Lead Maintenance Technicians (MSP LMT), Officer in Charge of Mission Support (OIC) or Commander.

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience:

• Three years of helicopter maintenance experience and actively engagement in aircraft maintenance within the last six months OR more than three years of aircraft maintenance experience, one year of experience must be working on MSP aircraft.

Notes:

• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in the Aviation Machinist Mate classification or Aviation, Aerospace Maintenance, or Aircraft Maintenance specialty codes in the Aviation Maintenance field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working in an FAA Part 135 or FAA Part 91 or similar military operation.
• Working at an FAA Part 145 Repair Station.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Employees in this classification must possess a valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic license.
• Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle, therefore, will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.