A&P Mechanic

Cape-Air-; Charlotte Amalie (United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Air is seeking an A&P Mechanic to inspect, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on company aircraft. The role involves independent work or as part of a team, following FAA and manufacturer guidelines, and updating fleet status as directed.

The position requires a current A&P certificate and at least three years of relevant maintenance experience, with the ability to lift 40 lbs and work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Current A&P certificate required.
• Must meet the recent experience requirements as stated in 14 CFR 65.83.
• Minimum three years professional aircraft maintenance work experience required.
• Must own basic set of aircraft maintenance tools.
• Must take instruction and guidance well.
• Must be goal oriented, have an exceptional attention to detail, and must work well in team situations and also as an individual.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Must be able to perform moderately strenuous physical tasks which include bending, stooping, kneeling and working overhead for long periods of time.
• Must hold a valid US driver’s license.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a flexible schedule and be able to work any shift including nights, weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

• Familiar with company manuals and submit changes to improve operations.
• Comply with 14 CFR 65.83 and manufacturer specs during maintenance.
• Assist with shift turnover reports per company procedures.
• Participate in shift meetings and briefings as required.
• Update aircraft fleet status information as directed.
• Conduct on-the-job training as assigned by Base-Manager/Supervisor.
• Maintain maintenance work records.
• Keep the work area clean and orderly.
• Adhere to material handling and control procedures.
• Open and/or close the facility as required.
• Perform aircraft run-ups and taxis.
• Travel to repair aircraft at stations away from the base.
• Clean aircraft after maintenance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Basic mechanical skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Lift 40 lbs

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid US driver’s license

Job description

SUMMARY

Cape Air’s A&P Mechanics work independently or as a team member performing inspections, repairs and preventative maintenance on company aircraft.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Familiar with the policies and procedures contained in company manuals, submits changes as appropriate to eliminate conflicts and/or enhance operational effectiveness
• Comply with 14 CFR (as applicable), manufacturer’s specifications, company policies and procedures, as well as other methods accepted by the FAA, when accomplishing maintenance
• Assist with completion of shift turnover reports in accordance with company procedures
• Participate in shift meetings and briefings as required
• Update aircraft fleet status information for Company aircraft as directed
• Conduct on-the-job training as assigned by the Base-Manager/Supervisor
• Properly executes maintenance work records
• Maintain the maintenance work area in a clean and orderly condition
• Adhere to material handling and control procedures specified in company manuals and by the equipment manufacturers
• Responsible to open and/or close facility
• Perform aircraft run-ups and taxis
• Perform road trips to repair aircraft at stations other than the maintenance base
• Clean aircraft after completing maintenance
• Additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current A&P certificate required
• Must meet the recent experience requirements as stated in 14 CFR 65.83
• Minimum three years professional aircraft maintenance work experience required
• Must have basic mechanical skills
• Must own basic set of aircraft maintenance tools
• Must take instruction and guidance well
• Must be goal oriented, have an exceptional attention to detail, and must work well in team situations and also as an individual
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Must be able to perform moderately strenuous physical tasks which include bending, stooping, kneeling and working overhead for long periods of time
• Must hold a valid US driver’s license
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must have a flexible schedule and be able to work any shift including nights, weekends and holidays