Powertrain Mechanic

Powertrain Mechanic

Summary

**Title**: Powertrain Mechanic

**ID**: 077-023

**Location**: Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

Description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Pinnacle, an Inc. 5000 fast-growing company, is seeking a Powertrain 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 culture affords many opportunities for advancement and career progression. We are a dynamic, fast-paced organization that is experiencing exponential growth Competitive benefits and flexible working options round out an attractive, dynamic, and challenging employment experience

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

The Powertrain Mechanic performs duties on the CH-47 aircraft.

Duties/Responsibilities:

- Performs unit-level maintenance on aircraft power train and rotor systems.
- Removes and replaces power train quills, transmissions adapting parts, rotary wing hub and tanks.
- Disassembles friction dampers and hanger assemblies.
- Disassembles repairs, reassembles, adjusts, balances and aligns power train and rotor components, systems and subsystems to include forward and aft rotor head assemblies according to directives.
- Applies corrosion preventative procedures. Cleans, preserves, and stores power train and rotor components.
- Uses and performs operator maintenance on ground support equipment, common and special tools.
- Maintains facilities for storage of returnable and hazardous materials.
- Requisitions and maintains shop and bench stock for repair of aircraft power train and rotor systems and subsystems.
- Prepares requests for turn-in and repair parts for power train and rotor components.
- Uses common measuring tools necessary for performing the tasks described herein, precision measuring tools and alignment fixtures.
- Assists Customer in the requisition and maintenance of shop and bench stock items for repair of aircraft powertrain systems.
- Uses and performs operator maintenance on common and special tools, AGSE and PGSE.
- Ensures that aircraft powertrain activities and procedures among designated organizations are planned, coordinated, integrated, and synchronized to achieve established platform operational readiness (OR) rates IAW contractual requirements.
- Responsible for the compliance with established maintenance systems, processes, procedures and reports that provide immediate situational awareness of platform OR rates.
- Establishes daily powertrain maintenance operational goals, objectives and priorities for implementation in-order to achieve stated OR rates.
- Oversees the daily powertrain maintenance management of individually assigned aircraft in support of the Maintenance Lead, in conjunction with Aviation Logistics for related platform parts and spares.
- Works within the maintenance quality control processes, procedures, and standards.
- Directs inquires, investigations, and research analysis related to powertrain maintenance of the aircraft and supporting maintenance activities to the Maintenance Lead.
- Coordinates activities and requirements for maintenance operations support with the Maintenance Lead.
- In coordination with the PC and Maintenance Lead, supports the Downed Aircraft Recovery Team (DART) processes and procedures.
- Enters data, reviews, and updates aircraft maintenance forms and records.
- Provides On-the-Job Training (OJT), coaching, and mentoring to RSLFAC personnel in all aspects of aircraft powertrain tasks as necessary.
- Ensures that all related maintenance operations are conducted in a safe manner.
- Other tasks as directed by the Maintenance Lead.

**SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS**:

- Eight (8) years’ experience and two (2) within the last five (5) years as an aircraft powertrain mechanic
- Successfully completed, and be qualified by the appropriate U.S. Government armed forces Powertrain course or civilian equivalent training
- Proficient in the use of computer-hosted interactive technical manuals, aircraft maintenance forms or similar aviation maintenance management system, and other aircraft related documentation
- Professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to effectively communicate with the customer in a professional and courteous manner
- Possess a valid state or Government issued driver’s license.
- Successfully pass an overseas deployment physical upon hire

**EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS**

HS diploma or equivalent required.

Associate's degree preferred.

NDI Level II or higher preferred.

**SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (Certifications, Etc.)**

US Citizenship required.

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**

Pinnacle Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans