Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic

LV Aero, LLC; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentastar Aviation is seeking a qualified Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic (A&P) for our Michigan operations. You will support daily maintenance and ensure airworthiness on turbine-powered aircraft.

Responsibilities include inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of airframes and engines, using manuals, blueprints and precision tools. Strong customer focus and reliability are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current FAA A&P license with no infractions; turbine experience a plus.
• 3–10 years of experience preferred.
• Experience with FAA Part 145 repair stations and Part 135 required.
• Ability to read maintenance manuals and specifications.
• Able to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Reports to Maintenance Supervisor; collaborates with FAA, manufacturers, pilots and other mechanics.
• Maintain airworthiness per regs, ADs, policies and best practices.
• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, and repair airframes and engines.
• Use precision instruments and schematics to assess wear and perform repairs.
• Other duties as needed.

Education

FAA Airframe and Powerplant License (A&P)

Inspection Authorization

FCC License

Job description

An 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.

Requirements

• 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.