A & P Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

The A&P Mechanic reports to the Director of Maintenance / General Manager of the Jet Group.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment can be very loud on occasion.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Work alone in performing inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance on a fleet of trainer aircraft for Central Flight Academy.

DUTIES AND TASKS

• Perform maintenance duties on trainer aircraft as defined under FAR Part 43, including but not limited to : oil changes, brake pad replacement, tire changes, replacing spark plugs, servicing batteries, lubrication and inspection of systems, changing filters, replacing light bulbs, and other duties as assigned.
• Have knowledge of calendar, hourly, and progressive inspection procedures.
• Troubleshoot and perform needed repairs to airframe components, engines, and a variety of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic repairs to other aircraft accessories such as starter / generators, fuel pumps, hydraulic pumps, actuators, wheels, tires, and brakes. Troubleshoot, diagnose, and report findings of discrepancies to appropriate personnel.
• Consult and get a plan of action approved before spending more than thirty minutes troubleshooting a problem.
• Seek out discrepancies on the aircraft and report them to the DOM or his designee. Write maintenance forms (squawks) on all discrepancies found.
• Repair or replace defective or malfunctioning parts or systems
• Perform structural repairs to airframe including sheet metal work, riveting, patching, and fiberglass / composite repairs
• Ensure that all maintenance to be performed has been approved for work
• Operate all power tools and equipment necessary to accomplish a job assignment
• Accurately tag and store items removed from the aircraft during the dismantling phase
• Make required logbook entries of repairs and comply with all company and FAA requirements
• Document descriptively, the findings found during inspections in appropriate location
• Complete all required maintenance records and turn the aircraft binders into Maintenance Control at the end of each shift.
• Respect the confidentiality of company, customer, and personnel information
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with supervisors and other staff members
• Demonstrate ability to tactfully handle difficult situations
• Recognize and deal with priorities.
• Perform other duties and tasks as may be assigned from time to time by the Director of maintenance

Requirements : REQUIREMENTS

Education

Licensing / Registration / Certification

Experience

Skill, Knowledge, and Abilities

Language Skills :

Mathematical Skills :

Reasoning Ability :

Physical

Mental