Sr Aircraft Component Repair Tech

Position Purpose

Working with a high degree of independence, provide leadership and technical guidance while performing the repair and overhaul of internal and external aircraft assemblies, subassemblies and components in accordance with GAC Repair Station requirements.

• Mastery of advanced skills, procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment as appropriate to area of specialization.
• Perform, instruct, and oversee repair of mechanical and electrical assemblies and subassemblies through removals, repair or replacement of defective parts and/or fabrication of replacement parts, and installations in accordance with blueprints, component maintenance manuals, vendor documents, verbal instructions, engineering dispositions, and other authorized maintenance data.
• Set up and operate necessary test equipment and perform functional and operational tests of mechanical and electrical aircraft components for return to service or for initial certification for new products.
• Inspect all detail parts using blueprints, component and/or overhaul manuals and other required maintenance data.
• Remove skins and related components on flight controls and secondary structure components, locate and install/reinstall parts.
• Demonstrate mastery of repair techniques and concepts using acceptable practices including troubleshooting, soldering and application of protective coatings.
• Maintain and calibrate precision measuring and inspection tools.
• Maintain required paperwork in accordance with FAA Repair Station requirements.
• Manage shop material and component flow through work orders.
• Comply with all company and legislative environmental health and safety regulations.

• Lay-out, remove, fabricate and/or install major and minor repairs to flight controls and other secondary structure components using honeycomb core sandwich construction techniques, composite repair techniques, test bench procedures, hydraulic press procedures, and servicing carts.
• Fabricate and repair sheet metal and associated mechanical parts, components and/or equipment by rolling, shrinking, stretching, braking, riveting or other mechanical means.
• Remove and install APUs and perform all required maintenance for all GAC aircraft models.
• Provide technical support to Customer Support Coordinators and Technical Services.
• Perform complex troubleshooting and subsequent repairs to electronic assemblies and subassemblies by removing and replacing circuit components, using acceptable soldering and circuit repair techniques.
• Fabricate and repair wiring and electrical assemblies and harnesses utilizing acceptable repair and fabrication processes including splicing, soldering, and pinning of wires.
• Assist with training Aircraft Component Repair Technicians.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED required. A&P license, FCC license, or NCATT certification preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering documents, CMP data, CBs and ASCs.
• Proficiency in operation of all tools and equipment in depth.
• Basic understanding of shop math.
• Six years experience in sheet metal and/or hydraulic overhaul, avionics/electronic component repair, or APU removal, installation, and service. Accredited schooling in electronics and electrical systems may offset some experience requirements.
• Proficient in the use of precision measuring and inspection tools.

• Strong technical skill and competence.
• Leadership and technical guidance.
• Independent work ethic.

Shift: Multiple Shifts, Full-time. Travel:
None.