Job Description

Job Location Aerospace Flight Testing Center - AFTC - Moses lake, WA 98837 Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Job Category Skilled Labor - Trades

AeroTECs AC & Test Site Ops Department provides operational and facility requirements to support Fabrication, Aircraft Maintenance, Quality, Flight Test Instrumentation Installation & removal, and site safety (EH&S/SMS). The AC & Test Site Ops Division is responsible for providing resources and facilities for aircraft maintenance, quality, manufacturing, instrumentation installation and equipment to support customer requirements

The A & P Mechanic position is responsible for servicing, repairing, troubleshooting of aircraft and aircraft engines. This includes replacing and rebuilding aircraft structures and systems as well as assembling and installing electrical, plumbing, mechanical, hydraulic, structural components and accessories. A & P Mechanic must understand FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) regulations and technical data relevant to assigned projects.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Service, repair, troubleshoot and overhaul aircraft and aircraft engines.
• Repair, replace and rebuild aircraft structures, system and functional components.
• Assemble and install electrical, plumbing, mechanical, hydraulic, structural components and accessories using hand tools and power tools.
• Adjust, align and calibrate aircraft systems using hand tools, gauges and test equipment, machines and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brakes, welding equipment, rivet gun and drills.
• Research and understand FAA technical data relevant to assigned tasks.
• Maintain the premises and the repair station in a clean and organized manner.
• Remove and/or install aircraft components, test IAW MM, and troubleshoot aircraft systems.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong knowledge in FAA regulations, Aviation Rules (FODs, Safety, Quality, hazardous materials, Aircraft Marshalling), aerodynamics, aircraft electrical systems, materials science, aircraft maintenance, electrical testing, instrumentation, gas turbine and piston power plants.

• Good leadership (individual contributor) presence:
  • Able to lead by example and live/work by company values.
  • Ability to successfully contribute to a positive and productive work environment.
  • Able to instill a sense of urgency in team members.
  • Able to be patient and objectivein difficult situations with different types of people.
• Good customer service tool box:
  • Professional mannerisms, appearance and actions (self-confident and committed to high ethics).
  • Strong follow-through, quick thinking and resourceful.
  • Ability to remain calm, cool and collected in stressful situations.
  • Strong sense of urgency to address and solve important issues.
• Good organizational, time management and prioritization skills:
  • Able to multi-task, maintain focus on several different projects at one time and hit deadlines.
  • Able to be flexible with attention and priority.
  • Ability to work in a progressive, fast-paced environment (work well under pressure).
• Good analytica l skills, with an ability to troubleshoot, problem-solve and effectively and efficiently make decisions.
• Good communication skills (oral, written) with customers.
  • Act as an active listener, seeking to understand and then to be understood, articulating clearly and confidently.
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels. Ability to influence others as well as relate to individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Good project management skills, including the ability to take ownership for accomplishing assigned tasks. Results-oriented planner who ensures that goals are met. Able to set priorities and keep to projected schedules.
• Computer Skills: Comfortable and effective working in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Level Requirements (Minimum):

Education

• Associates Degree (or Technical School equivalent) in Aircraft Maintenance or related field from an FAA accredited school or equivalent experience.
• A & P License required.
• Must purchase or own tools required to perform job duties.

Experience

• 3+ years of aircraft A&P experience.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Must have the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.

• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• No travel required.

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee.

AeroTEC is an equal opportunity employer.