Aircraft Mechanic

Job Type: Full-time / Part-Time Available

Plus Benefits

The Role:

Normal duties of the aircraft mechanic include but are not limited to routine inspections, corrective actions, basic troubleshooting, replacement, alterations, and repair of electrical and mechanical system components.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform Line maintenance on various company and client aircraft's
• Perform routine maintenance and airworthiness releases returning aircraft to service
• Responsible for servicing, inspecting, and maintaining aircraft, aircraft engines, and associated components; effectively performs work to meet deadlines and performance goals
• Properly complete all necessary paperwork in accordance with the Company and FAA requirements
• Troubleshoot systems; disassembles, repairs, and reassembles sections and components to maintain fully functioning equipment according to technical data provided by the manager or customer
• Maintain work area, tools, and vehicles in clean and safe working conditions
• Collaborate with the air carrier maintenance control center

Backcountry Aviation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and zero to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write simple correspondence and routine reports. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small groups of customers and other employees of the organization.
• Cessna Twin Engine aircraft experience Preferred.
• Avionics Experience Preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Previous experience working with Computerized Maintenance Tracking Programs such as CAMP, MyCMP, Flightdocs, Corridor, or similar preferred.

Education or Formal Training:

• A&P Certificate (Required)
• Inspection Authorization Rating or the ability to obtain an IA. (Preferred)

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• 7 + years of Aviation experience
• Proficient in troubleshooting systems, inspecting airframe and engines, performing alterations, and replacing parts and components.
• Proficient in understanding Manufacturers Maintenance Manuals and drawings.
• Valid FAA A&P certification with 7 years of commercial line maintenance experience
• Valid Driver License
• Provide Training documents if available
• Positive attitude towards productivity, safety, and quality maintenance
• Good communication skills (verbal, written and radio)
• Must have great customer skills
• Must have own set of tools
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and show evidence.
• Must be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language.
• Must be willing to travel up to 15% of time.

This is a Safety-Sensitive Position subject to random drug and alcohol testing under FAA guidelines:

• Applicants must complete a pre-employment drug screen, comprehensive background check and/or fingerprinting to comply with company security requirements.