Contract A&P Technician

Position Summary

Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Technician in a commercial MRO setting is responsible for performing comprehensive maintenance, repair, and overhaul services on commercial aircraft or components to ensure safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance. This role supports high-volume operations and tight turnaround schedules, requiring precision, efficiency, and adherence to FAA and OEM standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs routine inspections or special maintenance to prevent failures of aircraft mechanical systems and components;
• 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.

Educational Requirements

• High School/GED;
• Airframe or Airframe & Powerplant License;
• Required: Airframe & Powerplant License;
• Recommended: Five plus years’ experience in the repair or maintenance of aircraft, general aviation aircraft, aircraft component repair and or 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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 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;
• Skills in Providing Customer Service;
• Skilled with Repairing, Troubleshooting, Installing and Equipment Maintenance;
• 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 / Environment/ Special Requirements

• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations;
• Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts if required;
• Subject to the random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations.

Embraer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.