Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic

Work Schedule: Day Shift, Monday – Friday (8am-5pm)

Must be able to work overtime, any shift, and weekends as required.

Travel: 30% of the time.

Position Details:

• Working from drawings, blueprints, sketches, written procedures, planned work orders, technical work orders, work cards and/or any other authorized reference material as required to complete assigned work.
• Adjust, repair, or replace malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools and/or soldering irons.
• Assemble components such as switches, electrical controls, and junction boxes, using hand tools and soldering irons.
• Connect components to assemblies such as radio systems, instruments, magnetos, inverters, and in-flight refueling systems, using hand tools and soldering irons.
• Install electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in aircraft, using hand tools, power tools, and/or soldering irons.
• Interpret flight test data in order to diagnose malfunctions and systemic performance problems.
• Lay out installation of aircraft assemblies and systems, following documentation such as blueprints, manuals, and wiring diagrams.
• Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, and voltmeters.
• Assemble prototypes or models of circuits, instruments, and systems so that they can be used for testing.
• Coordinate work with that of engineers, technicians, and other aircraft maintenance personnel.
• Keep records of maintenance and repair work.
• Have experience and the ability to perform annual inspections/phase inspections related to avionics.

Qualification Requirements:

• 5 years recent years of troubleshooting and repair along with maintenance experience preferable on King Air, Caravans, Corporate Aircraft, and GA aircraft like Piper, Cessna.
• Strong understanding with DOD aircraft TO, processes & procedures.
• Be able to read and interpret schematics & blueprints.
• Must be able to be certified to operate self-propelled vehicles such as forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts and aircraft tow vehicles. Requires flight line physical.
• Must have experience with Pitot Static Testing under these FAR regulations- CFR 91.411 and CFR 91.413.
• You must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to read and write the English Language
• Must be able to pass pre-employment background, drug test, & medical screening, subject to FAA requirements and random substance abuse screening.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Must have a A&P license
• Must have basic tools prior to starting to work; tool list will be provided. Tools must be shadowed and engraved.
• Need to be able to Travel (Valid Passport)