Aircraft Component Shop Mechanic

• Responsible for troubleshooting, repair, and service of aircraft components, including but not limited to landing gear, flight controls, sheet metal structures, NDT and small part painting, as assigned.

• This position will perform maintenance, disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, re-assembly, and adjustments of various aircraft systems and structures in compliance with technical specifications, engineering instructions and FAA regulations, under the direction of the Component Shop/Engineering Manager.

• The ideal candidate will have a much disciplined planning and time management approach.

• Inspect, repair, and overhaul aircraft components and systems as assigned in compliance with specifications and FAA regulations

• Troubleshoot system and component malfunctions and perform necessary maintenance work or re-work using various tools and diagnostic devices

• Remove and replace defective components

• Sheet metal inspection and repairs

• Composite/paint inspection and repairs

• Maintain all pertinent documentation – logbooks, 8130’s, and historical data as required

• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

• MUST HAVE STRUCTURAL COMPONENT REPAIR EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTED ON RESUME

• Airframe & Powerplant (A&P Certificate), preferred

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

• Minimum experience of two (2) years in aircraft maintenance or component work preferred

• Working knowledge of Federal Air Regulations (FAR’s)

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing 

• Willing and able to work rotating shifts including nights, holidays and weekends

• Possess the legal right to work in the United States

• Ability to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English language

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills 

• Extensive knowledge of aircraft accessories, components and other hardware. 

• Basic Math and Measurement Skills

• Mechanical Experience, Preferred; own hand tools helpful

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a consistent basis

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• While performing the responsibilities of the MRO Aircraft Mechanic, the employee will be on their feet, standing, reaching with hands and arms and walking the majority of their work day.  

• 50% of their job duties will require the ability to:  climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.  

• The noise level is usually moderate.  

• At times, some heavy lifting may be required, up to 50 lbs.  

• As such, safe lifting techniques should be used, and a request for assistance should be made to a co-workers or a supervisor. 

• This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the MRO Aircraft Mechanic position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of knowledge, skills, ability, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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