Unlicensed Aircraft Mechanic

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Unlicensed Aircraft Mechanics Entry level

Position Summary

The Unlicensed Mechanic performs aircraft maintenance, servicing, and ground support tasks under the direct supervision of an FAA-certificated Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic or Inspector. This position supports the safe and efficient operation of aircraft maintained and serviced by Worldwide Aircraft Services, Inc. in compliance with all applicable FAA regulations, company policies, and procedures. Work performed in this role may not be returned to service by the incumbent;

all return-to-service authority is retained by certificated personnel.

This position is specifically structured to allow employees to accumulate the qualifying practical experience required under 14 CFR § 65.77 to become eligible to apply for an FAA Airframe and/or Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic Certificate. Upon satisfying all applicable experience, knowledge, and skills requirements under 14 CFR Part 65, Subpart D, the employee becomes eligible to apply for FAA A&P certification.

he following duties are representative but not all-inclusive. Other duties may be assigned as operational needs require.

• Assist certificated A&P mechanics with scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance tasks including inspections, component removal and installation, and system servicing.
• Perform aircraft servicing including fueling, oil servicing, tire inflation, hydraulic fluid checks, and lavatory servicing under the direction of certificated personnel.
• Assist with aircraft washing, cleaning, lubrication, and preservation activities.
• Tow, position, and marshal aircraft in accordance with company procedures and safety standards.
• Operate ground support equipment (GSE) including tugs, ground power units (GPU), air start units, and other authorized equipment.
• Perform shop maintenance tasks including parts cleaning, tool organization, and work area housekeeping.
• Assist with the receipt, inspection, and stocking of aircraft parts, materials, and supplies.
• Accurately complete required maintenance documentation in accordance with company and FAA recordkeeping requirements.
• Maintain a personal experience log, provided by company provided by the company, documenting hours worked, tasks performed, aircraft registration numbers, and supervising certificated mechanic — as required to support future A&P certification under 14 CFR § 65.77.
• Adhere to all Foreign Object Debris/Damage (FOD) prevention policies and practices.
• Comply with all safety, security, and access control requirements including SIDA badge regulations where applicable.
• Report any unsafe conditions, discrepancies, or concerns immediately to supervising certificated personnel.

Employment in this position is designed to satisfy the practical experience requirements of 14 CFR § 65.77, which govern eligibility to apply for an FAA Airframe and/or Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic Certificate. Once an employee has met all applicable requirements under 14 CFR Part 65, Subpart D, they may apply for FAA A&P certification.

To be eligible for an FAA Mechanic Certificate, each applicant must present evidence of one of the following:

• Option A — AMTS Graduate: An authenticated document from an FAA-certificated Aviation Maintenance Technician School (AMTS) under 14 CFR Part 147; OR
• Option B — Single Rating (Airframe OR Powerplant): At least 18 months of practical experience with the procedures, practices, materials, tools, and equipment generally used in constructing, maintaining, or altering airframes or powerplants appropriate to the rating sought; OR
• Option C — Both Ratings (A&P): At least 30 months of practical experience concurrently performing the duties appropriate to both the Airframe and Powerplant ratings.

Employee Responsibilities for Experience Documentation

Employees intending to use their employment at Worldwide Aircraft Services to satisfy 14 CFR § 65.77 experience requirements are responsible for:

• Maintaining a contemporaneous personal experience log documenting: dates worked,…