Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic

Duties

• Perform repairs, replacements, and maintenance on aircraft components.
• Conduct necessary checks on mechanical and functional components of aircraft.
• Test and replace defective or faulty parts using various tools and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with national and international standards of work.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness in the hanger or workshop.

Physical/Mental/Emotional Requirements

• Frequent walking, sitting, standing, climbing stairs and steps.
• Frequent repetition of hand, arm, and finger motions.
• Frequent vision abilities including close, distance, depth perception, and color differentiation.
• Frequent hearing abilities including tone and volume discernment.
• Frequent lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs.

Working Conditions

• Frequent exposure to outdoor elements such as high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.
• Frequent exposure to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materials.
• Frequent exposure to loud noises.

Safety Sensitive Position

• Responsible for the safety or security of people or property.
• Inspect, handle, or transport explosives, dangerous or hazardous materials.
• Inspect structures, equipment, or vehicles.
• Perform aviation-related duties.
• Operate or supervise vehicles, heavy or dangerous equipment or machinery.

Skills

• Active, current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant certification with no prior FAA violations.
• Reliable transportation to and from work locations.
• Own tools in good working order.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
• Pass and maintain Class 3 Physical requirements, including a hearing test.
• Advanced skills in repairing, maintaining, and troubleshooting aircraft airframes and engines.

Preferred

• FAA repair station and/or Quality Assurance experience.
• Able to travel on a regular basis and/or work different shifts including overtime and weekends.
• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS).
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense, or US Military.

Education

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Typically 5 or more years of relevant experience.
• A higher level degree may substitute for experience.

Related Experience

• May be considered in lieu of required education.

Certifications & Licenses

• Class 3 Physical.
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant certification.