Gear Technician; Auto Mechanics

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Production Shop Supervisor, the Gear Technician services aircraft landing gear components through troubleshooting, diagnostic testing, and parts replacement at the component/depot level using manuals and other data. This position requires strong mechanical ability and great attention to detail. A Gear Technician must be willing to accomplish both repetitive and unfamiliar tasks on a regular basis with the use of aviation repair manuals.

• Reasonable Accommodations Statement:
  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Essential Functions Statement(s):
  Performs inspections, maintenance, and repairs of components such as landing gear and related components.
• Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
• Measure parts for wear, using precision instruments.
• Replace or repair worn, defective, or damaged components, using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment.
• Modify aircraft structures, space vehicles, systems, or components, following drawings, schematics, charts, engineering orders, and technical publications.
• Order parts and requests vendor repair work to be accomplished.
• Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for actions.
• Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities effectively.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Detail Oriented - Attention to minute details of a project or task.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to values and standards.
• Honesty / Integrity - Being truthful and credible in the workplace.
• Organized - Following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find solutions and deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Reliability - Being dependable and trustworthy.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions affecting employee safety.
• Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and information.
• Time Management - Utilize available time to organize and complete work within deadlines.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete tasks under stressful situations.

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required.
Experience: Experience in Aircraft Maintenance preferred; extensive experience in Auto Mechanics desired.