JOB SUMMARY:
Performs licensed A&P Mechanic work assembling, disassembling and/or modifying aircraft components by changing, removing, replacing, or upgrading aerospace vehicle sub-components, consumables, and expendables to correct failures or implement upgrades or modifications.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Follows technical data, company procedures, and established industry processes to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance (e.g., repairs, test results, applicable modifications, and inspection results).
- Performs validation and verification testing of components.
- Troubleshoots complex mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to isolate mechanical or other faults and repairs faulty components.
- The ability to work with structural and composite components a plus.
- Has the ability to operate shop equipment to disassemble, troubleshoot, inspect, and repair aircraft components and assemblies.
- Support the configuration of aircraft components and bench test equipment as required.
- Assists more experienced employees to understand problems; develops and sustains productive customer relationships.
EDUCATION:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- A&P License is required.
EXPERIENCE:
- Experience on mechanical repair of vehicles, preferably aircraft- through technical training, apprenticeship, schooling, or similar experience preferred
- Requires 3 years' experience
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Adaptability - Generally understands changes in own and others' work-group tasks and situations as well as the logic or basis for change; generally seeks information about changes affecting own and fellow employees' job. Treats changes and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; focuses on the beneficial aspects of change; speaks positively about the change to work group members.
- Communication - Generally clarifies purpose and importance; follows a logical sequence. Usually keeps the audience engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, and voice inflection. Generally seeks input from audience. Accurately interprets messages from others and responds appropriately.
- Continuous Improvement - Reviews a variety of processes to identify gaps between requirements and current outputs within own and occasionally within other work groups. Identifies potential conditions and effects. Generates and tests ideas for solutions. Reviews impact.
- Customer focus - Considers customers and their needs when performing routine tasks. Assists more experienced employees to understand problems; develops and sustains productive customer relationships.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain an airport security badge through the local airport authority, if applicable.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.