Flight Mechanic

Job Description - Flight Mechanic A (341912) Job Summary

To perform mechanic work and lead other mechanics to prepare aircraft mechanically for flight test and delivery to customer. Flight Mechanic A may also be required to perform the duties and essential functions of Flight Mechanic B and Flight Mechanic

C.

• Perform a variety of diagnostic and mechanical duties on one or more aircraft models involving diagnosis of malfunctions and required disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, reassembly or adjustment of various aircraft systems to prepare the aircraft mechanically for flight test and delivery to customer. Requires a thorough knowledge of aircraft engines, mechanical systems, and components on assigned models to guide, instruct, and work with lower classification mechanics in performing the following principal duties.
• Install, as required, a variety of line shortage items which may involve disassembly and reassembly of previously installed items.
• Perform functional checks on all mechanical systems such as engines and flight controls, fuel, oxygen, and hydraulic systems, making necessary corrections and adjusting for flight.
• Set instruments, test running of engines, rig and synchronize throttles, and set stops.
• Diagnose flight test and inspection squawks and make necessary adjustments or corrections.
• Work personally with engineering to troubleshoot unusual and more difficult aircraft flight problems.
• Maintain a clean working area.
• Taxi aircraft to check systems and components, understanding all run-related functional tests.
• Lead, guide, instruct, and assign work to other mechanics.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Must have a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level Work Keys certification plus trades training to possess knowledge of aircraft and engine operation and to use arithmetic, blueprints, specifications, and a variety of precision instruments.

Requires a minimum of 5 years diversified jet, turboprop, or piston model phase inspection, engine troubleshooting experience, or servicing experience under the guidance of a licensed A&P or at an FAA certified repair station.

Somewhat disagreeable working conditions due to non-continuous exposure to noise, weather, hydraulic fluid, MEK, alcohol, and other liquids.

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