Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic

Description An A & P Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic supports the daily needs of the maintenance operations of the customer and ensures an outstanding experience by providing top-level service at Pentastar Aviation.

Responsibilities

• This position reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor and works in close partnership with the FAA, manufacturers, pilots, and other Aircraft Maintenance Mechanics and Avionics Technicians.

• Ensures aircraft are maintained to airworthiness standards prescribed by applicable regulations, airworthiness directives, company policies, and best practices.

• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, adjust, and repair different business transport category aircraft airframes and engines using hand tools and test equipment.

• Maintain the highest level of quality and integrity.

• Adjust, repair, or replace defective components based on analysis of test results, following blueprints, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documents.

• Use precision instruments and equipment to measure parts for wear, and repair or replace as required.

• Other duties as may be deemed necessary.

Requirements

Requirements and Qualifications

• Must hold a current valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant License (A&P) with no history of infractions and recent A&P experience on turbine-powered aircraft considered a plus.

• 3 to 10 years’ experience is preferred.

• Experience working under an FAA-approved Part 145 repair station required and Part 135 experience required.

• Inspection Authorization and/or FCC License a plus.

• Must be able to read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals and specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.

• Ability to work with little supervision to troubleshoot and repair systems on aircraft airframe and engine(s), including electrical, mechanical and hydraulic.

• Versatility, flexibility, will be important as the schedule could include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Superior customer focus, communication skills, and work ethic with a commitment to excellence.