Aircraft Mechanic III

Power House Resources International, LLC; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Aircraft Mechanic III to join their team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing aircraft structures and components, utilizing your extensive technical knowledge and expertise. You will work closely with engineers and technicians, providing guidance and ensuring the highest standards of safety and efficiency. If you have a passion for aviation and a commitment to excellence, this is your opportunity to contribute to exciting projects and advance your career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in aircraft maintenance and repairs.
• Strong knowledge of airframe and power plant systems required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair complex aircraft structures and components.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to lower-level technicians.

Skills

Aircraft Maintenance

Technical Support

Organizational Skills

Sheet Metal Fabrication

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Vocational School/Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Torque Wrenches

Micrometers

Pneumatic Squeezers

Rivet Guns

Job description

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Shift Type:

Job Title: Aircraft Mechanic III

Education: High School

Location: Elizabeth City - Elizabeth City, NC 27906 US (Primary)

Category:

Date Needed By: 02/01/2025

Job Type: Full-time

Travel: 0 - 10%

Job Description:

Aircraft Mechanic III Tasks:

The Aircraft Mechanic III tasks shall include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain repairs and modifies aircraft structures, structural components, and engines of complex to extreme difficulty.
• Maintain and repair aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical components.
• Apply technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies technical expertise in restoring equipment condition and operation.
• Apply professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufacturers' manuals. Work typically requires a thoroughly comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components, a thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems.
• Utilize aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, rollers, grinders, drills, pneumatic squeezers, rivet guns, sheet metal brakes and shears, etc.
• Experience in reading and interpreting aviation drawings and manuals.

Job Requirements:

All the qualifications listed below are required for this position:

• Minimum of 10 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school/Associate+5 years' related work, Bachelor, etc.).
• Experience in providing technical support to structural/mechanical engineers and customers.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills in prioritizing workload to meet aircraft delivery schedule.
• Must possess experience in providing guidance and technical expertise to lower-level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts, specifically those related to sheet metal repairs and fabrication of sheet metal parts.
• Required to have the ability to measure and evaluate structural aircraft damage.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to layout, fabricate, repair and assemble sheet metal.
• Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant license strongly preferred.
• Experience working with Aviation sheet metal.