Aircraft Mechanic - Sioux Falls

Duties and responsibilities

• Preventative maintenance of aircraft
• Line maintenance and repair
• Scheduled inspection of aircraft
• Replacing worn or damaged components, including turbine engine changes
• Basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting
• Repairing, replacing, and rebuilding aircraft structures, including repairs involving aircraft sheet metal

Qualifications

• Must have A & P License
• Must have 3 years' experience as an A&P, with recent turboprop aircraft
• Preference given to Beech 1900 or King Air experience
• Knowledgeable of basic fixed wing aircraft maintenance
• Able to locate and follow maintenance manual directions and component manuals
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word
• Must pass background check and pre-employment drug screen
• Must have High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Eligible to work in the U.S.

Working conditions

• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic chemicals, and heat
• Work performed outside, regardless of weather conditions
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Compensation

• This position is a Full-Time position, 35-40 hours per week
• Competitive compensation, depending on experience
• Alpine Air offers competitive benefits and 401(k) with employer match
• Benefits include generous Paid Time Off, eight (8) paid holidays per year, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance available immediately upon employment

Physical requirements

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 70 pounds
• The employee must be able to frequently bend, twist, lift, and practice safe lifting methods
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus