A&P Mechanic
Job Type :
Temp/Contract to Direct
Hours :
Full Time
Required Years of Experience :
3+
Travel :
No
Relocation :
No
Job Industry :
Airline - Aviation
Job Category :
Aerospace/Aviation/Defense
Job Description :
- Ability to inspect, troubleshoot, and perform repairs
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, maintenance manuals, blueprints, electrical schematics, company policy and procedures and Federal Aviation Regulations
- Ability to communicate effectively with verbal and written skills, including the ability to interpret documents such as safety guidelines and operating manuals
- Ability to complete basic math tasks
- Close vision to read labels, distance vision to see what aircraft is arriving, color vision to see color-coded labels, peripheral vision to watch for activity in the environment, depth perception when marshalling and towing aircraft, and the ability to adjust focus when writing
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach with hands and arms, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks
- Ability to work in a potentially noisy environment
- Ability to perform minor maintenance on ground support equipment as needed
- Ability to work outdoors and in weather as necessary
- Ability to work near moving mechanical parts and aircraft
- Ability to tow aircraft
- Ability to maintain a clean work area
- Ability to perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications :
- FAA mechanic’s certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings
- Passport and/or ability to obtain passport within 60 days of hire
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Eligibility to work in the United States
- Valid driver's license
- Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs., climb ladders, and maneuver around aircraft
- Successful completion of pre-employment DOT drug screening and other required background checks
- Ability to obtain an airport SIDA badge
- Willingness and ability to travel to recover aircraft, work with other bases, and/or meet the training needs of the company
- Ability to work various shifts, overtime, and/or after-hour call outs will be occasionally required