Contract AP Technician

Embraer; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Embraer in Macon, Georgia is seeking an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Technician to perform comprehensive maintenance, repair, and overhaul services on commercial aircraft. The role demands precision and efficiency while adhering to FAA and OEM standards. Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED, an Airframe & Powerplant License, and five plus years of experience in aircraft maintenance. The position requires the ability to work flexible hours and comply with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must possess an Airframe & Powerplant License.
• Five plus years’ experience in aircraft maintenance is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections or special maintenance on aircraft mechanical systems.
• Determine when components should be repaired or replaced.
• Inspects completed work before signing off and ensures quality.
• Complete and maintain accurate work package documentation.

Skills

Comprehensive Knowledge of Technical Area

Skilled in equipment maintenance

Knowledge of FAA maintenance procedures

Ability to interpret manufacturer data

Education

High School/ GED

Airframe or Airframe & Powerplant License

Tools

Power tools

Pneumatic hand tools

Job description

Position Summary

Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Technician in a commercial MRO setting is responsible for performing comprehensive maintenance, repair, and overhaul services on commercial aircraft or components to ensure safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance. This role supports high-volume operations and tight turnaround schedules, requiring precision, efficiency, and adherence to 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.
• Consults 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 or 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 or 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 the random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations

Embraer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.