Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Michels; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Michels Corporation seeks an Aircraft Maintenance Technician to perform inspections, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and parts replacement on aircraft to meet airworthiness standards.

The ideal candidate holds a valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate and FAA Inspection Authorization, plus practical experience with the aircraft type; a valid DOT driver license is required. We invest in training and offer comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate.
• Must hold a valid FAA Inspection Authorization Certificate.
• Previous practical experience as an active Maintenance Technician.
• Completed manufacturer’s training on the company’s aircraft and powerplant.

Responsibilities

• Inspect aircraft and approve maintenance actions to meet airworthiness standards.
• Perform inspections, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs and parts replacement.
• Conduct preflight and postflight checks, refueling and servicing, and restock aircraft.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Independent worker

Communication skills

Education

FAA A&P Certificate

FAA Inspection Authorization Certificate

Valid DOT Driver License

Job description

Improving America’s infrastructure isn’t for the weak. It takes grit, determination, and hard work to execute high impact projects. Michels Corporation engages 8,000 people and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment in our insatiable drive to be the best. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician can change yours.

As an Aircraft Maintenance Technician, you are responsible for compiling with inspections, standards, methods, and procedures per all applicable CFRs and manufacturer recommendations. Completes proper inspection records, reports, and forms required by the CFRs or manufacturer recommendations. Inspects aircraft and approves maintenance actions, as applicable, in order to meet airworthiness standards. This role will perform inspections, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and replacement of parts on the aircraft including but not limited to hydraulic systems, aircraft systems rigging, aircraft electrical systems, power units and engines. Also, this role will conduct preflight and post-flight checks, perform refueling and servicing of aircraft, clean and restock aircraft, maintain interior components and performs structural repairs, and move aircraft in and out of the hangar.

• We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record’s Top 400 Contractors
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
• We are family owned and operated
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
• We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
• We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.

Why you?

• You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines
• You relish new challenges and evolving technology
• You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates
• You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
• You have a strong attention to detail
• You enjoy working independently

What it takes:

• Must possess a valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven and an acceptable driving record as determined by the DOT Michels Review Team.
• Must possess a valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate.
• Previous practical experience as an active Maintenance Technician with experience in the type of aircraft assigned.
• Shows attention to detail and excellent customer service skills.
• Possesses a valid FAA Inspection Authorization Certificate.
• Completed manufacturer’s training in the company’s aircraft and powerplant.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in Michels Corporation’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.