A&P Mechanic

King Aerospace; Ardmore (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

King Aerospace in Ardmore, Oklahoma is seeking an entry-level A&P Mechanic C to perform basic aircraft maintenance, repair, and inspection tasks under supervision. You will follow FAA regulations, company procedures, and technical data to build foundational aircraft maintenance experience.

This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and an FAA A&P certificate, with 0–2 years of experience. You will work with the maintenance team, learn from on-the-job training, and participate in

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required and FAA A&P certificate.
• 0-2 years of aircraft maintenance experience (military or civilian).
• Ability to read and interpret tech manuals and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks including removals, installations, and basic troubleshooting.
• Follow written task cards, manuals, and work instructions precisely.
• Assist higher-level mechanics in inspections and system checks.
• Document all work according to FAA and company standards.
• Maintain tools and work areas in clean, organized condition.
• Comply with safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Participate in on-the-job training to develop proficiency.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading manuals

Math skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

FAA Airframe & Powerplant certificate

0-2 years aircraft maintenance experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database Software

Inventory Software

Order Processing Software

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title: A&P Mechanic C

Reports To: Maintenance Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: Maintenance

Location: Ardmore, Oklahoma

POSITION SUMMARY:

The A&P Mechanic C performs basic aircraft maintenance, repair, and inspection tasks under close supervision. This role supports the maintenance team by executing routine work in accordance with FAA regulations, company procedures, and technical data. This is an entry-level, developmental role intended to build foundational aircraft maintenance experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Perform assigned maintenance tasks including removals, installations, cleaning, servicing, and basic troubleshooting.
2. Follow written task cards, technical manuals, and work instructions precisely.
3. Assist higher-level mechanics in performing inspections, repairs, and system checks.
4. Document all work performed in accordance with company, customer, and FAA standards.
5. Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and organized condition.
6. Comply with all safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
7. Participate in OJT and required training to develop technical proficiency.

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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate required.
• 0-2 years of aircraft maintenance experience (military or civilian).
• Basic knowledge of aircraft systems and standard practices.
• Ability to follow direction and work as part of a team.
• Ability to read and interpret tech manuals.

LANGUAGE ABILITY:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

MATH ABILITY:

This position requires the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY:

The ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Microsoft Office Suite, Database Software, Inventory Software, and Order Processing Software.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be able to travel at relatively short notice for short periods. This position requires varied work shifts.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to explosives and vibration.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to use ladders, stands, lifts, etc. and be able to work on all areas of aircraft.
• Physical exertion: pulling, bending, pushing, reaching, standing, walking, and lifting / carrying of containers, equipment, etc. up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 100 pounds.
• May work inside or outside of maintenance hangar.
• This position requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The ability to work various shifts which may include evening and weekend hours.

• The employee is regularly required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste and smell.
• The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Drug Screen

Background Check

KA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status or genetic information.