Aircraft Maintenance Technician I — Systems & Troubleshooting

Cirrus; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 36,478 - 54,718; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical

Employer-Paid Coverages: Life & DI

FSA/HSA offerings

Well-being program

401(k) Plan with match

PTO

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Cirrus Store discounts

Employee clubs

Job summary

Cirrus in Duluth, MN is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Technician dedicated to ensuring airworthiness through inspection, repair and replacement of aircraft systems. You will develop skills to operate, inspect and service components, and read engineering drawings to determine part locations and relationships.

The role involves hands-on work on engines, propellers, electrical and hydraulic systems, with emphasis on safety and quality. Strong tool knowledge and willingness to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Associates degree in Aircraft Maintenance Technology or equivalent experience preferred.
• 1-12 months experience in manufacturing or mechanical maintenance.
• Airframe & Powerplant License strongly preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret and work from engineering drawings, blueprints and production illustrations, and other specifications to determine the identify, location and relationship of aircraft parts.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgement and effective communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to effectively manage stress, including competing work demands and multiple projects at the same time.
• Solid knowledge of hand & power tools
• Willing to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills to independently operate, inspect, repair and replace aircraft system components.
• Learn to evaluate and troubleshoot flight control rigging, aircraft structures, fuel, brake, environmental and electrical systems after every flight in an efficient manner.
• Examine engine and propeller systems for normal operation and make adjustments as required.
• Identify source of malfunction by conducting engine runs to locate identify a fix.
• Replace or repair faulty components such as alternators, magnetos, propeller, ignition system, fuel system, etc.
• Inspect engine parts for improper wear/warping or other defects, servicing the aircraft systems as required.
• Works with Quality Department to certify the aircraft is prepared for Certificate of Airworthiness and works to a manufacturing schedule.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Mechanical aptitude

Engineering drawings

Communication skills

Stress management

Willingness to learn

Education

Associates degree in Aircraft Maintenance Technology

Airframe & Powerplant License

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Reading blueprints

Job description

Cirrus in Duluth, MN is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Technician dedicated to ensuring airworthiness through inspection, repair and replacement of aircraft systems. You will develop skills to operate, inspect and service components, and read engineering drawings to determine part locations and relationships.

The role involves hands-on work on engines, propellers, electrical and hydraulic systems, with emphasis on safety and quality. Strong tool knowledge and willingness to learn are essential.