A&P Technician

Aerotek Aviation is accepting applications for Aircraft Mechanics to work for an Aviation client of ours in Des Moines, IA. The position will include scheduled maintenance on corporate and general aviation aircraft. This hands-on position is responsible for testing, adjusting, repairing and other general tasks related to the maintenance and repair of airframe, engine and component systems on a variety of aircraft models.

FLEET INCLUDES: Beechjet/Hawker 400XP, Challenger 300/604, Citation, Falcon 900EX/900EX Easy, Gulfstream: G150, G200, G300, GIII, GIV, GV, G450, and G550, Hawker 125, King Air, Learjet 40/45/60/70/75, Legacy 450/500/650, Phenom 100/100EV/300/300E, Premier, TBM (Socata/Daher)

Responsibilities of this position include:

• Performing inspections, servicing, and repairs of the most complicated nature on various aircraft systems and components on a variety of aircraft in a timely, clean, safe and professional manner with no rework and with a superior level of quality, craftsmanship, and efficiency.
• Capable of making sound technical decisions as a technician and/or when functioning as Production Inspector. Efficiently and effectively troubleshoot and function test referencing manufacturer's technical documents across a variety of airframe, engine and component systems.
• Expertly prepare and complete various documents for maintenance/ modification record keeping purposes, as required by FAA Airworthiness Regulations, Company policies, FAA Approved Repair Station and Quality Control Manuals, including project turnovers, and personal training logs (OJT). Instruct and assist Tech I & Tech II in proper completion of documentation.
• Demonstrate proficient use of the company Work Order system by completing accurate and timely listing of discrepancies, and completing accurate corrective action statements including completion of Service Bulletin and Airworthiness Directives (AD) compliance statements (ref. FAR §91.417).
• Willingly and effectively share knowledge and learned trusted techniques with lesser experienced technicians through the OJT program to foster their development, ensure accurate work, and support the department goals. Act as mentor and task expert for new service personnel.
• Proficiently and consistently locate and uses the appropriate technical data to accomplish any and all tasks.
• Support, maintain, and comply with all Federal, OSHA, State and local regulations, and the companies Environmental, Health, and Safety Policies and Processes.
• Leads aircraft projects as directed by the Crew Chief and Supervisor.
• Capable of accepting ownership of the assigned project work scope and established milestones relative to the successful and timely completion of in-work projects.
• Perform related duties, as assigned by management.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Tools ( Will give them time to collect them all)
• A&P License required

Work Environment

Candidates will be working inside a Hanger for the most part. It is fairly clean, temp controlled. Candidates will work with a small growing team. They have hired in a lot of candidates recently due to increase in business and growth.

Shifts: Current openings are on 1st shift M-F 7:00am - 3:30pm and 2nd shift M-F 3:00pm-11:30pm.

Why Work Here?

Our client provides a positive, clean, and safe work environment dedicated to teamwork, providing exceptional customer service and quality workmanship.

We offer a wide-range of employment opportunities with tremendous potential for career growth.

Candidates have the option to do a contract to direct position, or a direct placement.

Direct employees are eligible to have their A&P paid for.

Provides direct employees options for health insurance, retirement plans, dental, vision, and more.

(For Contractors: benefits are available through Aerotek, including: medical, dental, vision, and perks)

Pay Rate -$24-$40/hour depending on experience

Relocation Package may be available - Please inquire

We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.