Aircraft Mechanic I - Groton, CT

About the role

The Aircraft Mechanic I troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems. They repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structures, functional components, and inspect engines and turbines for issues.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets manufacturers' and airline's maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
• Performs 100-hour, progressive, isochronal, phase, periodic, and other hourly or calendar inspections.
• Examines reciprocating engines for cracked cylinders and oil leaks, and listens to operating engines to detect and diagnose malfunctions.
• Inspects jet engines and components for cracks, corrosion, foreign object damage, burned areas, distortions, security, warping, wear, and missing segments.
• Tests engine operation using testing equipment to locate source of malfunction.
• Replaces or repairs worn or damaged components, such as carburetors, alternators, magnetos, fuel controls, fuel pumps, oil pumps, and engine mounted gearboxes.
• Adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories.
• Performs preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections, and performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft.
• Supervises the jacking and towing of aircraft, enters in the maintenance records description of the work performed, and verifies the work was performed satisfactorily.
• May specialize in work, repair and modification of structural, precision, and functional spare parts and assemblies, and may specialize in engine repair.

Requirements

• Valid up-to-date A&P license.
• If no A&P license, three (3) years aviation maintenance experience within the last six (6) years.
• Able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
• Must be able to use a variety of common hand tools and measuring devices, and test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment related to specific aircraft models.
• Must have skill in reading, applying, and interpreting technical data.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills.
• Adaptable, diversified, and capable of troubleshooting entire aircraft system.
• Working knowledge of electrical, electronic, mechanical, and associated systems principles.
• Knowledge of Quality Control, Production, and Supply procedures.

Skills

• Ability to determine when faulty systems or assemblies can be corrected through repair or replacement of new parts and the nature and extent of repair required.
• Knowledge of aircraft maintenance and repair procedures.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Must be able to climb, stand, stoop, bend, stretch, crouch, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Frequently lift parts and equipment up to 20 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Exposure to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraft, fumes or airborne particles, electrical shock hazards, and working near moving mechanical parts.

Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits

• This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA).
• In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act.
• Compensation Details: $37.83
• Benefits Overview: Includes health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement benefits, educational reimbursement, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, tax-saving options, disability and life insurance, pet insurance, and more.