Our 2nd shift schedule is Monday-Thursday, 3pm-1:00a.m. The shift incentive includes a 10% -15% premium, paid lunch, 3 day weekends, formal airframe training and eligibility to transfer to 1st shift after 3 years."
Job Description:
This is an hourly, non-exempt position which will oversee all assigned production work scopes to ensure all work accomplished is done in accordance with the West Star Aviation, Inc. Repair Station Manual and the Federal Aviation Regulations. This will be accomplished while working with Program Managers, Leads and Quality Control Inspectors. The job includes varying duties each day, but include performing work order surveillance and creating maintenance log entries for all maintenance and modifications to aircraft assigned, completing all FAA approval and return to service paperwork as required to support production and our customers, assisting Engineering personnel in assuring alterations and repairs are accomplished in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations, and ensuring Quality Control and release of aircraft meet the West Star Aviation, Inc. Repair Station Manual and FAA requirements.
Essential Job Functions:
- Inspect work of aircraft mechanics performing maintenance, modification, or repair and overhaul of aircraft and aircraft mechanical systems to ensure compliance with Repair Station and FAA standards, procedures and regulations.
- Prepare and maintain detailed repair, inspection, investigation, and certification records and reports.
- Inspect new, repaired, or modified aircraft to identify damage or defects and to assess airworthiness and conformance to standards, using checklists, hand tools, and test instruments.
- Produce, examine, research and review maintenance records and flight logs to determine if service and maintenance checks and overhauls were performed at prescribed intervals.
- Oversee, conduct and document flight tests to test equipment, instruments, and systems under a variety of conditions in coordination with Maintenance Technicians.
- Ensure, document, and track the competency of persons operating, installing, and repairing aircraft equipment according to
- Repair Station procedures and FAA regulations.
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Job Requirements:
EDUCATION:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associates degree preferred
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant license required
- Inspection Authorization (IA) rating recommended
EXPERIENCE:
- 4 years aircraft inspection experience with return to service authority required
- Previous log research experience recommended
- Customer service experience recommended
- Strong knowledge of FAA requirements, work orders and the customer billing process
- Ability to read electrical and structural prints is recommended
Initiative Self-motivated.
Able to set priorities and maintain a rapid pace.
Able to communicate both written and verbally.
Detail oriented, maintaining a high degree of accuracy at all times.
Responsibility Conduct aircraft and component inspections
Must enter data and complete entries with high degree of accuracy.
Must be able to coordinate projects and maintain schedules as required.
Ensure good communication with management and personnel on all data needs.
Follow all company rules and FAA regulations during performance of duties.
Maintain customer oriented work habits for oneself and the department.
Actively work to maintain work order system current.
Contacts Team Leaders and technicians in various departments.
Managers and supervisors.
Quality and Engineering personnel.
Customers of various aircraft.
Managers and inspectors of other maintenance operations.
Physical Requirements Able to lift 25 pounds.
Able to bend, reach and stoop when around aircraft.
Sit at desk and / or computer for extended intervals.
Routinely walking short distances.
Mental Requirements Ability to prioritize and control work load of self and department.
Ability to work with others in a professional manner.
Ability to work with new or upgraded computer systems.
Ability to work with FAA personnel in interpretation and communication of regulations.
Supervision Work with minimum supervision.
Working Conditions Majority of work will be accomplished in an office environment.
Some routine work in maintenance shop environment.
Some occasional work outside hangars may occur.
Eight hours days will be standard; however, occasional overtime may be required.
Equipment Used Computer systems including Corridor Aviation Service software, personal computers operating with Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and various other programs.
Telephone, fax and photocopier.
Employee Benefits
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