A&P Mechanic

Job Purpose: 

The A&P Mechanic role provides aircraft maintenance and modification to a fleet of 65-A90 (U21) aircraft in support of the New World Screwworm (NWS) Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) mission at the Edinburg, TX base.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow directions and remain on task
• Disassemble, clean and maintain aircraft components and parts
• Organize and maintain shop environment, keeping it free from FOD
• Perform routine and non-routine aircraft maintenance
• Inspect aircraft and systems
• Read and understand OEM manuals, drawings, and diagrams, be familiar and follow company policies and procedures, comply with FAA regulations and documentation
• Troubleshoot and repair systems
• Other duties as assigned

Skills/Qualifications:

• High school education required, some college preferred
• Must hold a valid Airframe & Powerplant license
• Prior mechanical experience
• Technical aptitude
• Experience with turboprop aircraft, specifically King Air is preferred
• Ability to:
• Crawl in and out of tight spaces
• Comfortably work at elevated heights of at least 40 feet for extended periods of time
• Lift, balance and carry 50 lbs.
• Work in enclosed hangars and exterior weather conditions
• Work in close proximity to other people
• Relocation to Edinburg, TX is required

Job Experience: 

Mechanical acclamation, experience working with hands, repairing machines, troubleshooting, maintaining, modifying and improving all areas of aviation systems including electrical, sheet metal, general airframe and power plant in a well-recognized medium sized aviation operation.