Summary: 

The Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic is responsible for the day to day aircraft maintenance and are in good working order and operate safely.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reads, understands and interprets applicable maintenance manuals, service bulletins and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing components.
• Replacing worn or damaged components.
• Performing visual inspections to detect mechanical issues.
• Assumes responsibility for ensuring Aircraft Maintenance is conducted in accordance with Federal regulations, Company policies and procedures.
• Performing regular maintenance services including but not limited to oil and filter changes, tire changes and/or rotations, etc. in accordance with applicable maintenance manuals.
• Diagnoses and troubleshooting of aircraft systems.
• Performs aircraft rigging requirements per applicable maintenance manuals when applicable.
• Familiar with aircraft Illustrated Parts Listings for identifying replacement materials and components.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid A&P License with General Aviation (Cessna) experience preferred

Required Skills/Abilities

• Candidates must have mechanical aptitude to perform maintenance, troubleshooting and installation of mechanical components and have their own basic hand tools (screwdrivers, standard wrenches and drive sockets).
• Knowledge of aircraft maintenance manuals, ATA codes, applicable F.A.R.S. and paperwork/sign-off procedures.
• Well organized and attentive to detail.
• Ability to closely follow written and verbal instructions.
• Willingness to assist others.
• Must be able to understand, read, write and speak Standard English, including technical aircraft maintenance vocabulary for technical and general work correspondence.
• Must be able to adhere to all established safety policies and procedures.