Mechanic - Composites

Aviation Technical Services, Inc.; Everett, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health coverage

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Tuition assistance

ATS Academy training

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Aviation Technical Services, Inc. in Everett, Washington is seeking skilled aircraft technicians to service, repair and overhaul aircraft to ensure airworthiness. The role offers competitive hourly pay DOE and relocation assistance.

You'll work across airframe, composites, flight controls, systems and accessories, using OEM drawings and SRM data. Benefits include health coverage, 401(k), PTO, tuition assistance, and ATS Academy training.

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and manuals.
• Meet regulatory requirements under FAR 65.
• Proficiency in the relevant aircraft systems.

Responsibilities

• Service, repair and overhaul aircraft to ensure airworthiness.
• Work under minimal supervision to complete tasks.
• Read and interpret OEM/Engineering data and manuals to determine repair methods.
• Perform tests and maintain accurate job records.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Reading and interpreting documents

Regulatory compliance FAR 65

Aircraft systems proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Airframe and/or Powerplant License

Job description

PAE, 3121 109th St SW, Everett, Washington, United States of America

Job Description

***Relocation Assistance Available***

We are Trusted Partners | Supporting Flight. Our more than 50 years of success is the result of our employees who have dedicated themselves to providing unmatched quality, service and safety in aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul. Being a part of ATS offers an opportunity to build meaningful partnerships, innovate new ideas, do the right thing, and make our company a great place to work!

Your Work Matters – And So Do You At ATS, we reward your contributions with a well-rounded compensation package designed to support you today and help you plan for tomorrow:

• Base pay range: $23.50 - $37.00/hour D.O.E.
• Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, vision, and more
• 401(k) with company match and access to personal financial advisors
• Generous time off – PTO, holidays, and paid parental leave
• Tuition assistance and loan repayment for AMT programs
• On-the-job training and leadership development through ATS Academy
• Employee discounts on travel, tech, wellness, and more
• Confidential 24/7 support through our Employee Assistance Program

Join a team that values your growth, your well-being, and your future.

SUMMARY: Service, repair and overhaul aircraft to ensure airworthiness. Works under minimal supervision.

We are Trusted Partners | Supporting Flight. Our more than 50 years of success is the result of our employees who have dedicated themselves to providing unmatched quality, service and safety in aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul. Being a part of ATS offers an opportunity to build meaningful partnerships, innovate new ideas, do the right thing, and make our company a great place to work!

Your Work Matters – And So Do You At ATS, we reward your contributions with a well-rounded compensation package designed to support you today and help you plan for tomorrow:

• Base pay range: $23.50 - $37.00/hour D.O.E.
• Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, vision, and more
• 401(k) with company match and access to personal financial advisors
• Generous time off – PTO, holidays, and paid parental leave
• Tuition assistance and loan repayment for AMT programs
• On-the-job training and leadership development through ATS Academy
• Employee discounts on travel, tech, wellness, and more
• Confidential 24/7 support through our Employee Assistance Program

Join a team that values your growth, your well-being, and your future.

SUMMARY: Service, repair and overhaul aircraft to ensure airworthiness. Works under minimal supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General

• Has intermediate knowledge of all areas of the aircraft and assigned work area.
• Repair, modify, replace or otherwise perform routine aircraft maintenance work in specialized area of aircraft.
• Develop repair schemes utilizing SRM or Engineering data
• Communicate effectively with other maintenance personnel at all levels by keeping co-workers and leadership apprised of work progress and difficulties as they arise.
• Complete job assignments in a timely manner.
• Complete on-the-job-training (OJT) forms and required reading.
• Read and interpret manufacturer and airline maintenance manuals, service bulletins, drawings and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repair, replacement or modification.
• Conduct operational tests.
• Help with general clean-up of work area.
• Responsible for accurately clocking to jobs.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Effective and appropriate conduct with co-workers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The following duties will apply based on the area to which the employee is assigned:

Airframe

• Repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structures
• Utilize OEM and Engineering drawings to modify aircraft structure or interiors
• Complete specialized tasks, such as flap peening, cold working, etc.
• Fabricate repair parts using special shop tooling, such as brakes, stretchers, etc.
• Utilize special installation tools, such as blind rivet guns, etc.

Composites

• Repair, replace, and rebuild composite parts
• Utilize OEM and Engineering drawings to modify composite parts
• Accomplish wet lay-up repairs
• Accomplish elevated temperature repairs
• Understand quote process
• Knows all standard chemicals, epoxies, sealants, resins, pre-pregs, composite repair materials and their associated MSDS

Flight Controls

• Remove and Install flight control surfaces and components
• Repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structures
• Utilize OEM and Engineering drawings to modify structures and flight controls
• Perform weight and balance including calculation of flight control surfaces
• Perform rigging and operational test of all flight control surfaces including autopilot
• Troubleshoot flight control systems

Systems

• Accomplish remove and replace landing gear, engines and air-conditioning systems
• Utilize OEM and Engineering drawings to modify parts
• Rig landing and operational test gear systems and engine systems
• Trouble shoot landing gear, engines, hydraulic and air-conditioning systems
• Tow qualified
• Perform minor repairs on aircraft structures

Accessories (electrical/fluidpower/interiors/mechanical)

• Disassemble, inspect and reassemble hydraulic, mechanical or electrical aircraft components
• Utilize OEM and Engineering drawings to modify components
• Test aircraft hydraulic, mechanical or electrical components
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, mechanical or electrical aircraft components

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

N/A

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY

Duties shall include observing all company, health, safety and environmental rules, ensuring that you are provided with full information on your area specific safety issues, all unique hazards are identified, and you are provided with the proper equipment to carry out your job in a safe manner. Also, the entire work area must be maintained to a high standard of housekeeping and low incidence of physical hazards and all accidents must be promptly reported to your supervisor or manager.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents as well as communicate effectively with other maintenance and support personnel at all levels regarding job related issues.
• Must have knowledge of fundamental maintenance operations and practices and be able to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform basic and intermediate mathematical functions.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Meet all regulatory requirements per FAR 65.
• Proficiency in relevant specialty of aircraft.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Airframe and/or Power plant License and level of skill customarily acquired after one year as a General Mechanic, or three years of related commercial / military aircraft experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

ENVIRONMENT

• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to high.
• May occasionally work near moving mechanical parts in high, precarious places and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• This position requires use of a respirator.

EMPLOYER’S RIGHTS

This job description is not a contract for employment and either party may terminate employment at any time. The job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. ATS reserves the right to revise the job description at any time.

PAE, 3121 109th St SW, Everett, Washington, United States of America