Aircraft Maintenance Technician 2

Garmin Ltd.; Kansas; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin Ltd. in the United States is seeking a full-time Aircraft Maintenance Technician 2 for the Greater Kansas City area. You will perform routine aircraft maintenance, general servicing, and assist with scheduled and unscheduled tasks while mentoring Aircraft Maintenance Technician 1 associates.

Responsibilities include logbook entry preparation, adherence to FAA regulations, and willingness to work overtime with a flexible schedule. DOT and DOT-related duties may apply at specific locations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant Rating is required.
• 5+ years of relevant aviation maintenance experience OR equivalent combination of education/military experience.
• Ability to work as part of a team performing inspections and maintenance.
• Ability to interpret wiring diagrams and work with DOT regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain aircraft in accordance with FAA regulations.
• Perform routine maintenance including oil/filter changes, tire maintenance, and light-bulb/battery replacements.
• Prepare logbook entries for maintenance actions.
• Mentor Aircraft Maintenance Technician 1 associates.
• Work overtime and flexible schedules as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Wiring diagrams

FAA regulations

DOT requirements

Mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

FAA Airframe & Powerplant Rating

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Aircraft Maintenance Technician 2 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 assist with various scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance tasks while also mentoring Aircraft Maintenance Technician 1 associates.

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/battery replacements and general aircraft servicing
• Prepare logbook entries
• Mentor less-experienced Aircraft Maintenance Technician 1 technicians
• Must be willing to work overtime and work a flexible schedule if needed
• Salem, OR location: Ability to obtain an FAA Repairman Certificate
• Olathe, KS location: Compliance with DOT (Department of Transportation) requirements

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must possess a minimum of 5 years relevant aviation maintenance experience OR equivalent combination of education / related military experience and/or aviation related experience
• Must possess an FAA Airframe and Powerplant 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 no assistance / supervision
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve routine discrepancies with limited assistance
• Ability to interpret simple wiring diagrams without assistance
• Must be familiar with Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations
• Ability to tow aircraft and perform engine ground runs on piston-powered aircraft
• Ability to prepare aircraft logbook entries for routine maintenance items without assistance / supervision
• Experience working within 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

• Inspection Authorization
• 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