Role Objective:
- Maintain and repair airframes and related components, including flight controls, hydraulics, fuel systems, and mechanical components.
- Conduct the disassembly of aircraft by removing components, cleaning/inspecting and properly tagging parts for inventory.
Essential Job Tasks:
- Perform aircraft maintenance, inspections and repair in accordance with regulations, manufacturer instructions and company policies.
- Applies technical knowledge of aircraft systems to effectively troubleshoot and determine system and equipment malfunctions.
- Maintains records in compliance with FAA and Company standards.
- Maintains premises of the shop facility in a clean and organized manner.
- Maintains equipment and tools in serviceable and working condition.
- Assist other employees in the performance of their job assignments through coaching, counseling and guidance.
- Performs many other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of Gulfstream G-IV, Challenger 604, Hawker 800/900XP, maintenance preferred.
- Knowledge of aviation procedures/servicing/maintenance
- Adept in workplace safety best practices
- Understanding of applicable FARs
- Knowledge of computers and electronic software applications
- Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities
- Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to read, write and speak English. (Bi-lingual in Spanish is a plus)
- Ability to work well as part of a team
Minimum Qualifications:
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant License with a minimum of 1 year of experience.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Must pass airport security background checks and travel for work as required.
- Must have good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Must be able to read and write English and have good communication, writing, and problem-solving skills.
- Must be able to pass DOT required pre-employment drug test.
Work Conditions & Physical Requirements:
- FAR Part 145 aircraft maintenance in a hangar and ramp environment
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Good vision and depth perception
- Availability during nights, weekends, & holidays as needed
Travel:
- Minimal travel is required
Required Education/Experience:
- FAA A&P license required
- 3-5 years proven experience in a similar position
- High School diploma or GED
- Has no certificate action since the date of the interview
- Has no misdemeanors or felonies since the interview date
LANGUAGE SKILLS
- Ability to read, analyze, interpret and understand technical procedures and governmental regulations, sometimes quickly and under stressful or emergency situations.
- Able to effectively present information to and respond to questions from management, dispatch, crew, air traffic control, and the general public.
- Able to speak and be understood in English, including shouted verbal commands during emergency situations.
REASONING/PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Capable of interpreting a variety of multiple instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Must be able to remain calm, think and react quickly in all types of emergency situations.
DECISION MAKING & IMPACT OF ERRORS
- Makes decisions to support strategic direction.
- Decisions tend to be medium range and of medium significance with moderate consequences, but may in unusual situations be significant and have safety-of-flight consequences.
- Decisions could require additional expenditure of resources if not sound and may impact safety.
- Able to process information quickly and react in a positive manner during unexpected and/or serious situations.
- Capable of controlling personal and emotional responses and acting appropriately under high levels of stress.
Direct Reports:
- This role has no direct reports.
Work Authorization:
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and be at least 21 years of age by 1/1/20.
Compensation:
- Pay based on experience
- Medical including Health, Dental and Vision
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- 401K - After 6 Months of Service
- Employee Profit Share