Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic (Part 135)

The Team

Mechanics will perform maintenance on company aircraft for safe and reliable flights. Mechanics will be familiar with and held accountable for the privileges, limitations, and recency of experience requirements listed in 14 CFR Part 65.81(a), 65.81(b), 65.83, 65.85, and 65.87.

Compensation Starting at $34.00/Hour DOE
Employment Type Full-Time
Schedule Monday-Friday- 8AM-5PM 
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Regular/Temporary Regular
Requisition ID 587645840

Essential Functions:

1. Immediately inform supervisor of any discrepancies of unairworthy conditions found during performance of work assigned.
2. Perform heavy checks, service checks, line maintenance, pre-flights, and troubleshooting.
3. 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.
4. Modify aircraft structures, systems, or components by following drawings, engineering, or technical publications.
5. Service and maintain aircraft systems. Adjust, align, and calibrate aircraft systems using hand tools, gauges, and test equipment. Test engine and system operations.
6. Remove and install aircraft engines and propellers. Disassemble and inspect parts and engines for wear, warping, or other defects such as cracks, breaks, or leaks.
7. Execute towing, taxiing and engine run-up of aircraft, as qualified.
8. Heat, deice, and refuel aircraft as required.
9. Launch and recover company aircraft.
10. Operate ground support equipment and perform minor maintenance, as necessary.
11. Be available for on-call contract maintenance, as needed.
12. Document aircraft maintenance repairs and alterations IAW FAR’s, using appropriate company forms. Sign out serviceable aircraft parts. Tag repairable parts removed from the aircraft engines or components.
13. Be familiar with all Company Manuals and AD notes. Accomplish assigned duties in accordance with the policies and procedures therein. Periodically review Maintenance Bulletins and Memos.
14. Read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals and specifications to determine efficient methods to replace malfunctioning or damaged components.
15. Supervise mechanic helpers in the performance of those duties in which the A&P is qualified and back-sign as proof of supervision. Conduct and document OJT.
16. Maintain currency in all required training.
17. Perform other duties, as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities:

Safety

1. Comply with all safety aspects, specific practices and procedures of the work scope and position(s).
2. Be familiar with the Company’s Safety Management System (SMS) and Occupational Safety Manual (OSM).
3. Contribute to the Safety Culture of the Company and report any Safety Hazards.
4. Required to learn and understand Dangerous Goods Transportation requirements.
5. Keep your work areas clean and free of hazards; correct unsafe conditions when encountered and report those, that you are unable to personally correct, to a supervisor.

Security

1. Comply with all security practices, policies and procedures as trained.
2. Maintain employee vigilance and report all security concerns.

Administrative

1. Build an organizational culture in which passion for continuous improvement is innate.
2. Ensure adherence to procedures that promote the health and welfare of all employees.

Physical Abilities:

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position must perform in carrying out essential job functions.

1. Ability to reach horizontally and vertically with arms. Sufficient dexterity to manipulate small objects and print or write legibly.
2. Sufficient physical ability, strength, mobility and stamina to lift, carry, push or pull objects which may frequently exceed 70 pounds in a series of functional tests which clearly simulates the work environment.
3. Physical ability to sit for extended periods of time.
4. Requires the ability to be sedentary for extended periods of time.
5. Shall perceive the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, the manual dexterity to operate business related equipment, and handle and work with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Environmental Conditions:

1. Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.

License(s):

1. Airframe and Powerplant Certificate
2. Valid driver’s license

Qualifications:

1. Requires ability to understand and retain verbal and written information.
2. Requires knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance.
3. Requires manual dexterity to assemble and disassemble intricate assemblies.
4. Requires frequent lifting of weights of 70 pounds or more.

Requires ability to stand on hard surfaces, floors, ladders, and work stands for extended periods of time.

Total Rewards

• Competitive total rewards package
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401k match program
• Generous paid time off

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.

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