Required Skills:
High School Diploma or GED required. FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate or 2 years of aviation maintenance experience. Valid Drivers License required.
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.) . Ensure all customer property is properly protected. .
Additional Functions:
1. Use material tracking system to create parts demand, and to charge labor to Work Orders, items, and squawks. .
2. 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. .
3. Properly use and maintain company-provided tools and equipment. Return items to designated storage area after use. .
4. 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. .
5. In support of aircraft certification and final phase testing, may include flight tests on aircraft as required. . Perform other duties as assigned.
Other Requirements:
1. Working knowledge of FAA regulations, process specifications, Repair Station and Quality Control manuals, and company policies and procedures. . Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language..
The Structures Company is a national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract to hire, and direct hire placement opportunities. Our clients rely on us to support their engineering, IT, Production, Maintenance & Repair, and support staff. Our niche recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to the majority of our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service. We support the majority of aerospace OEMs and tier 1 suppliers across the United States. The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/ EOE)
