Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic

inMy Jet; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentastar Aviation in Waterford, MI is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic (A&P) to support daily maintenance operations and ensure airworthiness. You will work with the Maintenance Supervisor, FAA, manufacturers, and pilots to inspect, test, troubleshoot, and repair airframes and engines to the highest standards.

Required is an active FAA A&P license with no infractions; turbine-powered experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current FAA A&P license with clean record.
• Recent turbine-powered aircraft experience is a plus.
• Experience under FAA Part 145 repair station required; Part 135 experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, adjust, and repair airframes and engines.
• Use precision instruments to measure parts and replace components as needed.
• Work with FAA, manufacturers, pilots, and other technicians to ensure airworthiness.
• Adhere to airworthiness directives and company policies.

Skills

Reading manuals

Electrical troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Work under minimal supervision

Education

FAA A&P license

Tools

Test equipment

Aircraft blueprints

Job description

# Aircraft Maintenance MechanicPentastar AviationWaterford, MI, USA10 days agoJob descriptionAn A & P Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic supports the daily needs of the maintenance operations of the customer and ensures an outstanding experience by providing top-level service at Pentastar Aviation.Responsibilities:• This position reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor and works in close partnership with the FAA, manufacturers, pilots, and other Aircraft Maintenance Mechanics and Avionics Technicians.• Ensures aircraft are maintained to airworthiness standards prescribed by applicable regulations, airworthiness directives, company policies, and best practices.• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, adjust, and repair different business transport category aircraft airframes and engines using hand tools and test equipment.• Maintain the highest level of quality and integrity.• Adjust, repair, or replace defective components based on analysis of test results, following blueprints, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documents.• Use precision instruments and equipment to measure parts for wear, and repair or replace as required.• Other duties as may be deemed necessary.RequirementsRequirements and Qualifications:• Must hold a current valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant License (A&P) with no history of infractions and recent A&P experience on turbine-powered aircraft considered a plus.• 3 to 10 years’ experience is preferred.• Experience working under an FAA-approved Part 145 repair station required and Part 135 experience required.• Inspection Authorization and/or FCC License a plus.• Must be able to read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals and specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.• Ability to work with little supervision to troubleshoot and repair systems on aircraft airframe and engine(s), including electrical, mechanical and hydraulic.• Versatility, flexibility, will be important as the schedule could include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.• Superior customer focus, communication skills, and work ethic with a commitment to excellence.