Aircraft Technician I

Compensation: $25.66/hr , $38.49/hr OT

Position Purpose: The Aircraft Technician I, under close supervision, performs or assists with inspection, maintenance, and repair of basic aircraft systems and structures.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions

• Communicate as required to receive and understand work assignments. Perform basic aircraft inspections, repairs, and modifications under close supervision. Assist with movement of aircraft as required.
• Properly complete CMP cards, work order sign-offs, and other paper work in a timely manner.
• 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 power units, hydraulic lift platforms, forklifts, compressed gas cylinders, etc.) . 6. Ensure all customer property is properly protected. .

Additional Functions

• Use material tracking system to create parts demand, and to charge labor to Work Orders, items, and squawks.
• Properly collect and dispose of waste fuel, oil, hydraulic and de-icing fluids, and solvent rags. Apply 6S and Lean Initiatives to keep shops, hangars, and aircraft work areas clean and uncluttered.
• 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 and report unsafe conditions before putting people or property at risk.
• In support of aircraft certification and final phase testing, may include flight tests on aircraft as required. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Work Experience Requirements: High School Diploma or GED required. Valid Driver’s License required. FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate or 2 years of aviation maintenance experience. Working knowledge of FAA regulations, process specifications, Repair Station and Quality Control manuals, and company policies and procedures.