About This Role
Inspecting, repairing, maintaining, and servicing Flight School aircraft according to Federal Aviation Regulations is the core of this mechanic job. The role involves working with various aircraft systems and equipment, airframes, and power plants.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, repair, inspect, modify, and service aircraft systems and equipment, airframes, and power plants in accordance with manufacturer specifications, service manuals, service bulletins, and FAA Regulations
- Perform scheduled inspections, including 100-hour and annual inspections (if authorized)
- Perform maintenance and repair associated with inspections
- Perform major and minor repairs and alterations as part of line maintenance, heavy maintenance, and structural repair
- Maintain and repair equipment used in the department
- Perform other incidental duties as assigned
Requirements
- Verifiable, hands-on experience of the actual time spent in the repair, maintenance, overhaul, or manufacture of aircraft
- Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays, and days-off
- Demonstrates good judgment and confidentiality
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a strong emphasis on customer service
- Excellent time management, follow-through, and organizational skills
- Strong communication and ability to build relationships with all levels of management and pilots
- Strategic and forward-thinker
- Ability to handle multiple priorities with a high degree of accuracy
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills in Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Strong knowledge of flight software (Talon or FlightSchedulePro)
- High School diploma or GED required
- 0-3 years of experience working with general aviation aircraft or similar (Cessna 152, Cessna 172, Cessna 208, Piper Seminole, and Piper Arrow)
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant License
Nice to have:
Benefits
- 401(k) and Employer Match
- Medical insurance
- HSA/FSA
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement/Employee Scholarship
Physical Demands
- Employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and to hear or talk
- Employee frequently is required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
- Employee is occasionally required to sit, climb and balance, taste and smell
