Lab Test - Aircraft Technician II

Position Purpose

Under minimal supervision, performs inspections, maintenance, and repairs of moderate to advanced complexity on aircraft systems and structures.

Essential Functions

• Communicate as required to receive and understand work assignments.
• Perform complex aircraft inspections, repairs, and modifications with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate with MTL, STM, and the Inspection Department to ensure compliance with internal and FAA inspection and documentation requirements.
• Properly complete CMP cards, work order sign‑offs, and other paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist as needed with shift turnovers.
• 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 (external power carts, hydraulic mules, hydraulic lift platforms, tow tugs, forklifts, compressed gas cylinders, etc.).
• Coordinate, accomplish, and assist with aircraft movement in hangar and ramp areas.
• Provide training to less experienced technicians.
• Protect customer property (PTP).

Additional Functions

• Properly collect and dispose of waste fuel, oil, hydraulic fluids, de‑icing fluids, and solvent rags.
• Apply 6S and Lean Initiatives to keep shops, hangars, and aircraft work areas clean and uncluttered.
• Implement and apply Lean/continuous improvement processes to all areas of responsibility.
• 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 unsafe conditions before putting people or property at risk.
• Use the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks and sign‑offs, and to charge labor to correct work orders.
• In support of aircraft certification and final phase testing, may include flight tests on aircraft as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate and 2 years of aviation maintenance experience, or 4 years of aviation maintenance experience including 2 years on mid/large size aircraft.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Unique Skills

• One year Gulfstream Lab Test experience required.
• Catia and Smarteam experience preferred.
• Water Jet operation experience preferred.
• Knowledge of aircraft hydraulics preferred.

Other Requirements

• Working knowledge of FAA regulations, process specifications, Repair Station and Quality Control manuals, and company policies and procedures.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Schedule

• Shift: First
• Employment Type: Full‑time

Category: Service Center. Travel: None.