Aircraft Tech

About the role

Aircraft Tech position available at Aviation Technology Associates (AVTECH Global).

Responsibilities

• Performs or assists with inspections, maintenance, and repairs on aircraft systems and structures.
• Communicate as required to receive and understand work assignments.
• Perform basic aircraft inspections, repairs, and modifications under close supervision.
• Assist with movement of aircraft as required.
• Properly complete CMP cards, work order sign-offs, and other paperwork in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all work accomplished meets quality standards and specifications.
• Properly identify (tag) customer property and equipment.
• Store aircraft components and other customer property securely and safely.
• Follow standard operating procedures when operating ground support equipment.
• Ensure all customer property is properly protected.
• Use material tracking system to create parts demand, and to charge labor to Work Orders, items, and squawks.
• Properly collect and dispose of waste fuel, oil, hydraulic and de-icing fluids, and solvent rags.
• Apply 6S and Lean Initiatives to keep shops, hangars, and aircraft work areas clean and uncluttered.
• Properly use and maintain company-provided tools and equipment.
• Return items to designated storage area after use.
• Comply with safety rules and procedures. Use protective equipment as required and be alert for unsafe conditions. Address and report unsafe conditions before putting people or property at risk.
• In support of aircraft certification and final phase testing, may include flight tests on aircraft as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED.
• Experience requirement ranges from having a FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate or two (2) years of aviation maintenance experience to having a FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate and four (4) years aviation maintenance experience to include three (3) years of experience working on mid/large size aircraft.

Skills

• Valid driver's license may be required.
• Participation in a DOT/FAA drug and alcohol program may be required.

Benefits

• Benefits coverage of up to one-half of employee's medical insurance premium for a base planeight (8) paid holidays.
• Per diem split (if qualified).
• Three (3) sets of uniforms (if applicable).
• Opportunity to become a direct hire after ninety (90) days.
• 401(k) with matching.

Pay

$25.66 to $37.86 per hour (depending on experience, location, etc.).

Schedule

Full-time, Contract. Contract Duration: 12 months (w/opportunity for extension).