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 FridayCommitted to our Military VeteransComprehensive Benefits

Medical, Dental, VisionHSA (with company contribution) and FSALife Insurance, Long-Term and Short-Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance Program401(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 problemsConduct routine and special inspections as required by regulationsInspect completed work to certify that maintenance meets standards and that aircraft are ready for operationRead and interpret maintenance manuals and FAA/manufacturer publications and directives to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged componentsMaintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenanceModify aircraft structures, systems, or components, following drawings, schematics, charts, engineering orders, and technical publicationsReplace or repair worn, defective, or damaged components, using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipmentRead and interpret pilots' descriptions of problems to diagnose causesAssemble and install electrical, plumbing, mechanical, hydraulic, and structural components and accessories, using hand or power toolsInventory and ordering supplies, parts, materials, and equipmentCheck for corrosion, distortion, and cracks in the fuselage, wings, and tailOther duties as assigned

Requirements:

Must hold a valid Airframe & Powerplant license3+ years of equivalent military, trade school, or aircraft experience preferredHigh school education required; some college preferredProvide your own toolbox (shadowed) and tools (etched)Ability to perform maintenance duties utilizing basic hand toolsAbility to use and effectively navigate ERP program, time clock, and company intranetProven technical/mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, especially their design, uses, repair and maintenanceProven ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues and use manuals to determine effective solutionManage time to effectively meet company prioritiesAbility to work in a collaborative environment with A&P Mechanics, Inspectors, Pilots, and Engineers to maintain and modify aircraftAbility 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