Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic

Pentastar Aviation, LLC; Waterford Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentastar Aviation, LLC is seeking an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic to support daily maintenance operations and ensure top-level service for our customers. You will inspect, test, troubleshoot, and repair airframes and engines on business transport aircraft, in coordination with FAA and other technicians.

The ideal candidate holds an FAA A&P license with a clean record, 3–10 years of experience, and familiarity with Part 145 repair stations and Part 135 operations.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current FAA A&P license with a clean record.
• 3–10 years' experience preferred.
• Experience working with FAA Part 145 repair stations and Part 135 operations is required.
• Ability to read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals and specifications.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, adjust, and repair airframes and engines on business transport aircraft.
• Coordinate with the FAA, manufacturers, pilots and other technicians.
• Maintain airworthiness per applicable regulations, directives and policies.
• Use precision tools and test equipment to diagnose and repair defects.
• Adjust or replace defective components based on test results and schematics.
• Perform duties with a focus on quality and customer service.

Education

FAA A&P License

Job description

About this position

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 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.