Mechanic, Painter - General Aviation

Position Summary

Disassemble, clean, inspect, reassemble, repair, and test aircraft components in accordance to appropriate Component Maintenance Manuals, work instructions and the FAA. This position is "safety sensitive"; therefore all FAA required compliance will be followed.

• Perform all maintenance in accordance with FAA approved data and to the standards of good workmanship as required by Airbus Defense & Space.
• 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 and MRO Leads.
• 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 or an A&P license is preferred.

• 3-5 Years prior experience in aviation maintenance.
• Certified by FAA with a current Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic license is a plus, but not required.
• Familiar with turbo prop aircraft preferred.
• Parts painting experience is required.

• English language is required.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.