Aviation Maintenance Technician - Inflatable Rafts and Slides

Aviation Maintenance Technician

SafeTech USA, a business unit of SK AeroSafety Group USA is seeking Aviation Maintenance Technicians for our Inflatables Raft and Slide shops in our Atlanta-based aviation safety MRO stations. This position requires an Aviation Maintenance Technician who is detail oriented with a strong work ethic. The successful candidates will not only be responsible for testing and packing inflatable units but will also assist in other safety equipment repair shops throughout the facility as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Knowledge, skills and technical aptitude to build a product that meets specifications and exceeds customer expectations.
• Technician that is self-motivated.
• Good eyesight and color vision, manual dexterity, and the ability to carry out complex, repetitive tasks quickly.
• Must be able to lift 75-100lbs.
• High school diploma or a general education degree (GED).
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant License is not required but would be beneficial.
• Have the ability to read and interpret documents including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedures, and manuals.
• Math skills must include the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Must be able to rig a unit (attaches various parts to a unit, such as aspirator (intake valves), cylinder, lines/cords, anchor, locator lights and battery, etc.
• Must be able to tie various knots in specific manner.
• Understand how to deflate a unit to prepare it for folding.
• During folding process must be able to push, pull, tug (using hands and feet), bend, kneel, stoop, etc.
• Will need computer knowledge to make computer entries.
• Must be able to complete various types of maintenance documents such as, Service Difficulty Reports, Test Results, In- Process Inspections and complete FAA form 8130 and EASA Form 1 in accordance with FAA & EASA Regulations and company policies.
• Will be required to pass a drug and background screening.

Company Profile:

The industry leader in the service, repair and certification of safety equipment for all types of aircraft. SafeTech USA is the nationwide leader in the OEM specific service of aviation safety equipment with facilities and customers across North America. This position allows for personal & professional growth with a strong company that has staked out a formidable and substantial position in a competitive market. SafeTech, founded in 1984, is part of the SK AeroSafety Group and operates across the USA through a network of regional support centers located in Phoenix, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Indianapolis, Miami, Los Angeles, and Ridgeland SC (near Savannah, GA). Over the years, SafeTech has developed strong relationships with original equipment manufacturers, as well as after-market parts and service establishments, in an effort to provide the most complete, accurate, cost effective and timely service available in the industry. SafeTech USA team members are eligible for medical insurance, life insurance, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays and vacation, company match to our 401K, employee perks program, and bonus eligibility.