Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic / Aircraft Maintenance Technician

SUMMARY: Service, repair and overhaul aircraft to ensure airworthiness. Works under moderate supervision to learn and perform basic tasks associated with aircraft maintenance. Advances through on-the-job training to regularly perform more challenging tasks and achieve greater compensation. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Position reports to Director of Maintenance
• Repair, modify, replace or otherwise perform routine aircraft maintenance work in a safe and timely manner.
• Accurately completes required maintenance-related paperwork or utilize maintenance tracking software.
• Communicate effectively with other maintenance personnel at all levels by keeping co-workers and leadership apprised of work progress and difficulties as they arise.
• Complete on-the-job-training (OJT) forms and any required reading in a timely manner.
• Access and correctly follow instructions published in aircraft maintenance manuals.
• Help with general cleanup of work area and monitoring time on assigned tasks.
• Responsible for accurately clocking into jobs and monitoring time on assigned tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned such as: aircraft movement, customer service, be a positive representation of PlaneSmart’s maintenance team when regulatory authorities are present (FAA, DOT, TSA, etc.)
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• QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS; SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
• Demonstrate a desire and ability to learn new tasks.
• Regular and consistent attendance.
• Good verbal and written communication skills with extreme attention to detail.
• Computer literacy: Microsoft office, email client, maintenance tracking software: TRAXXAL & CAMPS (preferred).
• Ability to communicate effectively with other maintenance personnel at all levels regarding job related issues.
• Ability to work with or learn to work with basic tools and mechanical systems.
• Meet all regulatory requirements per 14 CFR Part 65.
• Be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High School education or equivalent
• FAA Airframe or Powerplant license REQUIRED
• 1+ years aviation maintenance experience preferred
• Prefer 1+ year piston single engine experience with Continental IO-360, IO-520, & TIO-550 engines