The Flight Line Aircraft Mechanic troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, and auxiliary power unit for CH-53E aircraft. This mechanic may supervise the jacking and towing of aircraft, makes adjustments and settings such as cable tension and seat movement settings and adjustments; obtains standard parts such as fuel and oil line connections and fittings, cable linkage, and harnesses by referring to parts manuals and by making comparisons with samples, may perform pre-flight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections, enter in the maintenance records description of the work performed, and services engines and aircraft components at line station making repairs, short of overhaul required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition. This mechanic repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment.  The CH-53E Worker is responsible for inspecting and maintaining rotor airframes and airframe components and performs duties relating to flight line operation.

Replaces or repairs worn or damaged components, fuel controls, fuel pumps, oil pumps, and engine mounted gearboxes, and compressor bleed valves using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment; removes engine from aircraft, disassembles and inspects parts for wear, cracks, security, or other defects, and repairs or replaces defective engine parts and reassembles and installs engine in aircraft. Uses standard aircraft handling and taxi procedures in accordance with (IAW) Naval Aviation Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS), specific aircraft manuals, and local regulations, to support the host squadron.

Launches aircraft IAW published flight schedules or as needed to support emergencies. Performs Recovery (pre-positioning support equipment and aircraft directing), including hot brake checks, post flight servicing, static grounding (aircraft to ground) and chocks.

Performs acceptance, conditional, daily, phase, pre D-Level, post D-Level, special, transfer, turnaround and zonal aircraft inspections and preoperational and periodic inspections on SE IAW Maintenance Requirements Cards (MRC) and NAVAIR technical manuals.

Pre/Post-Op checks, fueling and operation of SE, tools, Individual Material Readiness List (IMRL) and Naval Aviation Metrology and Calibration (METCAL) assigned to the Power Line work center, to include conditional/scheduled inspections and periodic maintenance.

Performs all duties in accordance with the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) and Commander Naval Air Forces Instruction 4790.2B.

Job duties require that this mechanic: adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories, conduct maintenance inspections, and perform miscellaneous duties to service aircraft. This incumbent assists with the jacking and towing of aircraft, enters in the maintenance records description of the work performed and verifies the work was performed satisfactorily, required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition.

• Performs aircraft maintenance to include inspection, operational test, repair, and modification of aircraft electrical/avionics systems
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of applicable maintenance/technical manuals and publications, and special tools and test equipment.
• Must be familiar with operational capabilities and limitations of electrical/avionics systems
• Performs the troubleshooting and rewiring of complex avionics/electrical systems and subsystems discrepancies and modifications
• Uses blueprints, schematics, technical drawings and manufacturers’ drawings and sketches in the performance of assigned duties
• May be required to perform Maintenance Operational Checks (MOCs)
• Completes maintenance documentation accurately using OOMA, and required forms, as required by job assignment.
• Must show proficiency in the use of OOMA within 90 days after assignment
• High school diploma or equivalent-General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
• (2) years’ experience on Military aircraft is required. FAA Airframe & Power plants (A&P) certification and relevant civilian aircraft experience may be substituted.
• Must be able to meet any Government/Company licensing/qualification requirements for the position