A&P Technician for 145 Repair Station

Kansas City Aviation Center Inc; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City Aviation Center Inc. seeks an A&P Technician to perform inspections, maintenance and service on aircraft under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor. You will ensure compliance with regulations, read manuals, document work, and support AOG flights.

Required: FAA A&P license, 3+ years GA experience, 1 year at a Part 145 repair station; Pratt & Whitney PT-6A/PW 535A or Williams FJ44 exposure preferred. Must lift up to 75 lbs and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent.
• FAA Certified A&P License.
• Minimum of 3 years General Aviation experience.
• Minimum of 1 year experience at FAA Part 145 Repair Station.
• Pratt & Whitney PT-6A and PW 535A or Williams FJ44 experience preferred.
• Must meet/maintain minimum tool inventory requirements.
• Familiar with Windows and iOS operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Return aircraft to service in a timely manner.
• Read and interpret maintenance manuals and service bulletins to determine repair methods.
• Inspect completed work to certify maintenance readiness for operation.
• Document all maintenance actions accurately and promptly.
• Conduct routine and special inspections as required by regulations.
• Inspect aircraft components for cracks, leaks, and other issues.
• Maintain, repair, and rebuild aircraft structures and systems.
• Replace or repair worn or damaged components using tools and equipment.
• Travel as required to support AOG customer aircraft.

Skills

Effective oral and written comms

Problem solving

Pass respiratory physicals

Education

High School education

Tools

Windows operating systems

iOS operating systems

Job description

Description

Position Summary

The A&P Technician, under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, performs all inspections, maintenance and servicing of aircraft. Assure compliance with all applicable federal, government, civilian regulations, and manufacturer’s requirements pertaining to maintenance and modification of aircrafts.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Return aircraft to service in a timely manner


• Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.


• Inspect completed work to certify that maintenance meets standards and that aircraft are ready for operation.


• Document all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance in a timely and accurate manner


• Conduct routine and special inspections as required by regulations.


• Examine and inspect aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and de-icers to locate cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problem.


• Inspect airframes for wear or other defects.


• Maintain, repair, and rebuild aircraft structures, functional components, and parts such as wings and fuselage, rigging, hydraulic units, oxygen systems, fuel systems, electrical systems, gaskets, and seals.


• Measure the tension of control cables.


• Replace or repair worn, defective, or damaged components, using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment.


• Measure parts for wear, using precision instruments.


• Responding to weekend pages within 20 minutes (weekend assignments are scheduled on a rotational basis)


• Travel as required to support AOG customer aircraft that are away from KCAC’s facilities

Requirements

Qualifications

Knowledge, Training, and Experience

• High School education, or equivalent


• FAA Certified A&P License


• Minimum of 3 year General Aviation experience (Required)


• Minimum of 1 year experience working in a FAA Part 145 Repair Station (Required)


• Pratt & Whitney PT-6A and PW 535A experience or Williams FJ44 preferred


• Must meet/maintain minimum tool inventory requirements


• Familiar with Windows and IOS operating systems

Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

• Effective oral and written communication skills


• Must be able to pass respiratory physicals and work in confined spaces


• Able to routinely lift 75 pounds, climb, bend, kneel, crawl and stoop frequently in confined spaces


• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical abilities