Aircraft Mechanic

Position Overview

The Aircraft Mechanic I performs aircraft maintenance to include inspection, operational test, repair, modification and replacement of aircraft systems and components. The role requires a high degree of expertise in aircraft systems, applicable maintenance and technical manuals, basic and special tools, and test equipment. A working knowledge of ground support equipment and corrosion detection, prevention, and treatment is also required.

• Inspects and certifies aircraft at specific intervals as required by OEM and FAA.
• Troubleshoots system malfunctions and performs necessary corrective actions.
• Documents maintenance of aircraft on appropriate forms.
• Removes and replaces defective components.
• Complies with service bulletins, instructions and airworthiness directives as directed.
• Performs preflight/post flight turn around and daily inspections and servicing when required.
• Researches aircraft logbooks and historical data as required.
• Complies with safety, foreign object damage, egress familiarization, and tool control program requirements.
• Serves as a point of contact with the Quality Assurance Representative.
• Advises management of problems that may delay scheduled delivery of aircraft to the customer.
• Ensures materials issued for assigned tasks are the correct items to repair the problem.
• Provides on-the-job training to new employees as required.
• Assists with supervision and inspects maintenance performed by FAA certified and non-certified personnel.
• Services oxygen, nitrogen, tires, oil and hydraulic systems.
• Performs corrosion control checks when required.
• Exhibits positive courteous behavior with customers, businesses and coworkers.
• Assists coworkers and those in other departments to successfully perform job tasks and functions when necessary.
• Follows all safety procedures and practices as established by the Company and regulatory bodies.
• Complies with all established general and industrial safety rules and regulations as applicable to the contract, facility, and job assignment.
• Ensures safety, security and preservation of government and company owned equipment.
• Deals with the customer in courteous, professional and effective manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the work center.
• Assists in aircraft inventory, acceptance, and transfer inspections.
• Turn‑up and taxi qualified as required.
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience as an aircraft mechanic.
• Must be familiar with aircraft systems, tools, drawings, schematics, and normal safety requirements. Must have experience in corrosion detection, treatment, and prevention.
• Satisfactory completion of U.S. Armed Forces aircraft mechanic courses and/or five (5) years’ experience as an aircraft mechanic or ten (10) years of recent aircraft maintenance on similar type aircraft.
• Must be able to meet any Government / Company licensing / qualification requirements for the position.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Possess a high degree of expertise of aircraft systems, applicable maintenance/technical manuals and publications, basic tools, special tools, and test equipment.
• Must have a working knowledge of ground support equipment and corrosion detection, prevention, and treatment.
• FAA or A&P license preferred.
• Must be able to work all assigned shifts & schedules.

• The diversity of working conditions may range from a standard shop type environment with no physical discomfort to an environment where inclement weather subjects individuals to severe changes in temperature, wind, rain, etc.
• May be required to work where high noise hazards prevail; protective clothing and other safety equipment will be required.
• Will be required to work with hazardous materials. Occasional rescue or detachment duties may occur.

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