Aviation Mechanic - Component Shop

Position Summary

Disassemble, clean, inspect, reassemble, repair, and test aircraft components in accordance with appropriate Component Maintenance Manuals, work instructions, and the FAA.

• Perform all maintenance in accordance with FAA approved data and to the standards of good workmanship as required by Airbus Military North America.
• Keep safety of flight in the forefront at all times in the production of an airworthy product.
• Ensure assigned work area is kept clean and free of hazards to both personnel and the components.
• Follow all necessary safety precautions; hearing and eye protection, use of chemicals, engine and propeller hazards, fall protection, etc.
• Accurately and legibly record all information required on internal company forms and aircraft maintenance documents in conformance to company, customer and FAA requirements.
• Ensure appropriate use of the correct tools for the application and that tooling is serviceable and calibrated when necessary.
• Locate, understand and implement the appropriate technical data used while performing maintenance.
• Knowledgeable of painting for aircraft parts i.e. the preparation, painting application, paint safety, etc.
• Perform duties that may be assigned by the Component Shop Lead Mechanic.
• Ensure assigned work area is kept clean and free of hazards to both personnel and the aircraft.
• Follow all necessary safety precautions; hearing and eye protection, use of chemicals, engine and propeller hazards, fall protection, etc.
• As a "safety sensitive" position, this position requires that the employee be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner as an essential job function.
• Comply with OSHA Safety Regulations.
• Participate in on-the-job training as required.
• Observe safety procedures and personnel policies.
• Regular attendance required as outlined in company policy.

• High School Diploma
• Training in Airframe and Power Plant with emphasis on Structures and Composites is a plus

• Prior avionics experience is required.
• Hydraulic experience is a plus.
• 3-5 Years prior experience or training on aircraft component repairs and overhaul.
• Familiar with turbo prop aircraft preferred.
• Parts painting experience is preferred.

• Certified by FAA with a current Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic license is preferred

• English language is required; bilingual in Spanish is not required, but is a plus.