Airframe and Powerplant Technician

General Summary:

Aircraft Technician/Quality Control, Service Center is a Designated Inspector who is responsible for supporting Honda Aircraft Company’s Part 145 Repair Station by ensuring compliance with FAA regulations, company policies, and established quality standards. This role performs required aircraft inspections by verifying the airworthiness and regulatory compliance of maintenance activities. The position reviews maintenance documentation, validates the completion of tasks, and ensures customer aircraft are returned to service in a safe, compliant, and airworthy condition. In addition, this position will also be responsible to perform Technician tasks, as required, when no inspection work is available.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs required aircraft inspections, return-to-service (RTS) activities, and reviews maintenance documentation to ensure compliance and airworthiness.
• Demonstrated ability to make airworthiness determinations and return-to-service decisions in accordance with 145 Repair Station procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Interpret FAA regulations, maintenance manuals, engineering drawings, service bulletins, airworthiness directives, and approved technical data.
• Review aircraft, engine, and component records of repairs and alterations to ensure conformity to FAA approved/acceptable data.
• Review aircraft logbooks and other necessary aircraft-related documentation for accuracy. • Coordinate with the maintenance team to ensure accurate and timely completion of aircraft inspections.
• Maintain and update aircraft maintenance records.
• Mentor technicians on proper maintenance documentation practices, including maintenance sign-offs and aircraft logbook entries.
• Monitor and ensure ongoing compliance with FAA 14 CFR Part 145 regulations and Repair Station Manuals.
• Coordinate Part 135 Operator Required Inspection Item (RII) training for maintenance personnel, ensure compliance with Part 135 operator requirements, and perform RII inspections as required.
• Perform Technician maintenance tasks, as required.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including any shift, weekends, and travel assignments, as required to support operational and customer needs.
• The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position. Other special assignments and functional roles may be assigned (as needed).

Education, Work Experience, Certification and/or Licensure:

• Airframe and Powerplant License required
• Minimum of 18 months of practical aircraft maintenance experience
• Honda Aircraft HA-420 experience preferred, or equivalent aircraft maintenance experience.
• Previous quality assurance experience in an aerospace environment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Highly effective verbal communication skills with technicians, engineers, customers, auditors, and regulatory authorities
• Must have computer skills necessary to work in Windows-based office programs: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Quantum, etc.
• Highly proficient in the use of precision measuring and inspection equipment (calipers, Micrometers, Borescope)
• Understanding of human factors, Safety Management Systems (SMS), and error prevention techniques
• Extensive knowledge of FAA regulations
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple aircraft projects simultaneously
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies, non-conformities, and documentation errors that may affect airworthiness
• Ability to identify potential safety risks before they impact aircraft airworthiness or operational readiness

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods
• May be exposed to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraft
• May be exposed to fumes, hazards, or work near moving mechanical parts, vehicles, or aircraft