Experienced Aircraft Structural Mechanic

LV Aero, LLC; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LV Aero, LLC in Michigan is seeking an A&P Maintenance Mechanic to support daily maintenance operations and ensure airworthiness in accordance with regulations and company policies.

The role involves inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing airframes and engines, reading manuals, and collaborating with FAA and other professionals to deliver high-quality service. Flexibility for varied shifts may apply.

Qualifications

• Current valid FAA Airframe license.
• Powerplant license a plus with no history of infractions.
• 3 to 10 years’ experience preferred.
• Experience in FAA Part 145 repair station required and Part 135 experience preferred.
• Inspection Authorization a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret aircraft manuals and specs to determine repair method.

Responsibilities

• Ensure aircraft are maintained to airworthiness standards per regulations, directives and company policies.
• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, adjust, and repair airframes and engines using hand tools and test equipment.
• Maintain high quality and integrity in all maintenance activities.
• Repair or replace defective components based on test results and drawings.
• Use precision instruments to measure parts for wear and perform necessary replacements.
• Collaborate with FAA, manufacturers, pilots and other technicians as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading aircraft manuals

Communication & customer focus

Work ethic

Education

FAA Airframe License

Job description

An A & P Maintenance Mechanic supports the daily needs of the maintenance operations of the customer, and ensures an outstanding experience by providing top level service at Pentastar Aviation.

Responsibilities

• This position reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor, and works in close partnership with the FAA, manufacturers, pilots and other Aircraft Maintenance Mechanics and Avionics Technicians.
• Ensures aircraft are maintained to airworthiness standards prescribed by applicable regulations, airworthiness directives, company policies, and best practices.
• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, adjust, and repair different business transport category aircraft airframes and engines using hand tools and test equipment.
• Maintain the highest level of quality and integrity.
• Adjust, repair or replace defective components based on analysis of test results, following blueprints, schematics, handbooks and other technical documents.
• Use precision instruments and equipment to measure parts for wear, and repair or replace as required.
• Other duties as may be deemed necessary.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Current valid FAA Airframe license. Powerplant license a plus with no history of infractions. Recent Airframe structural experience on aircraft considered a plus.
• 3 to 10 years’ experience is preferred.
• Experience working under a FAA approved Part 145 repair station required and Part 135 experience required.
• Inspection Authorization a plus.
• Must be able to read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals and specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
• Ability to work with little supervision to troubleshoot and repair systems on aircraft airframe and engine(s), including electrical, mechanical and hydraulic.
• Versatility, flexibility, will be important as the schedule could include days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Superior customer focus, communication skills, and work ethic with a commitment to excellence.