A&P Mechanic

Company: Jet Midwest
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

A&P Mechanic

Who are we? Jet Midwest is a full-service commercial aviation company, specializing in the sale and lease of commercial aircraft, engines and parts as well as aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services to the aviation industry. This position is located at the Kansas City International Airport Area. We are looking for a motivated, high-energy aviation maintenance technician to join our team.
What you should know about the day-to-day: The A&P Mechanic is directly responsible for troubleshooting, repair, disassembly, and service of aircraft, components, and engine systems. This position will perform maintenance, disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, re-assembly, and adjustments of various aircraft systems and structures in compliance with technical specifications, engineering instructions and FAA regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities included, but not limited to:

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• Maintain all aircraft, components, and systems as assigned in compliance with specifications and FAA regulations
  
• Troubleshoot system and component malfunctions and perform necessary maintenance work or re-work using various tools and diagnostic devices
  
• Remove and replace defective components
  
• Perform sheet metal and other structural repairs on flight surface components such as inlets, flaps, nacelles, etc
  
• Disassemble aircraft and components (teardown)
  
• Perform preflight/postflight turnaround inspections and servicing as assigned
  
• Perform maintenance on Ground Service Equipment as needed
  
• Maintain all pertinent documentation – logbooks, 8130's, and historical data as required
  
• Clean and maintain exterior and interior of aircraft
  
• Perform other tasks as assigned
  
  We're a great match for you if you have: •Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License is required for consideration•High School Diploma or Equivalent •3+ years hands-on airframe and power plant experience•Strong attention to detail and accuracy•Current Gen Fam's for a variety of aircraft powerplant systems in one or more of our core platforms (Boeing 757, 767, 747, 777, A320, A330) are preferred•Experience reading and interpreting aircraft maintenance manuals, IPC, SRM, etc•Thorough working knowledge of ATA Chapters and codes•Ability to perform well on a team•Basic Math and Measurement Skills•Familiarity with safe use of motorized lift equipment, forklifts, and pallet jacks preferred but not required•Ability to read and write the English languageWe're an even better match for you if you also have: •Run and Taxi certification•777 Experience and or Gen Fam highly preferred•Maintenance planning experience, preferred•Dream about airplanes
  We offer great benefits to employees: •Eligibility for our comprehensive benefits program starting the 1st of the month after 60 days of full-time employment•401K with company match•Paid time off and holidays•Company bonus program•Growth opportunities
  Other important information: While performing the responsibilities of an A&P Mechanic, the employee will be on their feet the majority of the day utilizing maintenance tooling equipment. This may involve working on lifts and/or ladders at heights up to 40 feet. More than 90% of their job duties will require the ability to: walk long distances, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. The noise level is usually high, as consistent with a mechanical workshop and hangar environment where power tools and equipment are used. Frequently, heavy lifting may be required, up to 50 lbs. As such, safe lifting techniques should be used, and a request for assistance should be made to co-workers or a supervisor.The successful candidate must have the physical capability to wear personal protective equipment and be able to meet the requirements to pass a respirator fit test.This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the aircraft maintenance technician position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of knowledge, skills, ability, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.EOE M/F/D/V
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Keywords: Jet Midwest, Kansas City , A&P Mechanic, Engineering , Kansas City, Kansas