Aircraft Technician

Job Description

Technicians work in a team environment with other technicians, pilots, dispatchers, flight attendants, and line service in order to ensure a safe and legal environment for passengers and colleagues in fulfillment of the air transportation services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, repair, inspect, and perform maintenance on customer and transient aircraft in accordance with applicable technical data and FAA regulations.

Requirements

• Ensure that all work during assigned shift is accomplished and in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.
• Perform pre-flight and post-flight inspections, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in accordance with manufacturer’s technical data, CFSs, and applicable safety regulations.
• Possess a violation-free, current Airframe and Power Plant certificate.
• Possess a personal set of tools appropriate to the type of aircraft operated by the department.
• Positive, can-do team attitude with great communication skills (written and verbal).
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong situational awareness, job planning, and scheduling abilities.
• Working knowledge of MS Office computer software.
• Ability to read and understand manufacturer’s documentation.
• Excellent avionics and electrical knowledge; able to read and understand schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Superior troubleshooting skills (electrical, avionics, systems, hydraulics).
• Ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and walk distances in the hangar.
• Willingness to work varying shifts, holidays, weekends, stand-by, and on-call.
• Ability and willingness to travel as required.
• Comfortable working outside in varying weather conditions.