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Position Purpose

This position performs maintenance and manufacturing tasks to aircraft, aircraft parts and components in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Erickson Air-Crane (EAC) requirements. Complies with all company policies and Standard Operating Procedures as a team player. Willing and able to work long hours and travel as required to meet company requirements. Provide support to internal and external customers to meet customer requirements.

Job Levelling

These positions require different levels of experience, job knowledge and skills. The characteristics for each level are:

The Mechanic I (Level 1) is distinguished from the Mechanic II (Level 2) by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned within the series. Employees at this level may have only limited aircraft maintenance and manufacturing experience and receive regular instruction or assistance in the performance of their assigned duties. One to three years of aircraft maintenance and manufacturing experience is desirable. Advancement to the II level is based on demonstrated proficiency in all aircraft maintenance and manufacturing Duties & Responsibilities.

The Mechanic II (Level 2) is distinguished from the Mechanic I (Level 1) by the performance of the full range of Duties & Responsibilities. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of company procedures and SOP’s. Advancement to the III level is based on demonstrated proficiency in all aspects of aircraft maintenance and manufacturing, conducting design reviews, and successful completion of project responsibilities with minimum oversight. Four to nine years of aircraft maintenance and manufacturing experience is required.

The Mechanic III (Level 3) is distinguished from the Mechanic II (Level 2) by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties including assuming project management responsibilities when assigned. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained and aware of all applicable procedures and SOP’s. Additionally, they mentor mechanics and support their technical growth. An Airframe and/or Powerplant license is a preferred requirement for level III Mechanics. Ten or more years of increasingly responsible aircraft maintenance and manufacturing experience is required.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair, fabrication, manufacturing, maintenance, and assembly of aircraft and aircraft parts, components and wiring. Documenting work per company, customer and regulatory requirements.
• Install aircraft parts and components to aircraft at the fixed base of operations (FBO) and in the field environment.
• Read, interpret, and comply with Repair Station Quality Manual, Production Certificate Quality Manual, Standard Operation Procedures, Federal Aviation Regulations, Technical Manuals, Drawings, and Specifications.
• Document work per company, customer and regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot and correct aircraft part and component discrepancies during normal work and if assigned to the field to address Aircraft On Ground (AOG) situations.
• Use tools and equipment, and refer to manuals, drawings and specifications to perform aircraft maintenance and manufacturing
• Responsible for the care of precision measuring equipment, tools and test equipment and benches.
• Drive company vehicles or rental vehicles as directed.
• Work with hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals and products to perform required tasks.
• Work in a team environment and follow EAC Guiding Principles.
• Achieve and maintain task qualifications for all work performed.
• Troubleshoot and correct aircraft part and component discrepancies during normal work and Aircraft On Ground (AOG) situations.
• Perform administrative duties (e.g. Time entry, DAX, etc.) as required by EAC company and department requirements.
• Complete all assigned training timely.
• Order, receive and return parts in accordance with company policies.
• Travel as required to meet company and customer requirements.
• Perform Lean, Standard Work and Continuous Process Improvements.
• Mentor, train and coach new employees when qualified as a mentor or trainer.
• Perform inspector duties in the area(s) where task qualified.

Minimum Qualifications

• Install electrical/avionic parts and components to aircraft at the fixed base of operations and in the field environment.
• 0-3 years level 1 - In aircraft maintenance and manufacturing
• 4-9 years level 2 - In aircraft maintenance and manufacturing
• 10 plus years level 3 - In aircraft maintenance and manufacturing. Airframe and/or Powerplant license is a preferred qualification.
• NOTE: Years of experience determines the base level, but employee must in addition have the knowledge and skills for that level or they will be raised or lowered a level to determine their actual pay grade level.
• NOTE: Schooling/training is not to be included in years of experience
• Desired - Airframe and/or Powerplant license, FCC license.
• Required - High School Diploma or equivalent, Valid Driver’s license.
• Must be able to communicate verbally in an accurately and professionally way. Written documents must be clear and concise
• Ability to work 40 or more hours per week as directed (overtime, weekends, etc.).
• Must have reading, speaking, writing, and understanding skills in the English language.