Aviation Mechanic

Medway Air Ambulance, Inc.; Lawrenceville (GA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Medway Air Ambulance, Inc. is seeking an Aviation Mechanic to perform maintenance, installation, repair and modification on aircraft, engines and components in accordance with OEM manuals and FAA guidelines.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, using hand tools and specialized equipment, and documenting work per company procedures. Strong adherence to safety and quality standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Perform maintenance, inspections and modifications per manuals.
• Read, interpret and apply engineering drawings and specs.
• Must have own tools and use hand tools including pneumatic drills and rivet guns.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of mechanical/structural removal, installation, repair and modifications on aircraft, engines and components.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical and systems-based discrepancies.
• Read, interpret and apply repair manual guidance.
• Safely and efficiently complete repairs to the highest level of quality.
• Assemble close tolerance parts using torque wrenches, calipers and pneumatic drills.
• Comply with FAA, OEM, or applicable regulations.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Reading drawings

Own tools

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Torque wrenches

Calipers

Rivet gun

Job description

The Aviation Mechanic performs a wide variety of mechanical/structural removal, installation, repair and modification to aircraft, engines, and components in accordance with OEM maintenance manuals to include FAA approved engineering data/drawings, supporting company policies/procedures and/or supervisory instructions. Reviews all work for conformance to maintenance manual/ modification specifications and documents all such data on approved company maintenance forms. Performs other related tasks as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This individual will be responsible for a wide variety of mechanical/structural removal, installation, repair, and modifications on company aircraft, engines, and components.
• Troubleshooting of potentially complex mechanical and systems based discrepancies
• Requires ability to read, interpret, and apply repair manual guidance.
• Safely and efficiently complete repairs to the highest level of quality
• Required to assemble close tolerance parts, use special tooling such as torque wrenches, calipers, and pneumatic drills.
• Compliance with all FAA, OEM, or applicable regulations and guidance.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Responsible for performing routine maintenance and inspections; trouble-shoot, repair and perform modifications of airframe components and associated equipment; engine removal and installation; operating/maintaining company equipment, component repair and overhaul. Performs Learjet 35, 35A, 45 airframe and engine OEM maintenance.
• Must have experience with basic hand tools and demonstrate knowledge of mechanical skills.
• Requires the ability to read, interpret and work from engineering drawings, blueprints, T.O. specs and engineering specifications.
• Ability to assemble close tolerance parts and use hand tools such as pneumatic drills and rivet gun.
• Must have own tools.
• Make entries into maintenance logs and work orders IAW 14 CFR Part 43 and Operator/Air Carrier manuals.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• High School Education or GED equivalent.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to climb ladders, stairs and portable stands and navigate these without assistance.
• Must be able to work at heights 20 feet above the ground.
• Must be able to work in extreme heat/cold.
• Must be able to work in the following environmental conditions: noise, vibration, proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, chemicals, odors, dust.
• Must be able to bend, reach, stoop, balance, push, pull, kneel, grasp, crouch, crawl, work in narrow aisles/passageways, and work in close spaces that restrict movement including aircraft fuel tanks for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to stand for sustained periods of time. Must have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
• Must be able to lift/maneuver up to 50 pounds.

COMPETENCIES:

Analytical – Organizational Support – Innovation Safety and Security – Problem Solving – Written Communication- Judgment – Adaptability – Project Management – Teamwork – Motivation – Attendance/Punctuality – Technical Skills – Quality Management – Planning/Organizing – Dependability – Customer Service – Business Acumen – Professionalism – Change Management – Delegation – Leadership – Managing People – Diversity – Ethics – Cost Consciousness – Quality – Visionary Leadership

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.