Aircraft (A&P) Maintenance Technician

Full-time - Mid Level

Zionsville, IN

Air Transportation

About the position

A&P Mechanics perform a variety of mechanical duties on various aircraft models including, but not limited to the following: diagnosis of malfunctions and required disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, reassembly, or adjustment of various aircraft systems to prepare aircraft for flight and delivery to customer. Expect a safe, positive, fast paced, and growth-oriented environment. Your future success is our priority - Expect it all.

Responsibilities

• Performs intermediate/heavy maintenance tasks without supervision.
• Performs airframe, powerplant and propeller repairs and modifications required to meet company and FAA requirements.
• Performs routine inspections and troubleshooting, including airframe structures, engines, and aircraft systems.
• Performs turbine engine troubleshooting, inspection, repair and engine run-ups.
• Conducts airframe system, component changes and systems checkout.
• Performs installation of service bulletins and kits on airframes and engines.
• Ability to comprehend and complete all Aircraft Manufacturer Scheduled Maintenance items.
• Removal and disassembly of defective parts; assembly and installation of replacement parts; and testing aircraft systems.
• Interprets technical manuals, drawings, and blueprint.
• Required to sign for work accomplished including troubleshooting deferred maintenance items and ensure proper recording of all maintenance tasks on company documents.
• Building of customer invoices using labor calculations, purchase orders, and parts mark-up calculations.
• Uses equipment such as tensiometers, micrometers, pressure gauges, dial gauges, vacuum gauges, timing lights, and a variety of hand tools to repair or modify systems or assemblies.
• Keep a constant watch for safety and ensure work performed adheres to the highest quality standards.
• Monitor to reduce excessive cost of labor duplication.
• Ensure proper and adequate equipment is used, acceptable parts or components are installed, and approved hardware or supplies are used.

Requirements

• A&P License is required.
• Requires a minimum of 5 years' experience with diversified jet, turboprop, piston, modification, aircraft/flight maintenance or airframe sheet metal maintenance.
• Must have experience in MROs.
• Operates all power tools and equipment necessary to accomplish job assignments.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Requires use of arithmetic, blueprints, and specifications plus knowledge of jet and piston airframe and engine principles.
• Flexibility in scheduling required.
• Some travel required.
• Must successfully pass background check and drug test.
• Ability to read and respond to E-Mail communications.

Nice-to-haves

• Preferred experience in a customer service facility performing inspections and repair of aircraft.

Benefits

• A generous benefit package
• Competitive wages
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Excellent training programs
• Discounted flight training