Contract AP Technician

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

Job summary

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

The candidate will carry out inspections, determine repair schemes, repair/modify assemblies, follow FAA-approved procedures, and document all work with sign-off.

Qualifications

• Licensure for Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) required.
• 5+ years in repair/maintenance of aircraft preferred.
• Experience interpreting OEM data and work package instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections and maintenance to prevent failures of aircraft systems.
• Determine repair schemes and procure required parts.
• Repair, rework and modify worn assemblies as needed.
• Follow FAA-approved procedures and OEM data for maintenance tasks.
• Consult Maintenance Lead for technical assistance when needed.
• Inspect completed work and perform rework to meet standards and tolerances.
• Document work packages and sign off completed tasks.
• Submit work for quality control and airworthiness re-certification.

Skills

FAA knowledge

Troubleshooting

Aircraft maintenance

Education

High School/GED

Airframe & Powerplant License

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.