Description
Helicopter Crew Chiefs, UH-1; are flight crew members who, when assigned to the flight schedule, are responsible to the pilot in command while in operation of the aircraft and associated mission/weapons systems. When not assigned to the flight schedule they report to their respective work center within the maintenance department where they inspect, service, maintain, and repair power plants, transmissions, drivetrains, fuel systems, flight control systems, and rotor systems.
Core Skills
- Aircraft systems maintenance (powerplant, drivetrain, fuel, flight controls)
- Technical troubleshooting and fault isolation
- Use of technical manuals and maintenance documentation
- Inspection and preventive maintenance procedures
- Safety and risk management in aviation environments
- Crew resource management and communication
- Checklist discipline and procedural compliance
- Basic avionics and electrical systems familiarity
- Tool control and parts accountability
- Record-keeping in maintenance information systems
- Time management and task prioritization
- Teamwork in high-risk environments
- Training and mentoring junior personnel
Common Certifications
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic
- FAA Commercial Rotorcraft Pilot Certificate
- OEM Type Training (UH-1)
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
Civilian Career Paths
- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
- FLEET MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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