Aircraft Mechanic III (AH-64 Specialty) – OCONUS Townsville

About the role

The Aircraft Mechanic III (AH-64 Specialty) is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and modifying complex aircraft structures, systems, and engines in a high‑tempo OCONUS environment. The role includes supervising lower‑level technicians, ensuring compliance with Army and FAA regulations, and supporting flight test operations.

Key responsibilities

• Perform and supervise inspections, repairs, and modifications of airframe, power‑plant, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel and flight‑control systems.
• Interpret technical data such as blueprints, aircraft technical manuals, and manufacturer guidance to resolve complex malfunctions.
• Maintain accurate aircraft logs, weight‑and‑balance records, and ensure configuration control compliance.
• Guide and mentor junior technicians during maintenance, troubleshooting, and special inspections.
• Participate in maintenance test flights, operational checks, and calibration of diagnostic equipment.

Required profile

• Valid A&P license with at least five years recent aviation maintenance experience, including five years on rotary‑wing aircraft.
• U.S. citizenship, passport with required validity, and ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• High school diploma or equivalent; U.S. military technical school or AH‑64 training preferred.
• Ability to lift/push/pull equipment up to 25 lb (occasionally 50 lb) and work in noisy, drafty hangar environments.

Required skills

• Aircraft structural and sheet‑metal repair, including use of brakes, shears, and cable tensiometers.
• Proficiency with torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, and specialized test equipment.
• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, and electrical systems on AH‑64 helicopters.
• Familiarity with FAA regulations, Army logistics aviation information systems, and aircraft logbook documentation.