A&P Airframe Mechanic

Purpose: The A&P Mechanic diagnoses, adjusts, repairs and/or overhauls aircraft and related systems.

Company Benefits and Perks:

Pay (hourly)
Full time schedule: 7AM - 4PM Monday through Friday
Committed to our Military Veterans
Comprehensive Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision
HSA (with company contribution) and FSA
Life Insurance, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) with Company Match up to 12%
Paid Time Off (PTO)

Responsibilities:

Examine and inspect aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and deicers to locate cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems
Conduct routine and special inspections as required by regulations
Inspect completed work to certify that maintenance meets standards and that aircraft are ready for operation
Read and interpret maintenance manuals and FAA/manufacturer publications and directives to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components
Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance
Modify aircraft structures, systems, or components, following drawings, schematics, charts, engineering orders, and technical publications
Replace or repair worn, defective, or damaged components, using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment
Read and interpret pilots' descriptions of problems to diagnose causes
Assemble and install electrical, plumbing, mechanical, hydraulic, and structural components and accessories, using hand or power tools
Inventory and ordering supplies, parts, materials, and equipment
Check for corrosion, distortion, and cracks in the fuselage, wings, and tail
Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Must hold a valid Airframe & Powerplant license
3+ years of equivalent military, trade school, or aircraft experience preferred
High school education required; some college preferred
Provide your own toolbox (shadowed) and tools (etched)
Ability to perform maintenance duties utilizing basic hand tools
Ability to use and effectively navigate ERP program, time clock, and company intranet
Proven technical/mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, especially their design, uses, repair and maintenance
Proven ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues and use manuals to determine effective solution
Manage time to effectively meet company priorities
Ability to work in a collaborative environment with A&P Mechanics, Inspectors, Pilots, and Engineers to maintain and modify aircraft
Ability to: lift, balance, and carry 50 lbs, crawl in and out of tight spaces, and predominantly work in enclosed hangars, occasionally in exterior weather conditions or elevated heights