What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aircraft Mechanic, MRO position at AAA United States Inc?
Description
About the Company:
We provide specialized subcontracting and technical assistance services to support clients in the transport and aerospace industries. We work closely with clients to ensure that our solutions meet their needs and exceed their expectations. Our team members are motivated individuals that do remarkable things every day!
Position Summary:
AAA United States, Inc. has partnered with a company in Wichita, KS that is a world leading manufacturer of business aircraft with a global network of service centers. They are committed to building their products with the future in mind – making them reliable and more efficient, while contributing to highly favorable operating costs. They masterfully design private jets and signature moments through an extensive portfolio of innovative products. The facility has received 21 consecutive FAA Diamond Awards and is actively involved in the Hartford community, spearheading programs to create awareness about aviation maintenance among local students and to help close the gender gap in the industry. We are looking for skilled Aircraft Mechanic, MRO to assist with this client's production needs.
The Aircraft Mechanic, MRO is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and overhauling mechanical and electrical components of aircraft, vehicles, or industrial machinery.
Essential Functions:
- Adhere to General Work Requirements
- Service various aircraft systems, for example, hydraulic systems, high pressure air/nitrogen/oxygen systems, alcohol anti-ice system, refrigerated air system, and ground support equipment per applicable aircraft model
- Perform functional tests simulating ground and flight conditions on aircraft mechanical systems, for example, hydraulic system, environmental control system (ECS), anti-ice systems, emergency pneumatic systems, primary/secondary flight control systems, baggage compartment leak rate, and oxygen system
- Weigh aircraft to obtain empty aircraft weight
- Assist with troubleshooting and repairing aircraft hydraulic-mechanical systems to the component level, for example, hydraulic system, ECS, anti-ice systems, emergency pneumatic systems, primary/secondary flight control systems, baggage compartment leak rate, and oxygen system
- Inspect, identify, and repair aircraft parts, components, and systems located in close-out areas
- Assemble and install aircraft components, for example, fitted parts, sheet metal assemblies, component racks and batteries, and crew and slave equipment
- Complete aircraft paperwork and prepare aircraft for turn to flight
- Assist with jacking and moving aircraft and/or equipment to next station
- Analyze hydraulic fluid for contamination on applicable aircraft models and ground support equipment
- Support other areas in functional testing, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical components as problems arise
- Assist other employees in the performance of their duties within area(s) of qualification
- Troubleshoot and repair aircraft hydraulic-mechanical systems to the component level, for example, hydraulic system, environmental control system (ECS), anti-ice systems, emergency pneumatic systems, primary/secondary flight control systems, baggage compartment leak rate, and oxygen system
- Modify aircraft systems and airframe in accordance to engineering specifications
Requirements
- 5 years of experience working on aircraft final assembly and system installation, which must include 1 year experience on Bombardier aircraft models
- Hold thorough knowledge of mechanical aircraft systems
- Read and interpret engineering documents
- Operate ground support equipment
- Thorough knowledge of safety and operating procedures for power-on aircraft
- Working knowledge of electrical aircraft systems
- Read system schematics
- Basic knowledge of electrical systems
- Operate ground support equipment to simulate ground and flight conditions
- Adjust electrical switches per applicable systems
- Working knowledge of safety and operating procedures for power-on aircraft
- Able to obtain and renew certifications
- Able to obtain CFC certification
- Able to recognize potential electrical hazards in order to prevent injury to self or others
