Airframe Technician

Duncan Aviation; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Benefits Package

Health Savings Account

401(k) with 50% match

Tool Account Program

In-House Training / Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Duncan Aviation is seeking an Airframe Technician with limited supervision to assist in testing, adjusting, repairing and maintaining airframe systems for Learjet business jets. Responsibilities include documentation per FAA regulations and company procedures, accurate use of technical data, and timely completion of work orders.

Qualifications include FAA Airframe Maintenance Certificate (Powerplant preferred) and high school diploma.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• FAA Airframe Maintenance Certificate required.
• FAA Powerplant Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• With proper training and limited supervision can perform high quality inspections, servicing, and maintenance on a variety of airframes.
• Can properly use hand tools in a timely, clean, safe and professional manner with no rework.
• Prepares various documents for record keeping purposes, as required by Company policy and FAA regulations (i.e. turnovers, removal sheets, personal training log, etc.).
• Consistently locates and uses appropriate technical data and follows verbal instructions when accomplishing assigned maintenance tasks.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

FAA Airframe Maintenance Certificate

FAA Powerplant Certificate

Job description

The Airframe Technician, with limited supervision, assists with testing, adjusting and repairing, and other general tasks related to the maintenance and repair of airframe systems and components on all models of Learjet business jets. Performs maintenance in a safe and clean work environment according to manufacturer's specifications, Duncan Aviation approved procedures and customer specifications. In addition, prepares and completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner.

Essential Job Functions/Expectations

1. With proper training and limited supervision can perform high quality inspections, servicing, and maintenance on a variety of airframes. Can properly use hand tools in a timely, clean, safe and professional manner with no rework. Can accurately order general aircraft parts as needed.
2. With proper training and limited supervision, performs minor troubleshooting, function testing, and repair of aircraft systems and components.
3. Prepares various documents for record keeping purposes, as required by Company policy and FAA regulations (i.e. turnovers, removal sheets, personal training log, etc.). Demonstrates proficiency of the Duncan Aviation work order system by completing accurate and timely discrepancies and corrective action statements, Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives (AD) Compliance statements, final inspection and closing of squawks and work orders.
4. Consistently locates and uses appropriate technical data and follows verbal instructions when accomplishing assigned maintenance tasks.
5. Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Job Specific Requirements

• Licenses/Certificates: Airframe Certificate required; Powerplant Certificate preferred; valid driver's license and acceptable driving record; Man Lift qualified; tool inventory per department tool list required.
• Attendance: Regularly scheduled attendance required.
• Physical: Routinely lifts up to 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 100 lbs.; reads small print; hears sounds associated with mechanical deficiencies; repetitive motion; works with moving parts and vibration; tolerates products, materials and fumes associated with aircraft maintenance; tolerates working in confined spaces and heights above four feet; tolerates walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing and sitting.
• Environmental: Tolerates working in extreme temperatures and in noisy environments.
• Work Schedule: Must be available for all shifts.

Education and Experience Qualifications

Airframe TechnicianI:

• Entry level to two years Aircraft/Business Jet maintenance experience preferred
• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• FAA Airframe Maintenance Certificate required.
• FAA Powerplant Certificate preferred.

Airframe TechnicianII:

• Two years relevant Aircraft/Business Jet maintenance experience required
• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• FAA Airframe Maintenance Certificate required.
• FAA Powerplant Certificate preferred.

Airframe TechnicianIII:

• More than four years relevant Aircraft/Business Jet maintenance experiencerequired.
• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• FAA Airframe Maintenance Certificate required.
• FAA Powerplant Certificate preferred.

Airframe Lead/Master Technician:

• More than five years relevant Aircraft/Business Jet maintenance experience on multiple models, with experience overseeing large Learjet inspections or managing large repair projects.
• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• FAA Airframe Maintenance Certificate required.
• FAA Powerplant Certificate preferred.

Available Benefits

• Moving is expensive and hard work! Relocation Assistance is available for those that qualify.
• Duncan offers a comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation/Holiday) that is available to team members on day one.
• Plan for your medical needs with a Health Savings Account (employer and employee contributions).
• Save for your future through our 401(k) program where you can begin contributions within your first 45 days, 50% match on first 6% contributed
• Participate in Duncan Aviation’s Tool Account Program, to acquire & grow your Tool Inventory all while making interest free payments
• Take advantage of a variety of In-House Training opportunities, or use Tuition Assistance to further your education.

Duncan Aviation is an Equal Opportunity and ... EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled