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