Lead Flight Operations Mechanic; ONSITE

Position: Lead Flight Operations Mechanic (ONSITE)
** Date Posted:
**** Country:
** United States of America
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* Location:

** US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-160 ~ 2815 Lippisch Pl SW ~ BLDG 160
** Position Role Type:
** Onsite
* * U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
** This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here.

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** Security Clearance:
** None/Not Required This position is for a Lead Flight Operations Mechanic who is under moderate supervision. The primary work scope is on the maintenance of turbine and piston powered aircrafts. This role is responsible for servicing, maintenance, inspections, and alterations on company and customer aircrafts. Troubleshoot and repair aircraft airframes and electrical systems.  Determine aircraft airworthiness status and maintain required documentation and records for work performed.  

Performs ground handling services relative to maintenance and flights.

Position will be located onsite at the Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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* What you will do:

*** Determine aircraft airworthiness.
* Accomplish line service duties for arrivals and departures.
* Configure aircraft for experimental flight test and prototype evaluation flights.
* Move and position company & customer aircraft using towing tug.
* Prepare company and customer for departures including commissary needs.
* Perform routine maintenance, servicing, and inspections on company & customer aircraft.
* Troubleshoot aircraft maintenance and electrical issues & malfunctions.
* Perform aircraft inspections, maintenance, repairs and alterations according to engineering design, inspection, and documentation.
* Fabrication, inspection, testing and certification of FAA PMA structural and non-structural components, assemblies, control cables, wiring harnesses, etc.
* Conduct inspections of fabricated aircraft parts, subassemblies, systems and components to determine airworthiness and conformity to engineering data.
* Perform and certify weight and balance calculations.
* Perform functions of Repair Station Inspector.
* Maintain aircraft logs and FAA records for work performed.
* Accomplish minor support equipment maintenance.
* Function as Third Crew Member on maintenance test flights and international flights as schedule requires.
* Service, load, and unload aircraft for company and customer transportation.
* Authorized to return aircraft to service after maintenance.
* Determine correct part numbers and requisition part(s) for aircraft maintenance, repairs, or alterations.
* Track required maintenance status and manipulate data in computerized tracking system.
* Disassemble and reassemble aircraft for STC (Supplemental Type Certificate) modifications, major alterations, and military equivalent modifications.
** Qualifications you must have:
*** Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience
* ** U.S. Person is required** - Job requires access to ITAR or 600/500-series EAR information or hardware (directly or indirectly) and the company will not seek an export authorization for this role.
* A&P License is required
* Must have experience performing routine maintenance on aircrafts
** Qualifications we prefer:
*** Bombardier/Caravan/Cessna 182 aircraft experience
* GE CF34 experience
* Honeywell AS907 experience
* Pratt & Whitney PT6 experience
* Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.
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* What we offer:

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* ** BENEFITS:
*** Medical, dental, and vision insurance
* Three weeks of vacation for newly hired…