Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic / Aircraft Maintenance Technician

PlaneSmart! Aviation, LLC; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PlaneSmart! Aviation, LLC in Addison, Texas is looking for a dedicated individual to perform aircraft maintenance tasks, ensuring airworthiness and compliance with regulatory standards. This role provides an opportunity for on-the-job training and skill advancement within a supportive environment.

Candidates should possess a high school education, an FAA Airframe or Powerplant license, and ideally have a year of aviation maintenance experience. Key responsibilities include routine maintenance, effective communication, and supporting the maintenance team during inspections.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a desire and ability to learn new tasks.
• Regular and consistent attendance required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills with extreme attention to detail.
• Computer literacy with maintenance tracking software preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with maintenance personnel.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine aircraft maintenance work in a safe and timely manner.
• Accurately complete maintenance paperwork using software.
• Communicate effectively with other maintenance personnel.
• Participate in on-the-job training to improve skills.
• Represent PlaneSmart positively during regulatory checks.

Skills

Desire to learn new tasks

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Basic tool knowledge

Computer literacy

Education

High School education or equivalent

FAA Airframe or Powerplant license

Tools

Microsoft Office

TRAXXAL

CAMPS

Job description

SUMMARY

Service, repair and overhaul aircraft to ensure airworthiness. Works under moderate supervision to learn and perform basic tasks associated with aircraft maintenance. Advances through on-the-job training to regularly perform more challenging tasks and achieve greater compensation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Position reports to Director of Maintenance
• Repair, modify, replace or otherwise perform routine aircraft maintenance work in a safe and timely manner
• Accurately completes required maintenance-related paperwork or utilizes maintenance tracking software
• Communicate effectively with other maintenance personnel at all levels by keeping co-workers and leadership apprised of work progress and difficulties as they arise
• Complete on-the-job training (OJT) forms and any required reading in a timely manner
• Access and correctly follow instructions published in aircraft maintenance manuals
• Help with general cleanup of work area and monitoring time on assigned tasks
• Responsible for accurately clocking into jobs and monitoring time on assigned tasks
• Perform other duties as assigned such as aircraft movement, customer service, and be a positive representation of PlaneSmart’s maintenance team when regulatory authorities are present (FAA, DOT, TSA, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrate a desire and ability to learn new tasks
• Regular and consistent attendance
• Good verbal and written communication skills with extreme attention to detail
• Computer literacy: Microsoft Office, email client, maintenance tracking software: TRAXXAL & CAMPS (preferred)
• Ability to communicate effectively with other maintenance personnel at all levels regarding job related issues
• Ability to work with or learn to work with basic tools and mechanical systems
• Meet all regulatory requirements per 14 CFR Part 65
• Be able to read, write, speak and understand English

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School education or equivalent
• FAA Airframe or Powerplant license REQUIRED
• 1+ years aviation maintenance experience preferred
• Prefer 1+ year piston single engine experience with Continental IO-360, IO-520, & TIO-550 engines