Senior Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Senior Aircraft Maintenance TechnicianWe are seeking a full-time Senior Aircraft Maintenance Technician at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for performing routine to complex aircraft maintenance activities, general aircraft servicing, and assist with various scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance including major repairs and alterations, while mentoring Aircraft Maintenance Technician 1 and 2 associates.Essential FunctionsAssist with tracking aircraft inspection status and forecasting inspection schedulesMaintain aircraft in accordance with current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulationsPerform routine to complex aircraft maintenance activities including but not limited to oil and filter changes, tire maintenance, lightbulb and battery replacements and general aircraft servicing as well as performing aircraft weighing/major repairs/alterationsPrepare logbook entries for inspectionsMentor less-experienced Aircraft Maintenance Technician 1 and 2 techniciansMust be willing to work overtime and work a flexible schedule if neededCompliance with DOT (Department of Transportation) requirementsBasic QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GEDMust possess a minimum of 10 years relevant aviation maintenance experience OR equivalent combination of education / related military experience and/or aviation related experienceMust possess an Aircraft Mechanics certificate with an Airframe and Powerplant ratingAbility to perform inspections on small single and multiengine aircraftAbility to perform routine and complex maintenance items with no assistance / supervisionAbility to troubleshoot and resolve routine discrepancies with limited assistanceAbility to interpret simple wiring diagrams without assistanceDemonstrate an understanding of Title 14 Code of Federal RegulationsProficiency with towing and taxiing aircraftAbility to prepare required aircraft logbook entries for inspectionsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsProficiency using Microsoft Office productsExperience working within compliance of Department of Transportation (DOT) requirementsMust possess the ability to routinely bend, twist, and lift up to 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 100 lbs. while using safe lifting techniques; pushing/pulling equipment up to 200 lbs.; standing and sitting for extended periods of time; kneeling, stooping, crouching, and crawling; climbing and utilizing ladders to connect cables and walking long distances throughout the facility; repetitive motionTolerates products, materials and fumes associated with aircraft maintenance; tolerates working in confined spaces and heights above four feetTolerates working in extreme temperatures and noisy environmentsGarmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability. This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits