Aircraft Mechanic 1

An Aircraft Mechanic at AEVEX Aerospace is responsible for maintaining and repairing aircraft systems and components. They inspect and diagnose malfunctions, use power and hand tools to fix parts and ensure compliance with aviation safety regulations.

Essential Functions:

• Maintains and repairs the mechanical components of aircrafts
• Keeps maintenance and repair logs
• Understands and applies guidelines from manuals and blueprints
• Takes direction from project leads and shop supervisor
• Maintains aircraft standards as required by the FAA
• Supports problem solving and continuous improvement efforts
• Follows safety protocols and procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), to maintain a safe working environment
• Ensures all work is done efficiently and adheres to aviation safety regulations and industry best practices
• Maintains a clean work environment in full compliance with company standards and customer and government regulations
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent education required
• One year aviation experience, aviation maintenance schooling or similar work experience required
• Working knowledge of shop equipment
• Familiar with technical manuals and ATA codes
• Knowledge of servicing systems
• Understanding of basic aircraft documentation (non-routines, work continuation)
• Familiar with aircraft standard practices and AC 43.13
• Basic understanding of part identification and control tags (inventory, serviceable, unserviceable, rejected)
• Ability to work independently with direct supervision
• Detailed oriented, organized and a team player
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a time sensitive industry

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits.

About AEVEX Aerospace

AEVEX Aerospace, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

AEVEX Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.