Entry-Level Aircraft Mechanic: Systems & Inspections

Cirrus; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Life and disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Well-being program

401(k) Plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Community & engagement

Job summary

Cirrus is seeking an aircraft maintenance technician in Duluth, MN to inspect, repair and replace aircraft system components, and to evaluate and troubleshoot multiple aircraft subsystems after each flight. You will inspect engine and propeller systems and identify malfunctions via engine runs, ensuring airworthiness in line with aviation standards.

The role emphasizes safe operation, accurate interpretation of drawings and specifications, and the ability to work on schedule while learning new

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0-1 years experience in manufacturing or aircraft mechanical maintenance.
• Airframe & Powerplant License required if no prior experience in aircraft maintenance.
• Ability to read, interpret and work from engineering drawings, blueprints and production illustrations to determine the locate and relate parts.
• Sound judgement and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage stress with competing work demands and multiple projects.
• Solid knowledge of hand & power tools.
• Able to complete work on schedule.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills to independently operate, inspect, repair and replace aircraft system components.
• Evaluate and troubleshoot flight control rigging, structures, fuel, brake, environmental and electrical systems after every flight.
• Examine engine and propeller systems for normal operation and make adjustments as required.
• Identify source of malfunction by conducting engine runs to locate a fix.
• Replace or repair faulty components such as alternators, magnetos, propeller, ignition system, fuel system, etc.
• Inspect engine parts for wear or defects and service aircraft systems as required.
• Collaborate with Quality Department to certify aircraft readiness for Certificate of Airworthiness and support manufacturing schedule.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Read engineering drawings

Effective communication

Stress management

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree in Aircraft Maintenance Technology

Airframe & Powerplant License (preferred)

Tools

Hand & power tools

Job description

Cirrus is seeking an aircraft maintenance technician in Duluth, MN to inspect, repair and replace aircraft system components, and to evaluate and troubleshoot multiple aircraft subsystems after each flight. You will inspect engine and propeller systems and identify malfunctions via engine runs, ensuring airworthiness in line with aviation standards.

The role emphasizes safe operation, accurate interpretation of drawings and specifications, and the ability to work on schedule while learning new