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A&P Mechanic

Job Details

RSS-Team - Addison, TX

Description

The Aircraft Mechanic services, repairs and modifies aircraft structures, structural components, flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components. High school diploma or equivalent required. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe & Power Plant (A&P) license is required.

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

 

Under minimal supervision, services and repairs aircraft airframe, engine, components and sub-systems, in accordance with company standards and applicable FAA regulations and predetermined company processes and procedures.  Provides technical assistance and guidance to other mechanics with less experience, as directed.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

 

  1. Troubleshoots, repairs, replaces, and modifies aircraft structures, components and associated equipment. This includes the rigging of flight controls, engines and propellers as applicable.
  2. Reads and interprets original equipment manufacturer (OEM) technical manuals, service bulletins, airworthiness directives, local directives and other specifications to determine FAA approved maintenance requirements, methods and procedures.
  3. Examines engines for component damage and security, heat damage and fluid leaks. 
  4. Inspects turbine blades to detect foreign object damage (FOD), material wear or failure through visual and borescope.
  5. Conducts testing of engine operation to locate source of malfunction and performs operational checks.
  6. Replaces worn, damaged and failed components, such as fuel controls and starter/generators.
 
  1. Performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including but not limited to, change and/or inspect fuel and oil filters, cleaning screens, aircraft lubrication, and wheel and tire maintenance.  Charge and service Nicad batteries, aircraft, and engine compressor wash, cleaning and servicing on-board water and sanitation systems.  Mix paint and apply for touch-up of aircraft and components.
  2. Maintains aircraft maintenance documentation to the Customer, FAA and King Aerospace’s standards. This includes the use of aviation maintenance management software as provided.
  3. Complies with all safety requirements and uses all mandated safety equipment in accordance with the Customer, OSHA and King Aerospace’s requirements.
  4. Assists coworkers to successfully perform job duties and functions when necessary.
  5. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

 

Must have:

  1. High school diploma or GED required. 
  2. Five (5) years of experience in the field consistent with the requirements set forth in Essential Duties and Responsibilities.
  3. FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License.
  4. Five (5) years of aircraft maintenance experience as a licensed A&P mechanic. Years for military aviation maintenance experience may be used in combination with licensed A&P experience to meet the five (5) year requirement.
  5. Valid state driver’s license.

 

LANGUAGE ABILITY:

 

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers.

 

 

 

MATH ABILITY:

 

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic math and algebra.

 

REASONING ABILITY:

 

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions.

 

COMPUTER SKILLS:

 

Microsoft Office Suite. Familiarity with aviation industry maintenance management and logistics information systems.

 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

 

This position requires a current FAA A&P license and current Driver’s License.

 

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

 

This position requires a SECRET government security clearance and a favorable personal background check. Must be able to travel and/or deploy at relatively short notice. This position requires varied work shifts and the ability to work in a highly structured environment. Must adhere to KING AEROSPACE Cornerstone Principles.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

  • The noise level in the environment is usually loud.
  • Employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and outside weather conditions.
  • Will be required to wear protective equipment such as hearing protection, safety glasses and safety shoes. 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

  • While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to walk, sit and talk and hear.
  • Employee is regularly required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste and smell.
  • Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

 

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

 

Drug Screen

Background Check

Secret Security Clearance

A&P License

Significant Travel Required

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