Under minimal guidance; plans, lays out, fabricates, installs, assembles, repairs, operates, tests and troubleshoots systems on VIP aircraft in accordance with technical manuals, engineering drawings, and FAA regulations and assumes a leadership role by providing routine instructions on work tasks, blueprints and OJT for junior level technicians. Systems to include oxygen, environmental control, ventilation, smoke detection, equipment cooling, potable water, gray water and waste water systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Read, interpret and understand blueprints and other documents to accurately determine and plan the work steps to be performed.
Fabricate and install systems parts and assemblies per engineering drawing or structural repair manual.
Perform the operations of testing and troubleshooting aircraft systems utilizing an educational level of knowledge, skills and understanding about integrated systems.
Anticipate, specify, develop, implement, and maintain tools (including test automation tools) used on aircraft systems.
Provides OJT and guidance to junior level technicians.
Work directly with Engineering to help facilitate installs.
Observes company rules and regulations, including housekeeping and proper use of safety methods and the safe operation of equipment.
Adheres to all recordkeeping requirements and paperwork to ensure work is performed in accordance with stated documents.
Complete all sign offs and component removal/installation sheets at time task is performed but prior to end of shift.
Utilize all resources available to accurately perform the work steps in a safe and timely manner.
Ensure a tidy, safe and productive work environment which is conducive to properly performing the tasks at hand.
Other duties as assigned not specifically stated herein.
Requirements
High school diploma or GED, plus a technical training/diploma/certificate in aircraft mechanics, or aeronautics from at least a 2 year technology institution plus 3 years of applicable experience in the same or similar job in the military or within the aviation industry.
A&P preferred, but not required.
Prefer to have 2 -5 years of STC experience Final 03/2020 OR 6 years of applicable experience guiding junior technicians, working directly with other departments, reading blueprints, fabricating and installing systems parts and assemblies, and troubleshooting and testing aircraft systems in the same or similar job in the military or within the aviation industry.
Early sheet metal experience a plus.
Minor composite repair with wet layout.
Ability to install rivets.
Basic understanding of gray water/ potable water/ vacuum waste systems.
Basic understanding of air condition duct systems with the ability to modify existing tubes and hoses to meet blue print specs.
Basic ability to swedge hard lines and ability to perform burst and proof testing.
Strong ability to provide verbal and written communication.
Proficiently able to read, interpret and understand blueprints.
Must be self starting and motivated with the desire to learn
Proficient ability to apply the use of routine to complex mathematical problems to solve work issues.
Demonstrated ability to comprehend and retain OJT.
Must possess a proficient mechanical aptitude.
Must have the ability to read measuring devices such as a scale or caliper or other required tools.
Must have close tolerance experience.
Ability to use basic shop equipment (drill press, band saw, sander, etc.).
Ability to use basic hand tools (grinder, drill motor, wrenches, etc.).
Miscellaneous
The work environment described here is representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.
The location where this position works is in the back shop of an aircraft hangar environment which could be subject to weather changes and is subject to constant exposure to loud noise, potential contact with hazardous waste material, heavy machinery and other safety hazards such as cabinets, etc.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here is representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.
About Our Client
Our Client is continuously innovating in the large to very large business jet aircraft segment engineering luxury into our cabin completions, upgrades and refurbishments.
Located in Indianapolis, Indiana our client has established itself as one of the most unique and modern completion & service centers in the world exclusively for Airbus Corporate Jets, Boeing Business Jets, Bombardier Business aircraft and Sukhoi Business Jets.
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We know it takes great people to do great work, so if you’re interested in joining the APA Services family give us a call at (817) 529-4000
Thanks for taking the time to apply and we look forward to working with you soon.
Job ID
802124576790947
