Heavy Maintenace A&P Technician (Sign on bonus)

• AMES is a MRO maintenance repair organization.  Located in Wilmington, Ohio, and we specialize in 767 and 757 passenger and cargo planes.  We also have all aspects of aircraft maintenance Heavy Maintenance, Line Maintenance, Component Repair, Manufacturing, Engineering and Inspections.   We can give you the training and experience in which you could use to teach, train and/or mentor new technician if you would choose to do.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

What you will do:

You will consult and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals and specifications to determine the best method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components. The A&P Tech position also will perform typical maintenance actions including bolting, torquing, rigging, and safety wiring to include the removal and replacement of aircraft components, engines and flight controls. This position will Return to Service aircraft that have completed all required maintenance actions utilizing company logbooks or customer authorized documentation.

What you need:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Airframe and Powerplant license
• Working knowledge of aircraft mechanical systems
• Working knowledge of computer-based applications
• Basic understanding of FAA regulations pertaining to CFR Part 145 repair station operations Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Overhaul Manuals, Servicer Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives, Illustrated Parts Catalogues and Structural Repair Manuals.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Job Skills:

• 5+ yrs. Heavy, Line Maintenance and/or transport category aircraft experience
• 3+ yes 767 experience is highly preferred.
• Prior hands-on experience in a heavy maintenance Transport or Regional Jets environment
• Prior experience at a FAR 145 repair station
• Prior experience on Boeing 767 Classic & Next Generation Aircraft

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions and to travel on an as needed basis to support off-site maintenance.
• Must provide tools as listed on required tool listing.
• Eye/hand coordination and clear field of vision
• Ability to work at heights up to 80 feet and lift to 75 pounds.
• Ability to work in tight and confined spaces with respiratory equipment.
• Ability to bend, crawl, twist, and other positions and sustain the position for extended period.
• Ability to precisely manipulate hand tools in a variety of situations..