Aircraft Mechanic I

SkyQuest Aviation; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyQuest Aviation is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic I to join a hands-on maintenance team. The role requires a licensed A&P with minimum rotorcraft experience, including work on systems such as fuel, hydraulics and flight controls, and the ability to read technical data and manuals.

Candidates should be able to rig, test, and troubleshoot complex assemblies, comply with safety and HAZMAT requirements, and perform physically demanding tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Licensed A&P with at least 3 years' rotorcraft experience.
• Rotorcraft experience similar to the H-65 is essential.
• Five years as a licensed A&P is desirable but not required.
• Ability to read and apply technical manuals and orders.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and operating in restricted areas.

Responsibilities

• Rig, function test, and troubleshoot aircraft systems and assemblies.
• Maintain and support fuel, hydraulic, flight control, instrumentation, engines, landing gear, airframe and substructures.
• Read and apply manuals, orders, blueprints, and maintenance data.
• Read cockpit instruments and interpret gauges for proper operation.
• Follow safety procedures and PPE, including HAZMAT training.

Skills

Licensed A&P

Rotorcraft experience

Rigging & troubleshoot

Aircraft systems knowledge

Instrument readouts

HAZMAT safety

USCG ATIP access

ALMIS familiarity

OEM manuals research

Maintenance of airframes

Tools

Specialized tools

Job description

Aircraft Mechanic I

At a minimum, this position requires three (3) years’ experience as a licensed A&P mechanic, with at least two (2) years’ experience working on rotorcraft similar to the H-65. Five (5) years of experience as a licensed A&P mechanic is desired, but not required.

• Possess extensive knowledge of a wide variety of parts, components, and complex assemblies associated with aircraft systems.
• Because of the complicated ways in which these major assemblies, systems, and surfaces are installed, fit, and work together, must have the ability to rig, function test, or troubleshoot the systems; determine when they are operating properly or whether portions of the system must be repaired or replaced; and the type and extent of adjustment and alignment needed.
• Possess knowledge of the makeup, operation, installation, and adjustment of a variety of major interrelated and/or integrated aircraft systems, subsystems, and assemblies such as fuel and hydraulic systems, flight control systems, instrumentation systems, engines, landing gear assemblies, airframe, and control surfaces.
• Possess skill in the use of standard and specialized tools/equipment including fixtures, templates, scales, test stands and external power sources.
• Ability to read and understand data and settings from cockpit instruments and gauges.
• Possess knowledge of activity supply procedures to be able to initiate requisitions for needed parts and supplies and have a thorough knowledge of the publication order system to obtain the most up-to-date technical manuals and to propose changes to publications when they find a discrepancy.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply, trade or administrative guides such as technicalmanuals, technical orders, blueprints, sketches, and other related documents.
• Ability to, reach, bend, walk, pull, sit, stand, crouch, stoop, kneel and stretch for prolonged periods of time. Frequently lift parts and equipment that weigh up to nine (9) kilograms (twenty (20) pounds). Occasionally, may lift and carry items that weigh about twenty-three (23) kilograms (fifty (50) pounds) with mechanical lifting devices or assistance from other workers, if required.
• Ability to work in cramped, awkward, and strained positions or to climb ladders, work platforms, scaffolding, and aircraft structures.
• Capability to work in regulated areas with toxic materials present including hexavalent chromium and cadmium. This will include the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as protective clothing, etc.
• Knowledge, skill, and ability to follow appropriate safety procedures common to the trade.
• Knowledge of specific hazardous materials (HAZMAT) and hazardous wastes procedures is necessary, including the proper fitting and usage of protective gear and completion of related training.
• Technical capability/experience with aircraft, airframes, components, and substructures. Should include maintenance of primary, secondary, and tertiary structures.
• Ability to conduct research using USCG data systems such as ATIP or similar type systems.
• Ability to access and navigate ALMIS (desired capability).
• Familiarity with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) manuals or similar manuals with the ability to research maintenance history, procedures and component limitations is desired.
• Technical capability to deal with aircraft upgrades and aging aircraft sustainment issues. Experience with new component integration and developing repair or replacement strategies for airframes, components, and/or substructures.

Hourly: 38.10 + 5.09 EO H&W Total: 43.19