Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic

Description

Role Summary

Perform maintenance on company aircraft for safe and reliable flights.

Compensation Starting at $34.00 p/hr
Employment Type Regular Full-Time
FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Key Duties

• Perform major and minor repairs or alterations to company aircraft including engine systems, flight controls, fuel systems, hydraulic systems, landing gear systems, and structural components.
• Adjust, align, and calibrate aircraft systems using hand tools, gauges, and test equipment.
• Disassemble and inspect parts and engines for wear, warping, or other defects such as cracks, breaks, or leaks.
• Perform daily checks, service checks, line maintenance, preflight and troubleshooting.
• Remove and install aircraft engines and propellers.
• Modify aircraft structures, systems, or components, following drawings, engineering or technical publications.
• Execute towing, taxiing and engine run-up of aircraft.
• Service and maintain aircraft systems.
• Test engine and system operations.
• Heat, deice, and refuel aircraft as required.
• Launch and recover company aircraft.
• Operate ground support equipment and perform minor maintenance, as necessary.
• Available for on-call contract maintenance as needed.
• Document aircraft maintenance repairs and alterations IAW FAR's using appropriate company forms.
• Sign out serviceable aircraft parts and tag repairable parts removed from the aircraft engines or components.
• Read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals and specifications to determine efficient methods of replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
• Be familiar with all company manuals and AD notes. Periodically review maintenance bulletins.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or She will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.

Required

• Valid Driver's License
• Requires an Airframe and Powerplant Certificate .
• Requires the ability to understand and retain information provided verbally and written.
• Requires knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance.
• Requires manual dexterity to assemble and dissemble intricate assemblies.
• Requires frequent lifting of weights of 70 lb or more.
• Requires standing on hard surfaces, floors, ladders, and work stands for extended periods of time.
• Requires the ability to work in extreme weather conditions.

Benefits Packet Includes

• Group Medical/Vision/Dental/Life Insurance Coverage
• 401k Retirement Match Savings Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Floating Holiday
• Paid Time Off
• Jury Duty Pay
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Employment Opportunity


We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you would like to view a copy of our affirmative action plans, please contact us.