Contract A&P Technician

About the Role

Seeking a Contract Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Technician to perform aircraft maintenance, repairs, and inspections in a commercial MRO environment. This role ensures aircraft safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance while supporting high-volume operations and meeting FAA and OEM standards.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine inspections or special maintenance to prevent failures of aircraft mechanical systems and components; performs complete operations checks on hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, plumbing, precision assemblies, rigging and controls, etc.
• Determines when a component should be repaired or replaced; decides upon necessary repair scheme, quantity and type of parts needed to accomplish proper repair; secures necessary parts from Stores or departmental supplies.
• Repairs, reworks, and modifies worn or defective assemblies, making alterations or changes to units when necessary.
• Follows approved maintenance procedures for subject component or system, consulting internal procedures that have been FAA approved, original equipment manufacturers (OEM's) technical data, and work package instructions.
• Consults the Maintenance Lead if technical assistance is needed during the repair process.
• Inspects completed work before signing off to identify any needed rework; performs rework; ensures that repaired components meet prescribed standards and tolerances.
• Performs serviceability tests on repaired components/systems using test equipment specified by the original equipment manufacturer.
• Completes work package documentation by signing/stamping after finishing all designated operations.
• Submits completed/in-progress work to Maintenance Lead for review; submits to Quality Control for final/in-progress inspection and re-certification of airworthiness.
• Provides Manager with performance statistics and other operational data, as requested.
• Properly accounts for time and materials used in all inspection and maintenance activities.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Airframe & Powerplant License (required).
• Five plus years’ experience in the repair or maintenance of aircraft, general aviation aircraft, aircraft component repair and overhaul, or aviation military experience.
• Preferred: three years plus of actual and recent depot level aircraft maintenance and repair experience (repair of mechanical systems, components, hydraulics, pneumatics, plumbing, rigging, etc.).
• Proficiency with interpretation of original equipment manufacturer’s technical data or work package instructions.
• Experience using power or pneumatic hand tools.
• Experience may be credited from other related industries as determined by the hiring manager.

Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of all possible tasks and responsibilities within their Technical Area.
• Broadly applied skills in multiple Technical Areas.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their uses, repairs, and maintenance.
• Understanding of principles and processes for providing customer service.
• Skilled in repairing, troubleshooting, installing, and maintaining equipment.
• Knowledge of FAA requirements for aircraft maintenance procedures.
• Ability to interpret and comprehend manufacturer and FAA approved work package instructions; ability to inspect and install parts/components.

Working Conditions

• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, State, and Federal regulations.
• Must be able to wear a respirator as per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 "Respirator Protection" regulations with no restrictions that would prevent the proper use and/or seal of the respirator.
• Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts if required.
• Subject to random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations.