Experienced Aircraft Structural Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

An A & P Maintenance Mechanic supports the daily needs of the maintenance operations of the customer, and ensures an outstanding experience by providing top level service at Pentastar Aviation.

Responsibilities:

This position reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor, and works in close partnership with the FAA, manufacturers, pilots and other Aircraft Maintenance Mechanics and Avionics Technicians. 

Ensures aircraft are maintained to airworthiness standards prescribed by applicable regulations, airworthiness directives, company policies, and best practices.

Inspect, test, troubleshoot, adjust, and repair different business transport category aircraft airframes and engines using hand tools and test equipment.

Maintain the highest level of quality and integrity.

Adjust, repair or replace defective components based on analysis of test results, following blueprints, schematics, handbooks and other technical documents.

Use precision instruments and equipment to measure parts for wear, and repair or replace as required.

Other duties as may be deemed necessary.

Requirements and Qualifications:

Current valid FAA Airframe license.  Powerplant license a plus with no history of infractions. Recent Airframe structural experience on  aircraft considered a plus.

3 to 10 years’ experience is preferred.

Experience working under a FAA approved Part 145 repair station required and Part 135 experience required.

Inspection Authorization a plus.

Must be able to read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals and specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.

Ability to work with little supervision to troubleshoot and repair systems on aircraft airframe and engine(s), including electrical, mechanical and hydraulic.

Versatility, flexibility, will be important as the schedule could include days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Superior customer focus, communication skills, and work ethic with a commitment to excellence.