Aircraft Mechanic I (Sheet Metal) - Day Shift

Innovative Consulting & Management Services (ICMS) is a Professional & Technical Management Consulting firm with over 20 years of consulting experience. We offer technical professional services to Federal and State Governments, and Commercial clients.

ICMS is a Small Business and Certified HUBZone employer. We deliver value to our clients by combining deep industry knowledge with strong functional capabilities. Our focus is to manage cost-effective programs while at the same time mitigating risk and improving results. Our success is about teamwork, a coordinated effort from all disciplines, from clients to consultants and most important, it’s about delivering on our commitments.

The purpose of this position is to provide aircraft maintenance services to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) for the Short-Range Recovery (SRR) Division. To ensure that aircraft remain in top condition, ALC currently completes program depot maintenance (PDM) (described as a total overhaul of an airframe) every four (4) years on each of the USCG’s aircraft. During this time, the aircraft are completely disassembled, cleaned, repaired, repainted and built back up before returning to the fleet. ALC may also complete overhauls and repairs for various other Government aircraft and components. In support of the USCG’s PDM program, the USCG requires Aircraft Maintenance Services (AMS) to perform the disassembly, maintenance, repair, inspections, evaluations of sheet metal and composite structures, electrical and electrical components, avionics and avionics components, dynamic components, landing gear and flight controls, along with the routing and verification of components, equipment and supplies on the SRR MH-65 aircraft.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The primary responsibilities of the position will include but not limited to:

• Ability to demonstrate work methods and techniques.
• Ability to read, understand and apply trade or administrative guides, such as technical manuals, technical orders, blueprints, sketches, and other related documents.
• Ability to lift, reach, bend, walk, pull, sit, stand, crouch, stoop, kneel and stretch for prolonged periods of time. May be required to work in cramped, awkward and strained positions or required to climb ladders, work platforms, scaffolding and aircraft structures.
• Knowledge, skill, and ability to follow appropriate safety procedures common to the trade.
• Knowledge of specific hazardous materials and hazardous wastes procedures is necessary, including the proper fitting and usage of protective gear and completion of related training.
• Must be able to carry items up to 40 pounds, or heavier with assistance from other workers or weightlifting devices.
• May be required to wear cumbersome personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing for Hazardous Material operations.
• Specialized experience in aviation sheet metal repair and experience related to USCG aircraft specific models is highly desirable.
• Experience in aircraft sheet metal structures to include maintenance and repair with a minimum of five years practical experience.
• Technical capability/experience with aircraft, airframes, components and substructures. Should include maintenance of primary, secondary, and tertiary structures.
• Experience with USCG MH65 aircraft is highly desirable.
• Technical capability to assist in planned depot maintenance of USCG aviation assets.
• Ability to conduct research using USCG data systems such as Technical Manual Application System (TMAPS) and Microsoft Office Suite, or similar type systems. A minimum of five (5) years of practical experience is desired.
• Familiarity with Airbus Helicopters’ Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) manuals or similar OEM manuals, with the ability to research maintenance history, procedures and component limitations are desired.
• Technical capability to deal with aircraft upgrades and aging aircraft sustainment issues. Experience with new component integration and developing repair and or replacement strategies for airframes, components and/or substructures.
• Capability to work in regulated areas with toxic materials present including hexavalent chromium and cadmium. This will include use of PPE, such as protective clothing, respirator, etc.