Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic​/Aircraft Maintenance Technician

SUMMARY

Service, repair and overhaul aircraft to ensure airworthiness. Works under moderate supervision to learn and perform basic tasks associated with aircraft maintenance. Advances through on-the-job training to regularly perform more challenging tasks and achieve greater compensation.

• Position reports to Director of Maintenance
• Repair, modify, replace or otherwise perform routine aircraft maintenance work in a safe and timely manner
• Accurately completes required maintenance-related paperwork or utilizes maintenance tracking software
• Communicate effectively with other maintenance personnel at all levels by keeping co-workers and leadership apprised of work progress and difficulties as they arise
• Complete on-the-job training (OJT) forms and any required reading in a timely manner
• Access and correctly follow instructions published in aircraft maintenance manuals
• Help with general cleanup of work area and monitoring time on assigned tasks
• Responsible for accurately clocking into jobs and monitoring time on assigned tasks
• Perform other duties as assigned such as aircraft movement, customer service, and be a positive representation of Plane Smart’s maintenance team when regulatory authorities are present (FAA, DOT, TSA, etc.)

• Demonstrate a desire and ability to learn new tasks
• Regular and consistent attendance
• Good verbal and written communication skills with extreme attention to detail
• Computer literacy:
  Microsoft Office, email client, maintenance tracking software: TRAXXAL & CAMPS (preferred)
• Ability to communicate effectively with other maintenance personnel at all levels regarding job related issues
• Ability to work with or learn to work with basic tools and mechanical systems
• Meet all regulatory requirements per 14 CFR Part 65
• Be able to read, write, speak and understand English

• High School education or equivalent
• FAA Airframe or Powerplant license REQUIRED
• 1+ years aviation maintenance experience preferred
• Prefer 1+ year piston single engine experience with Continental IO-360, IO-520, & TIO-550 engines