Position Summary:
Repair and maintain components used for aircraft airframe and power plant. Inspect aircraft engines, landing gear, instruments, pressurize sections, accessories – brakes, valves, pumps and air-conditioning systems. Maintain records related to the maintenance performed on the aircraft. Mechanics conduct inspections following a schedule based on the number of hours the aircraft has flown, calendar days since the last inspection, cycles of operation, or a combination of these factors. They repair or replace worn or defective parts. Mechanics may also repair sheet metal or composite surfaces. Mechanics rely on the pilot’s description of a problem to find and fix faulty equipment. Some mechanics work on one of many different types of aircraft such as jets and propeller-driven airplanes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of English language.
• General knowledge of the combined federal regulations
• Ability to perform basic communications
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to read and understand blue prints
• Ability to read and understand aircraft wiring diagram
• Ability to legally operate a motorized vehicle

Minimum Qualifications:
AP Mechanic I – Two (2) years of work related experience and an FAA Airframe and Power Plant License and proficiency on at least 2 aircraft models supported at location.

Physical Requirements:
A/P Mechanics often stand, lie, or kneel in awkward positions and occasionally must work in precarious positions, such as on scaffolds or ladders
Frequently lift or pull objects weighing more than 70 pounds

Working Conditions:
Mechanics usually work in hangars or in other indoor areas.  When hangars are full or when repairs must be made quickly, they can work outdoors, sometimes in unpleasant weather. Mechanics often work under time pressure to maintain flight schedules or, in general aviation, to keep from inconveniencing customers. At the same time, mechanics have a tremendous responsibility to maintain safety standards, and this can cause the job to be stressful.

Noise and vibration are common when engines are being tested, so ear protection is necessary. Aircraft mechanics usually work 40 hours a week on 8-shifts around the clock. Overtime work is frequent.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this position. These statements are not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required of an employee in this position. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Hawker Beechcraft Service is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.