Aircraft Maintenance Technician 2 - (A&P)

Rocket Lab; Gardner (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a full-time Aircraft Maintenance Technician 2 to join their Flight Operations team in New Century, KS. This role involves performing routine maintenance on various aircraft and ensuring compliance with FAA regulations while mentoring junior technicians. Ideal candidates will have extensive aviation maintenance experience, FAA certifications, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Benefits program

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years aviation maintenance experience or equivalent.
• Ability to interpret simple wiring diagrams.
• Familiarity with Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine aircraft maintenance and servicing.
• Prepare logbook entries for maintenance.
• Mentor less-experienced technicians.

Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

FAA Airframe and Powerplant Rating

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Aircraft Maintenance Technician 2 at our hangar in New Century, KS for our Flight Operations team. 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 on a variety of company aircraft including but not limited to, RV7, C182’s, Bonanza’s, Baron’s, King Air’s, Beechjet’s, and Citation’s.

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