Composites Technician (Mechanic)

Empire Airlines; Hayden (ID); On-site; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

PTO

Travel benefits

Job summary

Empire Airlines is seeking a composites technician to work on aircraft components in a hangar setting. Responsibilities include following Repair Station Manual policies, manufacturer manuals, and FAA regulations while performing, inspecting and documenting all work.

The role requires maintaining a safe work area, reporting hazards, and adhering to the Drug and Alcohol Program. Strong communication skills and a valid driver’s license are essential.

Qualifications

• Composites Technician must have the appropriate experience evidenced by employment history, training, certification, or practical tests.
• Must have excellent communications skills, both oral and written.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with insurable record through Empire’s policy.
• Must adhere to the company’s FAA/DOT required Drug and Alcohol Program.

Responsibilities

• Perform work per Repair Station Manual, customer policies, manufacturer manuals, and FAA regulations.
• Ensure work is properly performed, inspected and documented.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work area and report hazards.
• Use all tools, parts, equipment and materials provided by the Repair Station.
• Sign and record all work; certification limitations for non-certificated technicians.
• Document all on-the-job training.
• Model ethical behavior and support Empire Airlines’ mission.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Driver's license

Job description

Description

INTRODUCTION

The composites technicians work on aircraft, components, or related parts of aircraft are responsible to perform work outlined on applicable work forms in accordance with company policies and procedures, manufacturer’s manuals and FAA requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accomplish all work assigned in accordance with the policies, procedures and specifications set forth in the Repair Station Manual, other customer maintenance policies and procedures as applicable, the appropriate manufacturer’s manuals, and technical data, and all current Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Must be knowledgeable and familiar with the Repair Station Manual, customer maintenance policies and procedures as applicable, and all current Federal Aviation Regulations as they pertain to the performance of their duties.
• Ensure that all work for which they are responsible is properly performed, inspected and documented.
• Maintain an attitude of alertness concerning possible unsafe or hazardous conditions or practices. Report all hazardous conditions, practices, or unsafe shop equipment to the Composites Lead or Structures Supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, safe and orderly work area. This is to include ensuring that parts removed are properly tagged and controlled, shop supplies and equipment are put away when not in use, and all other responsibilities related to shop cleanliness.
• Properly and efficiently use all tools, parts, equipment and materials provided by the Repair Station.
• Properly sign, record and assume responsibility for all work done. Non-Certificated technicians must have the work countersigned by a certificated technician. A Repairman is limited in this aspect to duties allowed under the limitations of their Repairman Certificate.
• Properly document all on-the-job training received during the performance of his duties.
• Serve as a role model for ethical behavior, maintain, promote and support the mission of Empire Airlines.
• Other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• The Composites Technician must have the appropriate experience as evidenced by employment history, training, certification, personal interview or practical tests to perform in the position.
• Must have excellent communications skills, both oral and written.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with insurable record through Empire’s policy.
• Must adhere to the company’s FAA/DOT required Drug and Alcohol Program.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work will be performed in a hangar environment and may require considerable outside work with up to 25% travel.
• Will be exposed to noise and hazards associated with aircraft maintenance.
• Requires standing, walking, sitting, bending and stooping for extended periods of time.
• May be required to lift up to 80 pounds, plus ladder/lift usage.
• Requires manual dexterity, speaking, seeing and hearing to conduct business.
• Empire Airlines is a drug, alcohol and smoke-free workplace.

PAY & BENEFITS

• Starting hourly base pay range (DOE): $28.53 - $33.37
• Qualifying hourly pay incentives: $1.00 A & $1.00 P license
• Expected starting hourly total: $30.53 to $35.37
• Annual increases and additional incentives once qualified.
• Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, Paid Holidays, Travel Benefits and more!