Aircraft Mechanic - AIS Crestview, FL

Key Responsibilities

• Perform, inspect aircraft maintenance, repairs, and alterations in accordance with FAA regulations and Military Technical Orders
• Monitor progress, and ensure deadlines and quality standards are met
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical issues and provide technical guidance to team members
• Ensure accurate completion of maintenance records, logbooks, and work orders
• Maintain compliance with FAA, company, and safety policies
• Coordinate with management, QA, and parts departments as needed
• Promote a safe, organized, and professional work environment
• Assist in aircraft deliveries to ensure on-time departure and serves as the maintenance point of contact, communicating aircraft status, delays, and needs to the Leads and Management

Required Qualifications

• Current FAA Airframe & Power plant (A&P) Certification or ability to obtain within 4 months of onboarding
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in heavy aircraft maintenance, preferably with an airline and/or MRO company
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations (FARs), AD’s, Service Bulletins, and Maintenance Manuals
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, and technical data
• Excellent troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and make sound maintenance decisions
• Must be able to pass background check and drug screening
• High School diploma

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with C-130, King Air, Cessna 208, turboprop, jet, GA, Part 145.
• Inspection Authorization (IA) a plus
• Experience in a fast-paced or maintenance/modification environment

Physical Requirements And Environmental Conditions

• May work in Aircraft maintenance hangar or outside.
• May be required to respond to a wide variety of operational circumstances, including extreme weather conditions.
• May be exposed to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraft.
• May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; may be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts, vehicles, or aircraft.
• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for certain periods throughout the day.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to see aircraft in flight, read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.
• Must be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings and other small scales.
• Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
• Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.
• May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, forklift, APU, etc.

Benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

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