Job Description

Aviation Mechanic
C-130 Hercules
Starting at $39 hourly
Trenton Base, Canada

The Aviation Mechanic installs, inspects, tests, adjusts, repairs, and performs maintenance on the aircraft.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs operational checks, maintenance, bench checks, troubleshoots, and isolates malfunctions on aircraft.

• Uses complex and specialized test equipment to perform operational checks.

• Repairs or replaces components based on test results following blueprints, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documents.

• Performs calibration, repair, and replacement of system components and parts.

• Practices good housekeeping, tool control, FOD awareness/prevention, and safety at all times.

• Annotates maintenance actions in aircraft records.

• Maintains working knowledge of technical publications and aircraft maintenance applications.

• Must be capable and willing to execute standard aircraft maintenance tasks as part of daily operations.

Other or Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other job-related duties as may be assigned.

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to isolate problems and troubleshoot systems.

• Working knowledge of aircraft components.

• Ability to interpret schematic diagrams, engineering drawings, and charts of assigned systems.

• Working knowledge of all standard test equipment and maintenance procedures.

• Working knowledge of technical orders and maintenance forms.

• Ability to read and interpret data is required.

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

• Ability to obtain a control goods clearance.

Experience & Education

• High School degree or equivalent required.

• Minimum of two (2) to four (4) years recent experience in the repair of aircraft avionics, com/nav, or instrument systems of the C-130 aircraft. Four (4) years preferred.

Physical Requirements / Working Environment

• May work in aircraft maintenance hangar or outside.

• May be required to respond to a wide variety of operational circumstances, including extreme weather conditions and rudimentary infrastructure.

• May be exposed to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraft.

• May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; may be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts, vehicles, or aircraft.

• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for periods throughout the day.

• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.

• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee, and reach above/below shoulders.

• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.

• May be required to see aircraft in flight, read dials/gauges, and identify small objects and hand tools.

• Must be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings, and other small scales.

• Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.

• Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.

• May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, forklift, APU, etc.

What We Bring

• The successful candidate’s starting pay will be based on, but not limited to, job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.

• The salary range provided reflects the value of the company’s base pay compensation for the location and may be modified at the company’s discretion.

Other compensation elements offered:

• Overtime

• Premium Pay

• Differential Pay

Please speak with a recruiter for additional information.

Employee benefits include:

• Healthcare coverage

• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits

• Retirement plan

• Wellness programs

• Paid time off, including holidays and leave of absences

Requirement

• Must be a resident or citizen of Canada.