Mechanic / Technician - Aircraft Maintenance - Torrance
We are currently looking for a person with a FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate. Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to start a new career in the aviation industry? If you have the drive and enthusiasm to become an expert in aircraft services, we have the perfect role for you!
Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Examine and inspect aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and deicers to locate cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems
- Conduct routine and special inspections as required by regulations
- Inspect completed work to certify that maintenance meets standards, and that aircraft are ready for operation
- Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components
- Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance
- Remove, inspect, repair, and install in-flight refueling stores and external fuel tanks
- Disassemble engines and inspect parts, such as turbine blades or cylinders, for corrosion, wear, warping, cracks, and leaks, using precision measuring instruments, x-rays, and magnetic inspection equipment
- Read and interpret pilots' descriptions of problems to diagnose causes
- Assist management in the guidance and training of Maintenance Technicians
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Education and Experience
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license
- 0-1 year of experience with an A&P license
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA’s)
- Excellent communication skills, both orally and written
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Strong ability to solve complex problems
- Ability to train and explain to co-worker’s complex mechanical concepts
- Able to work independently and close out all assigned maintenance tasks in a safe and timely manner
- Ability to successfully work with others as part of a team to achieve established goals
- Ability to take direction and feedback; make adjustments and changes as necessary
- Ability to understand and interpret aircraft technical data and blueprints
- Physical ability to work in a hands-on, fast-paced environment
- A passion for quality, safety and aviation
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Application Question(s):
- Why are you interested in working at Sling?
License/Certification:
- Airframe & Powerplant License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Torrance, CA 90505 (Required)
Work Location: In person
