A & P Mechanic ISO

mountainaircargo; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain Air Cargo, Inc. is seeking an A&P Mechanic to inspect, troubleshoot, and repair aircraft to meet FAA and customer standards. The role requires analysis of blueprints, work orders, and schedules to ensure on-time delivery and proper documentation.

Strong knowledge of FAA regulations and aircraft systems is essential, with the ability to operate ground support equipment. The candidate should have an A&P license (Airframe & Powerplant) and a good command of English; HS diploma

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• A&P license or equivalent preferred (Airframe & Powerplant).
• Extensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical systems and FAA regulations.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and work orders.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair aircraft to meet company, FAA, and customer standards.
• Analyze blueprints, drawings and work orders to troubleshoot and install parts; escalate issues as needed.
• Schedule shop work to maintain on-time deliveries.
• Honor safety rules and wear PPE as required.
• Estimate hours and materials for scheduled jobs; utilize ground support equipment.

Skills

Aircraft systems

FAA regulations

Blueprints & work orders

Estimating hours & materials

English communication

Ground support equipment

Engine run-up

Rigging flight controls

Hand tools

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Airframe and Power Plant License

Tools

MM

IPC

SRM

Job description

A&P Mechanic:

Responsible for inspection, troubleshooting and repair of aircraft to meet company, FAA and customer standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ DUTIES:

• Fully analyzes all required blueprints, drawings, work orders and sketches in order to troubleshoot, repair and install desired product or part. Is able to detect errors and correct through proper departmental channels
• Schedules items through the shop to maintain on-time deliveries
• Checks all mechanical components prior to installation to prevent damage
• Accurately estimates hours and materials for scheduled jobs
• Ability to operate all required ground support equipment

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Extensive knowledge of all aircraft mechanical systems functions and interactions
• Thorough working knowledge of all current FAA Regulations
• Thorough working knowledge and use of MM, IPC, SRM and other manufacturers repair and troubleshooting documents
• Thorough working knowledge of blueprints, work orders and task cards to determine type of configuration and special instructions prior to installation
• Extensive knowledge of aircraft accessories, components and other hardware
• Comprehensive knowledge of estimating hours and materials for completing projects
• Complete knowledge of aircraft fasteners and applications
• Complete knowledge of all related skill area machines, equipment and hand tools
• Ability to install and rig aircraft flight control surfaces
• Ability to operate aircraft systems
• Ability to do engine "run-up" and "trim engines"
• Must have a good command of the English language, both written and verbal

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Wear appropriate PPE as designated in each work area (e.g. safety glasses, etc.)
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Airframe and Power Plant License
• Must have a good command of the English language, both written and verbal
• Must possess a valid driver license
• Pre-Employment Drug Testing Required:This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing in accordance with FAA regulations (14 CFR Part 120) and DOT procedures (49 CFR Part 40). All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment must successfully pass a drug test screening for the following substances prior to beginning work: marijuana (THC), cocaine, amphetamines (including methamphetamine and MDMA), opioids (including codeine, morphine, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxycodone, and oxymorphone), and phencyclidine (PCP).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• General Safety
• Quality System Awareness

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Heavy physical effort required on occasion
• Continuous mental and visual attention required
• Employees will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations
• Work performed in a shop environment on a regular basis
• Occasional travel to line stations
• Exposed to any number of elements but with none present to the extent of being disagreeable
• May work at different workstations as needed, and/or shifts from one station location to another

Mountain Air Cargo, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.