Contract A&P Technician

Embraer; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Embraer is seeking a Contract Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Technician to perform aircraft maintenance, repairs, and inspections in a commercial MRO environment in Fort Worth, TX. The role ensures aircraft safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance while supporting high-volume operations and meeting FAA and OEM standards.

Responsibilities include inspections, part determination, repairs, documentation, and coordination with the Maintenance Lead.

Qualifications

• Requires FAA-licensed A&P with Airframe & Powerplant.
• 5+ years of experience in aircraft repair or maintenance.
• Depot level maintenance experience preferred (mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, plumbing, rigging).

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and routine or special maintenance to prevent failures.
• Determine repair or replacement parts and source them.
• Repair, rework, and modify worn assemblies and components.
• Adhere to FAA-approved procedures and OEM data.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Lead for technical assistance.
• Document work packages and sign off.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Troubleshooting

Inspections

Documentation

Regulatory compliance

Power/hand tools

Education

High School / GED

Airframe & Powerplant License

Tools

Test equipment

Pneumatic/hydraulic tools

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Seeking a Contract Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Technician to perform aircraft maintenance, repairs, and inspections in a commercial MRO environment. This role is responsible for ensuring aircraft safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance while supporting high-volume operations and meeting FAA and OEM standards.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs routine inspections or special maintenance to prevent failures of aircraft mechanical systems and components; performs complete operations checks on hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, plumbing, precision assemblies, rigging and controls, etc.


• Determines when a component should be repaired or replaced; decides upon necessary repair scheme, quantity and type of parts needed to accomplish proper repair; secures necessary parts from Stores or departmental supplies.


• Repairs, reworks, and modifies worn or defective assemblies, making alterations or changes to units when necessary.


• Follows approved maintenance procedures for subject component or system, consulting internal procedures that have been FAA approved, original equipment manufacturers (OEM's) technical data, and work package instructions.


• Consult the Maintenance Lead if technical assistance is needed during the repair process.


• Inspects completed work before signing off to identify any needed rework; performs rework; ensures that repaired components meet prescribed standards and tolerances.


• Performs serviceability tests on repaired components/systems using test equipment specified by the original equipment manufacturer.


• Completes work package documentation by signing/stamping after finishing all designated operations.


• Submits completed/in-progress work to Maintenance Lead for review; submits to Quality Control for final/in-progress inspection and re-certification of airworthiness.


• Provides Manager with performance statistics and other operational data, as requested.


• Properly accounts for time and materials used in all inspection and maintenance activities.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education:

• High School/ GED


• Airframe & Powerplant License

Experience:

• Required: Airframe & Powerplant License.


• Recommended five plus years’ experience in the repair or maintenance of aircraft, general aviation aircraft, aircraft component repair and overhaul, or aviation military experience.


• Preferred three years plus of actual and recent depot level aircraft maintenance and repair experience, (repair of mechanical systems, components, hydraulics, pneumatics, plumbing, rigging etc.); proficiency with interpretation of original equipment manufacturer’s technical data or work package instructions; experience using power or pneumatic hand tools.


• Experience may be credited from other related industries as determined by the hiring manager.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Assignments require Comprehensive Knowledge of all possible tasks and responsibilities within their Technical Area.


• Skills are broadly applied in multiple Technical Areas.


• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their uses, repairs and maintenance.


• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service.


• Skilled with repairing, troubleshooting, installing and equipment maintenance.


• Knowledge of FAA requirements for aircraft maintenance procedures


• Ability to interpret and comprehend manufacturer and FAA approved work package instructions; ability to inspect and install parts/components.

Working Conditions / Environment/ Special Requirements

• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.


• As required by the position, must have the ability to wear a respirator as per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 "Respirator Protection" regulations with no restrictions that would prevent the proper use and/or seal of the respirator.


• Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts if required


• Employees will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations

Embraer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.