Aircraft Mechanic

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Position Details:
Title: Aircraft Mechanic
Location: Augusta, GA
Shift: Monday – Friday | will rotate between 1st and 2nd shift (8-hour long shifts)
about two months on 2nd shift is required once a year.
Compensation: $27 - $37/hour (based on experience). A&P License may qualify for higher hourly rate.
Benefits: Company offers Comprehensive Healthcare, 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested, Paid Time Off starting on day one, Bonus opportunities, Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Life & AD&D Insurance, and Learning & Training opportunities
Travel: less than 10% (may travel to customer locations or other Standard Aero facilities as required).

Position Description| Aircraft Mechanic
The Aircraft Mechanic is responsible for performing routine maintenance, and major inspections on turbofan and turboprop powered aircrafts. Troubleshooting, repair, and modification of aircraft components is accomplished by this position. In addition, engine removal and reinstallation, operational checks, leak checks, and engine runs are all within the responsibility of the Aircraft Mechanic.
• Is responsible for using sound judgment and technical aptitude to make decisions regarding maintenance, sequence, and techniques, troubleshooting and discrepancy resolution.
• Removes and reinstalls engines from turbofan and turbo powered aircraft.
• Performs operation checks and engine runs to ensure air-worthiness prior to departure.
• Inspects aircraft in accordance with OEM Light or Heavy Maintenance manuals.
• Evaluates removed components for serviceability and document discrepancies (squawks).
• Troubleshoot and repair all airframe systems as required (hydraulics, landing gear, etc).
• May perform fuel tank sealing on aircraft.
• Document all work accomplished in a clear, concise and accurate manner.
• Accomplishes Service Bulletins, Repair Letters and Airworthiness Directive as required.
• Reads and interprets maintenance manual procedures, blueprints, technical manuals and schematic diagrams when required.
• Responsible for knowing, understanding, following, promoting and continuously improving company policies and procedures.
• Utilizes mechanics hand tools, precision measuring instruments, gauges and calibration test equipment.

Requirements:
The ideal candidate has a valid FAA approved Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license OR a minimum four years relevant military experience working on fixed-wing aircraft or helicopters.
• Must be able to obtain Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Licenses within 24 months of hire.
• Aviation training preferred. This training may take the form of military training, aeronautical academy or technical school training and/or an Aviation Associates Degree.
• Must have proven mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Must have proven experience using a variety of hand and/or power tools.
• Analytical skills required to perform complex mechanical troubleshooting.
• Strong communication skills required, both verbal and written.

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