Aircraft Mechanic III – AH‑64 Specialty (OCONUS)

About the role

The Aircraft Mechanic III (AH‑64 Specialty) is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and modifying complex aircraft structures, systems, and engines in Townsville, Australia. The role provides technical guidance to lower‑level technicians and ensures compliance with all aviation standards and Army regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Perform inspections, repairs, and modifications on airframe, power‑plant, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, and mechanical components.
• Interpret technical data such as blueprints, manufacturers’ manuals, and technical orders to diagnose and resolve equipment malfunctions.
• Enter and maintain accurate records in aircraft logs and the Army’s logistics information system.
• Supervise and mentor junior technicians during aircraft modifications and maintenance efforts.
• Participate in maintenance test flights, operational checks, and weight‑and‑balance calculations.

Required profile

• Valid A&P license with at least five years of aviation maintenance experience, including five years on rotary‑wing aircraft, within the last ten years.
• U.S. citizenship, a valid passport, and ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• High school diploma or equivalent; U.S. military technical school or AH‑64 training preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lb regularly and up to 50 lb occasionally, and to work in noisy, dusty, and extreme‑weather environments.

Required skills

• Aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting and repair (engine, sheet‑metal, hydraulic, electrical, power‑train).
• Structural modification and sheet‑metal repair techniques.
• Use of specialized tools: torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet‑metal brakes and shears.
• Knowledge of aircraft logbook entry procedures and Army aviation logistics systems (ULLSAE).
• Basic electrical theory and ability to assess non‑complex electrical systems.