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Job Overview
Join our dynamic team as an Aviation Maintenance Technician and become a vital part of ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of aircraft. In this energetic role, you will perform comprehensive maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting on various aircraft systems, utilizing your mechanical, electrical, and avionics expertise. Your hands-on skills will directly contribute to maintaining the highest standards of aviation safety and compliance with industry regulations. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced aviation maintenance environment where your technical proficiency makes a real impact.
Duties
- Conduct annual inspections, routine inspections and scheduled maintenance on aircraft airframes, engines, and systems in accordance with FAA regulations and company policies.
- Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, and avionics issues using schematics, technical drawings, and diagnostic tools such as multimeters, ammeters, calipers, micrometers, and specialized industrial equipment.
- Perform repairs using hand tools, power tools, torque wrenches, welding equipment, soldering irons, and other specialized industrial tools to restore aircraft to optimal condition.
- Interpret technical drawings, schematics, CAD models (including CATIA and AutoCAD), and engineering troubleshooting documents to accurately diagnose issues.
- Utilize CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) software to document maintenance activities, parts usage, and compliance records efficiently.
- Fabricate or modify sheet metal components or structural parts using welding techniques and precision measuring instruments like calipers and micrometers.
- Ensure all work complies with industry standards such as AS9100 quality management system requirements and Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR).
- Assist in the calibration of precision measuring instruments such as ohmmeters and ammeters to maintain accuracy in diagnostics.
- Support heavy lifting operations with appropriate equipment while adhering to safety protocols for aircraft maintenance environments.
- Collaborate with engineering teams on assembly projects or equipment repairs that require detailed interpretation of schematics or CAD models.
Qualifications
INSPECTION AUTHORIZATION is Preferred but not required.
- Proven experience in aircraft maintenance or aviation maintenance facility environments; military aviation experience is highly valued.
- Strong mechanical knowledge with hands-on experience using hand tools, power tools, torque wrenches, welding equipment, soldering irons, calipers, micrometers, and other precision instruments.
- Familiarity with electrical systems repair including troubleshooting using multimeters (ohmmeters) and ammeters; experience with avionics systems is preferred.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings such as schematics or CAD files (including CATIA and AutoCAD) for fabrication or repair tasks.
- Knowledge of FAA regulations related to aircraft maintenance (FAR Part 43/145) and industry standards like AS9100.
- Experience working with sheet metal fabrication or structural modifications; welding skills are a plus.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to perform root cause analysis on complex mechanical or electrical issues.
- Excellent communication skills for documenting work orders in CMMS software and collaborating with team members effectively.
- Physical ability to perform heavy lifting safely while maintaining strict adherence to safety protocols; familiarity with aerospace safety standards is preferred.
- Additional qualifications include experience with vehicle maintenance or industrial equipment repair; familiarity with military aviation systems is advantageous.
This role offers an engaging environment where your technical expertise will directly support the safety and efficiency of aviation operations worldwide!
Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
