Powertrain Mechanic

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Pinnacle is seeking a Powertrain Mechanic to support our International business area. Pinnacle, headquartered in Huntsville, AL, is a leading innovator, developer, and provider of defense and aerospace products and services. Pinnacle fosters a corporate culture with many opportunities for advancement and career progression. We are a dynamic, fast-paced organization that is experiencing exponential growth. Pinnacle has been on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list in 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 Pinnacle offers competitive, traditional benefits, and we are excited about our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

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

**Duties/Responsibilities**:
1. Performs unit-level maintenance on aircraft power train and rotor systems.
2. Removes and replaces power train quills, transmissions adapting parts, rotary wing hub and tanks.
3. Disassembles friction dampers and hanger assemblies.
4. 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.
5. Applies corrosion preventative procedures. Cleans, preserves, and stores power train and rotor components.
6. Uses and performs operator maintenance on ground support equipment, common and special tools.
7. Maintains facilities for storage of returnable and hazardous materials.
8. Requisitions and maintains shop and bench stock for repair of aircraft power train and rotor systems and subsystems.
9. Prepares requests for turn-in and repair parts for power train and rotor components.
10. Uses common measuring tools necessary for performing the tasks described herein, precision measuring tools and alignment fixtures.
11. Assists Customer in the requisition and maintenance of shop and bench stock items for repair of aircraft powertrain systems.
12. Uses and performs operator maintenance on common and special tools, AGSE and PGSE.
13. 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.
14. Responsible for the compliance with established maintenance systems, processes, procedures and reports that provide immediate situational awareness of platform OR rates.
15. Establishes daily powertrain maintenance operational goals, objectives and priorities for implementation in-order to achieve stated OR rates.
16. 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.
17. Works within the maintenance quality control processes, procedures, and standards.
18. Directs inquires, investigations, and research analysis related to powertrain maintenance of the aircraft and supporting maintenance activities to the Maintenance Lead.
19. Coordinates activities and requirements for maintenance operations support with the Maintenance Lead.
20. In coordination with the PC and Maintenance Lead, supports the Downed Aircraft Recovery Team (DART) processes and procedures.
21. Enters data, reviews, and updates aircraft maintenance forms and records.
22. Provides On-the-Job Training (OJT), coaching, and mentoring to RSLFAC personnel in all aspects of aircraft powertrain tasks as necessary.
23. Ensures that all related maintenance operations are conducted in a safe manner.
24. Other tasks as directed by the Maintenance Lead.

**SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS**:
1. Eight (8) years' experience and two (2) within the last five (5) years as an aircraft powertrain mechanic
2. Successfully completed, and be qualified by the appropriate U.S. Government armed forces Powertrain 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

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