Aircraft Tech

Aviation Technology Associates (AVTECH Global) is looking for an Aircraft Tech.

Pay Rate

$25.66 to $37.86 per hour (depending on experience, location, etc.)

Job Type

Full-time, Contract

Contract Duration

12 months (w/opportunity for extension)

Benefits

• Coverage of up to one-half of employee's medical insurance premium for a base plan
• Eight paid holidays
• Per diem split (if qualified)
• Three sets of uniforms (if applicable)
• Opportunity to become a direct hire after ninety days

Experience/Education

• High School diploma/GED.
• Experience requirement ranges from having a FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate or two (2) years of aviation maintenance experience, to having a FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate and four (4) years aviation maintenance experience, including three (3) years of experience working on mid/large size aircraft.

Unique Skills

• Valid driver's license may be required.
• Participation in a DOT/FAA drug and alcohol program may be required.

Purpose

Performs or assists with inspections, maintenance, and repairs on aircraft systems and structures.

Level I Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Communicate as required to receive and understand work assignments.
• Perform basic aircraft inspections, repairs, and modifications under close supervision.
• Assist with movement of aircraft as required.
• Properly complete CMP cards, work order sign‑offs, and other paperwork in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all work accomplished meets quality standards and specifications.
• Properly identify (tag) customer property and equipment.
• Store aircraft components and other customer property securely and safely.
• Follow standard operating procedures when operating ground support equipment (external power carts, hydraulic power units, hydraulic lift platforms, forklifts, compressed gas cylinders, etc.).
• Ensure all customer property is properly protected.
• Use material tracking system to create parts demand, and charge labor to work orders, items, and squawks.
• Properly collect and dispose of waste fuel, oil, hydraulic and de‑icing fluids, and solvent rags.
• Apply 6S and Lean Initiatives to keep shops, hangars, and aircraft work areas clean and uncluttered.
• Properly use and maintain company‑provided tools and equipment. Return items to designated storage area after use.
• Comply with safety rules and procedures. Use protective equipment as required and be alert for unsafe conditions. Address and report unsafe conditions before putting people or property at risk.
• In support of aircraft certification and final phase testing, may include flight tests on aircraft as required.

Level II Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Communicate as required to receive and understand work assignments. Perform complex aircraft inspections, repairs, and modifications with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate with MTL, STM, and the Inspection Department to ensure compliance with internal and FAA inspection and documentation requirements. Properly complete CMP cards, work order sign‑offs, and other paperwork in a timely and accurate manner. Assist as needed with shift turnovers.
• Ensure that all work accomplished meets quality standards and specifications.
• Properly identify (tag) customer property and equipment. Store aircraft components and other customer property securely and safely.
• Follow standard operating procedures when operating ground support equipment (external power carts, hydraulic mules, hydraulic lift platforms, tow tugs, forklifts, compressed gas cylinders, etc.).
• Coordinate, accomplish, and assist with aircraft movement in hangar and ramp areas.
• Provide training to less experienced technicians.
• Protect customer property (PTP).
• Properly collect and dispose of waste fuel, oil, hydraulic fluids, de‑icing fluids, and solvent rags. Apply 6S and Lean Initiatives to keep shops, hangars, and aircraft work areas clean and uncluttered.
• Implement and apply Lean/continuous improvement processes to all areas of responsibility.
• Properly use and maintain company‑provided tools and equipment. Return items to designated storage area after use.
• Comply with safety rules and procedures. Use protective equipment as required. Be alert for unsafe conditions. Address unsafe conditions before putting people or property at risk.
• Use the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks, and sign‑offs, and to charge labor to correct work orders.
• In support of aircraft certification and final phase testing, may include flight tests on aircraft as required.

Level IV (Senior) Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Independently perform a variety of aircraft modifications and maintenance functions such as removal and installations of airframes, landing gear, engine components, electrical components, and control systems to assure conformance to procedures, performances and test specifications.
• Perform required periodic maintenance and necessary servicing of all aircraft mechanical systems. Must demonstrate the ability to consistently perform assigned maintenance task within the quoted or standard CMP time.
• Provide work direction for assigned technicians. Promote high standards of quality through instruction and by example setting.
• Act on behalf of Mechanical Team Lead (MTL) in his/her absence and assume the duties and responsibilities of the MTL when assigned.
• Coordinate with the Inspection department to ensure compliance with internal and FAA inspection and documentation requirements. Properly complete work order sign‑offs, shift turnovers, and other paperwork in a timely manner. Ensure that all work accomplished meets quality standards and specifications.
• Properly identify (tag) customer property and equipment. Store aircraft components and other customer property securely and safely.
• Follow standard operating procedures and JSAs when operating ground support equipment, such as power supply, hydraulic rigs, nitrogen filler carts, and oxygen service carts. Operate and supervise use of special support equipment used in removal and installations of major components.
• Coordinate movement of aircraft as required.
• Assist in training new employees concerning computerized maintenance program (CMP) maintenance manuals, SRMs illustrated parts catalog (IPC) usage, flight test installations, and all maintenance of major components.
• Coordinate with other departments to arrange for the overhaul or repair of customer property as needed.
• Use the material tracking system to create parts demand and to charge labor to correct work orders and item numbers.
• Apply 6S and Lean Initiatives to keep shops, hangars, and aircraft work areas clean and uncluttered. Properly collect and dispose of waste fuel, oil, hydraulic fluids, de‑icing fluids, and solvent rags.
• Implement and apply Lean/continuous improvement processes to all areas of responsibility.
• Properly use and maintain company‑provided tools and equipment. Return items to designated storage area after use.
• Advanced knowledge of inspection and maintenance procedures for various aircraft models and systems within each aircraft product line.
• Advanced knowledge of pertinent technical reference materials (maintenance manuals, IPCs, Service Bulletins, structural repair manuals, engineering drawings, ADS, etc.).

Other Requirements

• In support of aircraft certification and final phase testing, may include flight tests on aircraft as required.
• Working knowledge of the FAA regulations, process specifications, Repair Station and Quality Control manuals, and company policies and procedures.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Performs other duties as assigned.