What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aircraft Mechanic - Heavy Structures position at Aviation Technical Services?
- $6,500 sign-on bonus***
- Relocation assistance available***
Your Work Matters – And So Do You
At ATS, We Reward Your Contributions With a Well-rounded Compensation Package Designed To Support You Today And Help You Plan For Tomorrow
- Base pay range: $23.50-$37.00/ DOE plus annual bonus eligibility
- Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, vision, and more
- 401(k) with company match and access to personal financial advisors
- Generous time off – PTO, holidays, and paid parental leave
- Tuition assistance and loan repayment for AMT programs
- On-the-job training and leadership development through ATS Academy
- Employee discounts on travel, tech, wellness, and more
- Confidential 24/7 support through our Employee Assistance Program
SUMMARY: Service, repair and overhaul aircraft to ensure airworthiness. Works under minimal supervision.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Locate and mark dimensions, layout patterns, and templates, fabricate parts, repair or replace heavy structure aircraft components.
- Read and interpret manufacturer and airline maintenance manuals, service bulletins, engineering authorizations, structural repair manuals, drawings and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repair, replacement or modification
- Provide accurate documentation on customer paperwork per FAA requirements.
- Communicate effectively with other maintenance personnel at all levels by keeping co-workers and leadership apprised of work progress and difficulties as they arise.
- Follow safety program including hazmat tool control and foreign object damage (FOD)
- Conduct operational tests.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Must have had at least four years of practical experience in the procedures, practices, inspection methods, materials, tools, machine tools, and equipment generally used in aircraft heavy structure maintenance.
- Airframe and/or Powerplant License preferred
- Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally.
- Comfortable with climbing ladders and aircraft stairs to access systems.
- Flexibility to sit, stand, kneel, or crouch as needed during tasks.
The base pay range for this position is $23.50 – $37.00 hourly/DOE, not including bonuses or benefits. Your pay will be based on your experience, skills, and education, as well as internal equity to ensure fairness across the team. Candidates closer to the lower end of the range are typically building their expertise, while those at the higher end bring significant experience and specialized knowledge. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus.
EEO EMPLOYER STATEMENT: ATS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state, or local laws. ATS is also committed to protecting its applicants for employment and independent contractors from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications or business necessity will be adhered to where appropriate.
As part of our equal employment opportunity policy, ATS will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, Armed Forces veterans and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.
Salary : $24 - $37