Aviation Mechanic – 2nd Line AH-64E / Mechanic – Phase
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 2269685
Date Posted: 7/2/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Abu Dhabi, AE
Salary: $117,500 - $130,500
Description
Go to end ⇓We are seeking experienced AH-64E Apache Mechanics to support 2nd Line Maintenance and Phase Maintenance operations on advanced rotary-wing aircraft. This role is responsible for performing inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and heavy maintenance on AH-64E Apache helicopters while ensuring maximum aircraft readiness and compliance with aviation safety and quality standards.
This position is ideal for experienced military aviation mechanics with extensive AH-64E maintenance experience who enjoy hands-on aircraft maintenance, complex troubleshooting, and supporting mission-critical aviation operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform 2nd Line and Phase Maintenance on AH-64E Apache helicopters.
- Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain aircraft airframe, mechanical systems, and components.
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in accordance with technical manuals and approved maintenance procedures.
- Troubleshoot aircraft discrepancies and restore systems to operational readiness.
- Perform corrosion inspections, prevention, and treatment activities.
- Remove, install, and repair aircraft components and major systems.
- Support heavy maintenance inspections and Phase Maintenance activities.
- Interpret technical manuals, aircraft schematics, work orders, and maintenance documentation.
- Complete maintenance documentation including work cards, logbooks, inspection reports, and service records.
- Collaborate with maintenance personnel to maximize aircraft availability and mission readiness.
- Maintain compliance with aviation safety, quality assurance, and regulatory requirements.
Must-Have Skills, Experience & Education
- High School Diploma required.
- Military or commercial aircraft maintenance training preferred.
- Minimum 6 years of AH-64 Apache maintenance experience.
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience maintaining AH-64E Apache aircraft.
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License or equivalent military qualification (such as Army MOS 15R formal training).
- Strong aircraft mechanical systems troubleshooting and repair experience.
- Ability to read and interpret:
- Technical manuals
- Aircraft maintenance documentation
- Mechanical schematics
- Valid driver's license.
- Required military documentation including:
- DD214
- DA Form 1059
- AH-64E transition certificates
- Military maintenance training records
Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience & Education
- Military or commercial aviation corrosion prevention certification.
- Advanced Phase Maintenance experience.
- Aircraft structural repair experience.
- Rotary-wing systems integration experience.
- Experience supporting high-tempo military aviation maintenance operations.
- Strong maintenance documentation and recordkeeping discipline.
- Additional rotary-wing aircraft maintenance experience beyond the AH-64 platform.




























