Job Description

Job Location: Corporate Headquarters - San Marcos, TX 78666

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: DayPurpose

The A&P Mechanic (Line Maintenance) is responsible for performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on company-operated aircraft to ensure aircraft are maintained in a safe, airworthy, and mission-ready condition. This position performs line maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, repairs, and aircraft launch and recovery activities in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, company policies and procedures, and applicable maintenance requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs aircraft launch and recovery activities for scheduled and unscheduled flights.
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, servicing, troubleshooting, and repairs on assigned aircraft.
• Performs general aircraft maintenance, including aircraft washing and corrosion prevention and control activities.
• Completes maintenance tasks as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor, Lead Mechanic, or other authorized maintenance leadership.
• Accurately documents maintenance, inspections, repairs, and other work performed in accordance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), company procedures, and maintenance documentation requirements.
• Completes required documentation for parts removal, installation, and turn-in.
• Assists other maintenance personnel with aircraft maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, and repairs as required.
• Maintains clean and orderly work areas and follows established housekeeping and foreign object damage (FOD) prevention practices.
• Complies with company requirements for the accountability, control, and proper use of tools, equipment, and aircraft parts.
• Provides on-the-job training and technical assistance to other maintenance personnel as assigned.
• Attends required training and actively participates in on-the-job training to maintain and expand aircraft knowledge and technical proficiency.
• May temporarily perform Lead Mechanic or supervisory responsibilities in the absence of assigned personnel when designated by the Director of Maintenance.
• May be required to obtain and maintain Required Inspection Item (RII) authorization as determined by the Director of Maintenance.
• Complies with all applicable safety requirements, company policies, maintenance procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QualificationsRequired Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current and valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic Certificate.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Maintenance experience with Embraer EMB-120, Dash 8-200, King Air 300, and/or Twin Otter aircraft.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in aviation maintenance, aviation technology, or a related field.
• Experience with electrical and avionics troubleshooting.
• Experience performing aircraft structural repairs.
• Minimum of 18 months of aircraft maintenance experience supporting operations conducted under 14 CFR Part 135.
• Minimum of 18 months of maintenance experience on similar aircraft.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform the physical functions associated with aircraft maintenance and inspection activities.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, reach, and work in confined or restricted spaces for extended periods.
• Ability to climb ladders, stands, and aircraft access equipment as required.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and aircraft maintenance equipment.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions and maintain physical positions necessary to inspect, service, repair, and maintain aircraft.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in hangars, on aircraft ramps, and in other aviation maintenance environments.
• May be exposed to aircraft noise, moving mechanical equipment, fumes, oils, fuels, solvents, and other materials commonly associated with aircraft maintenance operations.
• May be required to work outdoors and in varying weather and environmental conditions.
• Must be able to use required personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with applicable safety procedures.
• May be required to work varying schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, or on-call periods based on operational requirements.
• May be required to travel to off-site locations for temporary duty assignments or road trips based on operational requirements.

Bristow Special Mission is firmly committed to fairness and equality in the workplace. We value and recognize the unique backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of all employees. It is the policy of Bristow Special Mission to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without discrimination or harassment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, creed, or citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws. Bristow Special Mission will comply fully with all applicable federal, state, or local fair employment laws that forbid discrimination or harassment on the basis of other protected characteristics.

All new employees will be required to verify employment eligibility in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Bristow Special Mission participates in E-Verify.

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