CH-47 Flight Engineer

General Description

Responsible for performing crew duties on CH-47 aircraft, ensuring safe and efficient operations during flight. Conducts pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight inspections, monitoring aircraft systems, and supporting maintenance test flight and ferry flight operations.

DUTIES

• Conduct scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on CH-47 aircraft when not performing flight engineer duties.
• Perform troubleshooting and repairs on all aircraft systems.
• Perform routine inspections and pre-flight/post-flight inspections in support of flight operations.
• Maintain records and maintenance actions in accordance with service guidance.
• Maintain crewmember flight records.
• Use specialized tools and diagnostic equipment in support of maintenance operations.
• Must qualify and maintain currency in aircraft auxiliary power units (APUs).
• Meet all requirements, as a non-rated crewmember IAW with service guidance for specific design, type, series aircraft which duties are to be performed.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Education/ Experience Requirements

• Must possess a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a military aircraft repairer school for CH-47 aircraft.
• Service qualified flight crewmember with a minimum of 150 flight hours.
• FAA A&P license is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in Army aviation maintenance.
• Must pass a contractor or military evaluation initially and annually thereafter.
• Must hold a valid, current FAA Class III Medical Certificate.
• Must meet minimum flight hour requirements for flight engineer as specified in DCMA INST 8210-1D.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Secret Clearance.
  
  

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform post offer, pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Physical Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for certain periods throughout the day.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands, working at heights with fall protection devices.
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds and carry for short distances.
• May be required to read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.
• Must be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings and other small scales.
• Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
• Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.
• May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, fork lift, APU, etc.
  
  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/ VEVRAA/ ADA

TNC and its subsidiaries fall under ANCSA and are entitled under Federal Law to extend hiring preferences to its shareholders. ANCSA provides TNC the authority to give shareholder preference in hiring. TNC reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Tyonek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA governed Federal Contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities. TNC provides all employees and job applicants equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, national origin or any other reason prohibited by law.

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