Aircraft Mechanic III (A&P) – PC-12 Experience Required

LV Aero, LLC; Oxford (CT); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Standby travel on scheduled flights

Travel discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Tradewind Aviation, a Northeast-based Part 135 operator, is seeking a Level 3 A&P Aircraft Mechanic to join our Oxford, CT base. You will maintain, inspect, and overhaul engines, airframe components, and complex systems on our turboprop fleet, using diagnostic tools and manuals.

Flexibility for weekend/holiday work and travel is required. The ideal candidate has 5+ years as an A&P, Pilatus PC-12 experience, strong diagnostic skills, and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as an A&P mechanic.
• Experience diagnosing, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing Pilatus PC-12 aircraft.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be willing and able to travel across the United States, Caribbean, and Canada for training or service needs.

Responsibilities

• Senior-level technician on first shift, handling complex maintenance tasks independently.
• Perform all airframe and powerplant maintenance on turboprop fleet to ensure reliability and on-time completion.
• Adhere to FAA safety standards and company policies in all work.
• Read and interpret technical manuals; troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
• Maintain precise records/logs of maintenance per FAA regulations.
• Perform hangar equipment maintenance and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Tools

Pilatus PC-12 maintenance

Job description

About Tradewind:Tradewind Aviation is a leading Part 135 commuter and on-demand private charter operator with operational bases at the Waterbury/Oxford, CT (OXC), Westchester, NY (HPN), Stuart, FL (SUA) and San Juan, PR (SJU) airports. Founded by aviation enthusiasts in 2001 on the premise that all flights deserve the highest quality aircraft, crew, and service, Tradewind provides personal air travel - both private and scheduled service - throughout North America and the Caribbean.

For more details visit www.flytradewind.com

About the Candidate/Role

Tradewind Aviation is looking for a Level 3 Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Aircraft Mechanic to work out of our base location in the Northeast, out of Oxford, CT. The A&P Mechanic will use their troubleshooting, diagnostic, and mechanical skills to maintain, inspect, and overhaul aircraft engines, complex systems, and structural airframe components. The ideal A&P Aircraft Mechanic is detail-oriented, has strong and diverse troubleshooting and mechanical skills, is always safety-conscious, and enjoys continuously learning and improving their skills as well as sharing their knowledge with others. Must be flexible with work schedules as business needs require and be able to work on weekends and holidays.

Essential Functions

• Senior-level licensed technician on first shift, capable of handling more complex maintenance tasks independently.
• Perform all airframe and powerplant scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on our fleet of turboprop aircraft to ensure operational reliability and on-time completion
• Continuously adhere to and ensure all work performed meets all Company safe work practices, FAA safety standards, and applicable operational regulations
• Read, interpret, apply and perform technical manual instructions
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical and hydraulic system malfunctions using industry standard methods and diagnostic equipment
• Perform detailed inspections of aircraft
• Remove worn or defective parts and install new or repaired components
• Maintain precise records and logs of all maintenance work performed, adhering to FAA regulations
• Perform maintenance and repairs on hangar equipment
• Ability to arrive and be ready to work on time.
• Perform other assigned duties as assigned

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 5+ Years as an A&P Mechanic.
• Experience with diagnosing, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing all Pilatus PC-12's required.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manual information, and apply and perform technical instructions
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills
• Valid US Driver's License + Clean Driving Record
• Valid passport without travel restrictions
• Eagerness to learn and willingness to train.
• Maintain an adequate personal set of tools.
• Must be willing and able to travel to various parts of the United States, Caribbean, and Canada for periods of days to weeks as required for training, repairs or other business needs.
• Must successfully pass all required pre-employment screenings, including DOT and criminal background checks, in accordance with company policy and applicable regulations.

Physical Requirements

• Brief or prolonged periods of various physical stamina and dexterity as repair assignments require, including stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, twist, push, pull, grip, pinch
• Must be able to lift 75lbs
• Work in confined spaces
• Work under pressure including but not limited to multiple urgent priorities, unanticipated complications or delays, and meeting deadlines
• Work may be performed in a maintenance hangar with the door open or closed, or outdoors on a tarmac, with exposure to all seasonal weather elements of varying heat, cold, wind and precipitation
• Potential exposure to environmental factors such as aircraft and exhaust fumes

Tradewind Aviation offers a competitive pay and benefits program for full-time team members:

• Comprehensive health and voluntary insurance plans
• Retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Standby travel on select Tradewind Aviation scheduled flights
• Discounted standby travel benefits on numerous major and regional US and international airlines
• A rewarding career path with opportunities for growth and advancement throughout the organization