A & P Mechanic MEM

About the role

Responsible for inspection, troubleshooting and repair of aircraft to meet company, FAA and customer standards.

Responsibilities

• Fully analyzes all required blueprints, drawings, work orders and sketches in order to troubleshoot, repair and install desired product or part.
• Detects errors and corrects through proper departmental channels.
• Schedules items through the shop to maintain on-time deliveries.
• Checks all mechanical components prior to installation to prevent damage.
• Accurately estimates hours and materials for scheduled jobs.
• Ability to operate all required ground support equipment.
• Installs and rigs aircraft flight control surfaces.
• Operates aircraft systems.
• Performs engine "run-up" and "trim engines".
• Wears appropriate PPE as designated in each work area (e.g., safety glasses).

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of all aircraft mechanical systems functions and interactions.
• Thorough working knowledge of all current FAA Regulations.
• Thorough working knowledge and use of MM, IPC, SRM and other manufacturers repair and troubleshooting documents.
• Thorough working knowledge of blueprints, work orders and task cards to determine type of configuration and special instructions prior to installation.
• Extensive knowledge of aircraft accessories, components and other hardware.
• Comprehensive knowledge of estimating hours and materials for completing projects.
• Complete knowledge of aircraft fasteners and applications.
• Complete knowledge of all related skill area machines, equipment and hand tools.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Airframe and Power Plant License.
• Valid driver license.
• Good command of the English language, both written and verbal.

Special Position Requirements

• Pre-Employment Drug Testing Required: This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing in accordance with FAA regulations (14 CFR Part 120) and DOT procedures (49 CFR Part 40). All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment must successfully pass a drug test screening for the following substances prior to beginning work: marijuana (THC), cocaine, amphetamines (including methamphetamine and MDMA), opioids (including codeine, morphine, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxycodone, and oxymorphone), and phencyclidine (PCP).
• Employees will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations.

Working Conditions

• Heavy physical effort required on occasion.
• Continuous mental and visual attention required.
• Work performed in a shop environment on a regular basis.
• Occasional travel to line stations.
• Exposed to any number of elements but with none present to the extent of being disagreeable.
• May work at different workstations as needed, and/or shifts from one station location to another.

Training Requirements

• General Safety.
• Quality System Awareness.