Drive & Rotor Technician

Job Description:

LAUNCH Defense is looking for CH-47 Drive and Rotor Technicians.

Drive & Rotor Technician perform overhaul, repair, inspections and testing of various drive & rotor components and parts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and interprets maintenance manuals, or other technical data to determine the feasibility and method to perform the assigned tasks.
• Cleans and inspects drive & rotor components and parts for damage and wear using visual examination and special tooling and equipment. Follows shop standard work procedures for clean up and equipment preventive maintenance.
• Replaces or repairs damaged or worn drive & rotor parts using general hand tools, special tools, pneumatic tools and precision measuring equipment. Assembles components with same tools and equipment.
• Performs tests and/or checks as required to confirm drive & rotor parts serviceability utilizing special tools and equipment.
• Properly documents all inspection findings and work performed/corrective action in the appropriate maintenance records to meet established standards.
• Maintains work areas and tools in a clean and organized manner, practices proper tool and FOD control.
• Performs work safely and utilizes the appropriate technical data for the assigned task.
• Monitors and supports continuous improvement activities by utilizing Lean and continuous improvement tools striving to identify and eliminate waste in all its forms in an effort to improve quality and safety, decrease lead time and reduce cost.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required, further education or advance instruction relative to technical field is desirable
• Requires 3+ years’ mechanical experience and a strong aptitude for acquiring new mechanical skills and knowledge
• Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license preferred (Airframe license is equivalent to 1 year experience; Powerplant license is equivalent to 1 year experience; A&P license is equivalent to 2 years’ experience)
• Experience in Boeing 107/CH46 or Boeing 234/CH47 transmission components and or rotor head components preferred
• Documented military or commercial transmission or rotor head maintenance and/or component maintenance training preferred
• Training and experience utilizing Lean methods in a production environment
• Ability to locate, read and follow the technical data appropriate for the assigned task
• Ability to use precision measuring equipment and hand tools appropriate to the assigned tasks
• Ability to work overtime and/or weekends as assigned dependent on production needs
• Ability to work in a shop environment or work outdoors locally or in remote locations as needed for customer support
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Why Choose LAUNCH?

A team of aviation staffing experts leads LAUNCH. We understand the challenges of finding the top aviation jobs and we focus on linking you with the best openings in the most sought-after locations.

LAUNCH offers you an ACA compliant benefit package including company-sponsored medical insurance with multiple plans to choose from. Our Minimum Essential Coverage is offered to every employee who does not have coverage elsewhere at no cost to you!

LAUNCH also offers a 401(k) program. Plus, you join the LAUNCH Loyalty Club on your first day, earning you extra cash bonuses, apparel and safety rewards.

If you’re ready to LAUNCH your career, you've found an employer that can take you to new heights.

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Job Ident #: 32997

Company Details

LAUNCH Defense

814 Commerce Drive
Suite 250
Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 USA
www.launchtws.com/defense/

LAUNCH DEFENSE is committed to standing up programs for our integrator partners within military aviation maintenance and modification scopes of work. We deliver highly specialized Maintenance Repair & Overhaul (MRO), CLS Services (Contractor Logistics...

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Job Info

Location

Aurora, Oregon, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

LAUNCH Defense

814 Commerce Drive
Suite 250
Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 USA
www.launchtws.com/defense/