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