Aircraft Maintenance Technician 1

Garmin Ltd.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin Ltd. is seeking a full-time Aircraft Maintenance Technician 1 at its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area.

You will perform routine aircraft maintenance, general servicing, and assist with scheduled/unscheduled maintenance tasks. Strong teamwork and adherence to FAA and DOT requirements are essential. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, FAA Airframe or Powerplant rating, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs (100 lbs with assistance) and work in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• FAA Airframe or Powerplant rating required.
• At least 1 year aviation maintenance experience or equivalent/military experience.
• Ability to work as part of a team on scheduled inspections/maintenance.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and up to 100 lbs with assistance; tolerate noise, heights and confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Maintain aircraft in accordance with FAA regulations.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks (oil/filters, tire maintenance, light bulbs, batteries).
• Comply with DOT requirements.
• Be willing to work overtime and flexible schedules.

Skills

Teamwork

Wiring diagrams

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Aircraft Maintenance Technician 1 at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for performing routine aircraft maintenance activities, general aircraft servicing, and assisting with various scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance tasks.

Essential Functions

• Maintain aircraft in accordance with current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations
• Perform routine aircraft maintenance activities including but not limited to oil and filter changes, tire maintenance, light-bulb and battery replacements and general aircraft servicing
• Comply with Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements
• Must be willing to work overtime and work a flexible schedule if needed
• Salem, OR location specific: Ability to obtain an FAA Repairman Certificate
• Olathe, KS location specific: Compliance with DOT (Department of Transportation) requirements

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 1 year aviation maintenance OR equivalent combination of education / related military experience OR aviation related experience
• Must possess FAA Airframe or Power Plant Rating
• Ability to work as part of a team performing scheduled inspections / maintenance on small and large aircraft
• Ability to perform routine maintenance items with minimal assistance / supervision
• Ability to interpret simple wiring diagrams with minimal assistance
• Ability to prepare aircraft logbook entries for routine maintenance with minimal assistance / supervision
• Experience working with Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements
• Must possess the ability to routinely bend, twist, and lift up to 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 100 lbs. while using safe lifting techniques; pushing/pulling equipment up to 200 lbs.; standing and sitting for extended periods of time; kneeling, stooping, crouching, and crawling; climbing and utilizing ladders to connect cables and walking long distances throughout the facility; repetitive motion; tolerates products, materials and fumes associated with aircraft maintenance; tolerates working in confined spaces and heights above four feet
• Tolerates working in extreme temperatures and noisy environments

Desired Qualifications

• Possess an Aircraft Mechanics certificate with an Airframe and Powerplant rating
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office products

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits