Aircraft Composites Technician

STS Aviation Group; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Aviation Group in Macon, Georgia is hiring an Aircraft Maintenance Technician. This position requires examining, repairing, and testing aircraft accessories such as engines and valves. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of relevant experience and a high school diploma or GED.

The technician will perform routine inspections, determine repairs, and follow approved maintenance procedures, ensuring all work meets FAA standards. An A or P License is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 5 years of experience in aircraft maintenance.
• Proficiency must be demonstrated in at least one aircraft discipline.
• Journeyman Technician role requiring intermediate skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine inspections to prevent failures in aircraft systems.
• Determines necessary repairs and secures parts.
• Completes work package documentation.

Skills

Intermediate Skills in Aircraft Maintenance

Proficiency in Structures

Education

High School/GED

A or P License preferred

Job description

Examines, repairs, assembles, and tests aircraft accessories, such as engines, power brake units, auxiliary electric motors, spark igniters, valves, pumps, fuselage, wings, and oil and fuel tanks, using hand tools and testing devices, and following shop orders and manufacturer’s specifications.

Requirements:

• Journeyman Technician Role requiring Intermediate Skills to perform most of the standard tasks within the technical area assigned to.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in at least one aircraft type. Proficiency should be demonstrated in at least one aircraft discipline through prior work experience to include:
• Structures
• High School/ GED
• A or P License preferred

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs routine inspections or special maintenance to prevent failures of aircraft mechanical systems and components; performs complete operations checks on hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, plumbing, precision assemblies, rigging and controls, etc.
• Determines when a component should be repaired or replaced; decides upon necessary repair scheme, quantity and type of parts needed to accomplish proper repair; secures necessary parts from Stores or departmental supplies.
• Repairs, reworks, and modifies worn or defective assemblies, making alterations or changes to units when necessary.
• Follows approved maintenance procedures for subject component or system, consulting internal procedures that have been FAA approved, original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM’s) technical data, and work package instructions.
• Consults the Maintenance Lead if technical assistance is needed during the repair process.
• Inspects completed work before sign off to identify any needed rework; performs rework; ensures that repaired components meet prescribed standards and tolerances.
• Performs serviceability tests on repaired components/systems using test equipment specified by the original equipment manufacturer.
• Completes work package documentation by signing/stamping after finishing all designated operations.
• Submits completed/in-progress work to Maintenance Lead for review; submits to Quality Assurance for final/in-progress inspection and re-certification of airworthiness.
• Provides supervisor with performance statistics and other operational data, as requested.
• Properly accounts for time and materials used in all inspection and maintenance activities.
• Comply with repair station procedures (RSM /QCM) and company policies (SOP) when performing aircraft or component maintenance.

STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.