The A&P Mechanic supports aircraft maintenance operations within a Part 145 Repair Station. This role performs inspection, repair, and troubleshooting tasks as directed by the Lead Mechanic or Maintenance Supervisor while ensuring all work meets regulatory and company standards.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Carry out maintenance, inspections, and repairs in accordance with FAA Part 145 Repair Station procedures.
- Perform scheduled, unscheduled, and troubleshooting tasks on aircraft such as Dash-8, King Air, UC-35, Metroliner, etc.
- Conduct detailed inspections—preflight, postflight, and periodic—to confirm continued airworthiness.
- Repair, remove, and install components including engines, landing gear, flight controls, hydraulic systems, and basic avionics.
- Complete assigned work efficiently, within established labor hour budgets and time constraints.
- Maintain accurate documentation of all maintenance activities in compliance with FAA requirements, company RSQM/AS9100 standards, DCMA 8210-1D, and manufacturer technical publications.
- Follow all safety practices, tool-control guidelines, FOD prevention procedures, and equipment inspection requirements.
- Stay current on applicable Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Service Bulletins (SBs), and technical updates.
- Collaborate with pilots, engineers, and maintenance personnel to support operational and dispatch needs.
- Provide technical assistance or guidance when required.
- Review system operation descriptions and approved maintenance data prior to troubleshooting or corrective actions.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area, adhering to a “clean-as-you-go” standard.
- Ensure all tools and equipment are serviceable and calibrated, when required, prior to use.
- Complete all assigned tasks using approved data from manufacturers or FAA-accepted documentation.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Program Manager.
- Occasional travel may be required.
Required Education & Experience:
- Valid Airframe & Powerplant Certificate (A&P) required.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a certified A&P Mechanic, preferably with Dash-8, King Air 350, UC-35, Metroliner (SA-227), etc.
- OEM training is strongly preferred.
- Heavy check or major inspection experience is a plus.
- High school diploma or GED required; completion of an FAA-approved A&P school preferred.
Pay & Schedule:
- Hourly compensation based on experience.
- Split per diem available for eligible employees.
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
- Overtime available as needed.
- Contract to potential hire
