Mechanical Repair Technician V (Onsite

Aircraft Engine/Components Aftermarket Mechanical Repair Technician

We are seeking a detail-oriented and enthusiastic Aircraft Engine/Components Aftermarket Mechanical Repair Technician to become an integral part of our dynamic MRO team.

Position is 100% onsite at our Wichita, KS location.

Work Shift:

First Shift, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm, Monday - Friday.

• Lead a team of technicians in all Mechanical Repair job functions
• Act as team lead or assistant to the supervisor/manager to achieve daily goals.
• Delegates tasks to other team members and reviews the work product of others
• Provide solutions to complex problems
• Develop and implement action plans to maximize performance and productivity
• Ensure team performs required standard work in accordance with the FAA and CMM
• Develop a safety-first culture within working area
• Performs general shop and equipment maintenance; practices the principles of the Five S's by creating and maintaining a neat, orderly work area
• Identifies ways to remove non-value-added steps from all processes and strives to produce products in the least-waste-way
• Consistently demonstrates a commitment to continuous process improvement and practices
• Performs disassembly, wash, blast, paint, build-up, pressure test, receiving inspection and final inspection and assembly of aircraft components according to customer's specifications, airworthiness directives, applicable manufacturers' CMM guidelines and operating procedures
• Maintains proper segregation and identification of components in progress
• Maintains current knowledge of and complies with customer/Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)/Joint Aviation Administration (JAA) technical data as applicable to the work assigned
• Performs other duties or responsibilities as assigned
• This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with FAA Guidelines
• Works in a repair and overhaul shop environment
• Requires continuous standing, walking and occasional lifting of items weighing up to 35lbs
• The employee will be exposed to hazardous waste and will comply with all Regulatory, State, Local and Corporate requirements for handling hazardous waste

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D. in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline with a minimum or 6 years of relevant experience.
• Prior experience performing wheel and brake mechanical repairs, assembly or other technical capacities within aviation

• Ability to interpret and follow component maintenance manuals and all other applicable technical documents

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

And more!