Aircraft Mechanic

Airframe and Powerplant (A & P) Mechanic

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Labcorp is seeking an Airframe and Powerplant (A & P) Mechanic to join in Burlington, North Carolina.

At Labcorp we have a passion for helping people live happy and healthy lives. Every day we provide vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health. If you are passionate about helping people and have a drive for service, then Labcorp could be a great next career step! Join us and discover a path filled with opportunities for growth, continuous learning, professional challenges, and the chance to truly make a difference.

Work Condition and Schedule

Monday through Friday

Second Shift hours: 3:30 pm to 12:30 am

Flexibility in schedule - overtime may be requested

This position is based at the KBUY Burlington-Alamance Regional Airport

Work environment includes exposure to industrial noise, chemicals (fuel, oil, hydraulic fluid), machinery, and active aircraft.

Job Responsibilities

• Conducts aircraft maintenance on company owned aircraft: servicing, repairing, maintaining and inspecting airframe, engines, and propellers to ensure airworthiness in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) guidelines, Federal Aviation Regulations and company GOM/GMM.
• Complies with applicable regulatory bodies, including but not limited to: FAA, OSHA, EPA, EHS, airport authority, and complies with all necessary paperwork mandated by regulation.
• Repairs safety of flight and Aircraft-On-Ground (AOG) issues at the time of discovery.
• Coordinates with Flight Operations when the flight schedule may be affected by aircraft mechanical issues.
• Participates in maintenance training on the job or at training provider as required.
• May be required to travel domestically from time to time, up to 5% when needed to support other bases (OSU, BUY, TPA) for aircraft repair (i.e., Repair and recovery of aircraft having AOG events). Overnight stay may be required.
• Performs line service duties such as: aircraft marshaling, parking, staging, towing, and fueling.
• Conducts daily pre-flight and post-flight inspections.
• Performs other various work duties such as: Hangar, Facilities, and Aircraft cleaning.
• Maintains company Ground Service Equipment (GSE).
• Maintains the company fuel farm (i.e., receiving fuel, testing fuel, coordinating repairs, etc.)
• Assist pilots and other team members as needed to maintain efficient operations.
• Completes all assigned tasks with minimal supervision and direction.
• Supports and participates in the company Safety Management System (IS-BAO Stage 3 accredited).
• Lifting up to 70 pounds individually.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License.
• 3 + years of experience in aviation maintenance on Turboprop aircraft.
• 1+ years of knowledge or experience working on Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 series engines.
• 1+ years of knowledge or experience in one or more of the following areas: QC Inspection, Heavy Maintenance, Sheet Metal Repair, Avionics Troubleshooting, and/or Maintenance Training.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years or more of aviation maintenance experience on one of the following Turboprop aircraft: Cessna Grand Caravan; Beechcraft King Air; Piaggio Avanti P180; Pilatus PC-12; Daher TB-700, 900; Piper Meridian, M500, M600, M700; Kodiak 100, 900; Viking Otter DHC-6.
• 1+ years of knowledge or experience with LabCorp flight operations and schedule.
• Willing to obtain and maintain FAA Inspection Authorization (IA).
• 1+ years of experience in Part 121, 135, or 145 operations.

Additional Job Standards

• Must possess own tools (company will provide specialized tooling).
• Knowledge of FAA regulations as it pertains to aircraft maintenance.
• Knowledge of aircraft parts serviceability.
• Basic skills with Microsoft Office and applicable suite of products.
• Knowledge of applicable industry specific-software tools, including Veryon, Flightdocs, and CAMP.
• Understanding aircraft systems and the ability to determine aircraft airworthiness.
• Ability to effectively communicate with pilots, operations, and other maintenance personnel to resolve issues and coordinate repairs.
• Attention to detail; ability to troubleshoot issues quickly, accurately and determine effective solutions.
• Fine motor skills needed to handle small parts and tools with precision.
• Ability to understand technical manuals and maintenance instructions.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and stay updated with industry changes.

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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