Flight Mechanic A-AP

Job Summary

To perform mechanic work and lead other mechanics to prepare aircraft mechanically for flight test and delivery to customer. Flight Mechanic A may be required to perform the duties and essential functions of Flight Mechanic B & Flight Mechanic C.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of diagnostic and mechanical duties on one or more aircraft models involving

diagnosis of malfunctions and required disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, reassembly or adjustment of various aircraft systems to prepare the aircraft mechanically for flight test and delivery to customer. Requires a thorough knowledge of aircraft engines, mechanical systems and components on assigned models to guide, instruct and work with lower classification mechanics in the performance of the following principle duties.

• Installs, as required, a variety of line shortage items which may involve disassembly and

reassembly of previously installed items.

• Performs functional checks on all mechanical systems such as engines and flight

controls, fuel, oxygen and hydraulic systems making necessary corrections and adjusting for flight.

• Sets instruments, tests running of engines, rigging and synchronizing throttles and setting

stops.

• Diagnoses flight test and inspection squawks and making necessary adjustments or

corrections.

• Works personally with engineering to troubleshoot the unusual and more difficult aircraft

flight problems.

• Maintains clean working area.

• Required to taxi aircraft to check systems and components. Understands all run related functional

tests.

• Uses a variety of mechanic hand tools and equipment such as tensiometers, timing lights, scale

and pressure gauges.

• Leads, guides, instructs and assigns work to other mechanics.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Education

Must have a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification plus trades training to have a knowledge of aircraft and engine operation and to use arithmetic, blueprints, specifications, and a variety of precision instruments. Requires A&P license.

Experience

Requires a minimum of 5 years diversified jet, turboprop or piston mod, phase inspection, engine troubleshooting experience or servicing experience under the guidance of a licensed A&P or at an FAA certified repair station.

Working Conditions

Somewhat disagreeable working conditions due to non-continuous exposure to noise, weather, hydraulic fluid, MEK, alcohol and other liquids.