Flight Line Mechanic I - Weekend Shift

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

Overview

Ensure aircraft airworthiness through the inspection and repair of all aircraft systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills to independently operate, inspect, repair and replace aircraft system components.
• Learn to evaluate and troubleshoot flight control rigging, aircraft structures, fuel, brake, environmental and electrical systems after every flight in an efficient manner.
• Examine engine and propeller systems for normal operation and make adjustments as required.
• Identify source of malfunction by conducting engine runs to locate identify a fix.
• Replace or repair faulty components such as alternators, magnetos, propeller, ignition system, fuel system, etc.
• Inspect engine parts for improper wear/warping or other defects, servicing the aircraft systems as required.
• Works with Quality Department to certify the aircraft is prepared for Certificate of Airworthiness and works to a manufacturing schedule.

Required

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 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, and other specifications to determine the identify, location and relationship of aircraft parts.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgement and effective communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to effectively manage stress, including competing work demands and multiple projects at the same time.
• Solid knowledge of hand & power tools.
• Able to complete work on schedule.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willing to learn new skills.

Preferred

• Associates degree in Aircraft Maintenance Technology or equivalent experience preferred.
• Airframe & Powerplant License strongly desired.

Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options
• Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts: FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSA
• Well-being: Calm Health, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness incentives through medical provider
• 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting at 1 year of service
• PTO: Various PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year
• Additional Time off Benefits: Paid holidays, 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave, paid time for funeral leave and jury duty
• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunities
• Exclusive Discounts: Cirrus Store, partner and marketplace discounts available
• Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations

These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!

Pay Range

Salary Range: USD $26.48/Hr. - USD $39.72/Hr.