Component Shop Technician

Component Shop Technician

Jet Midwest is a full-service commercial aviation company, specializing in the sale and lease of commercial aircraft, engines, and parts as well as aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services to the aviation industry.

The Component Shop Technician is directly responsible for troubleshooting, repair, and service of aircraft components, including but not limited to landing gear, flight controls, sheet metal structures, NDT, and small part painting, as assigned. This position will perform maintenance, disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, re-assembly, and adjustments of various aircraft systems and structures in compliance with technical specifications, engineering instructions and FAA regulations, under the direction of the Component Shop/Engineering Manager.

The ideal candidate will have a much-disciplined planning and time management approach. Jet Midwest Technik is a premier provider of commercial aircraft heavy maintenance, modification, and paint services to the aviation industry. This position is located at the Kansas City International Airport Area.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Inspect, repair, and overhaul aircraft components and systems as assigned in compliance with specifications and FAA regulations
• Troubleshoot system and component malfunctions and perform necessary maintenance work or re-work using various tools and diagnostic devices
• Remove and replace defective components
• Sheet metal inspection and repairs
• Composite/paint inspection and repairs
• Maintain all pertinent documentation – logbooks, 8130's, and historical data as required
• Other duties as assigned

Education and experience required:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Working knowledge of Federal Air Regulations (FAR's)
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Possess the legal right to work in the United States
• Ability to read, write, fluently speak, and understand the English language
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Extensive knowledge of aircraft accessories, components, and other hardware
• Basic Math and Measurement Skills
• Mechanical Experience
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a consistent basis
• Airframe & Powerplant (A&P Certificate)
• Minimum experience of two (2) years in aircraft maintenance or component work
• A current FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license
• Own hand tools
• Willingness and ability to work rotating shifts or on call as needed, including some nights, holidays, and/or weekends

Physical demands and work environment:

While performing the responsibilities of the Component Shop Technician, the employee will be on their feet, standing, reaching with hands and arms and walking the majority of their workday. 50% of their job duties will require the ability to: climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. The noise level is usually moderate to high, as consistent with a shop environment. You will regularly lift, carry, and use tools and other equipment weighing up to 10 pounds for extended periods of time, and will frequently perform tasks requiring you to lift and/or manipulate parts, supplies, weighing up to 50 pounds. As such, safe lifting techniques should be used, and a request for assistance should be made to a co-workers or a supervisor.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the Component Shop Technician position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of knowledge, skills, ability, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

EOE M/F/D/V

Benefits:

• Eligibility for our comprehensive benefits program starting the 1st of the month after 30 days of full-time employment
• 401K with company match
• Robust Paid Time Off
• 10 paid Holidays
• Growth opportunities