Technician (Level 1 and 2)

Description

Purpose of the Job:

The Technician performs hands on maintenance, repair, and overhaul of aircraft components and articles within the scope of the Repair Station’s operating specifications. Working under the direction of Lead Technicians, this role is expected to produce quality work on the first pass, follow approved technical data without deviation, and maintain high standards of airworthiness, documentation accuracy, and shop discipline.

Reports to: Lead Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance or alteration on aircraft parts in accordance with Component Maintenance Manuals, Technical Orders, or the equivalent
• Disassemble, inspect, clean, repair or replace, and reassemble components to manufacturer and regulatory standards; verify own work at each stage before moving to the next
• Accurately complete and maintain all work order documentation in the ERP system, including labor entries, parts usage, and descriptions of work accomplished; ensure entries are timely, complete, and legible
• Assure that prior to use, tooling or test equipment requiring calibration is not out of date and is in serviceable condition
• Identify, document, and promptly communicate non-conformances, discrepancies, or suspected unapproved parts to the Lead Technician
• Assure consumables are not beyond shelf life if applicable
• Maintain a clean, organized, and FOD-free work area in compliance with shop safety and housekeeping standards
• Support shop production goals by completing assigned work orders on schedule and at first-time pass quality standards

Requirements

• Entry-level to intermediate experience in aviation maintenance or component repair required, which may include prior military or civilian aviation experience
• Basic mechanical or technical education or training (trade school, technical coursework, or equivalent hands-on experience) desired
• Proficiency with precision measurement and inspection tools including calipers, micrometers, multimeters, torque equipment, and calibrated gauges
• Knowledgeable on use of general aviation tooling
• Ability to read, interpret, and perform work from Component Maintenance Manuals, Technical Orders, engineering drawings, and other approved technical data
• Strong attention to detail; demonstrated ability to follow multi-step work instructions without deviation
• Effective verbal and written communication skills sufficient for accurate work order documentation and team coordination

Training:

• Initial Training as outlined in the Training Manual
• Annual/Recurrent Training as posted on the Training Log, S3RS-FM-100
• Aerospace Industry Quality Training, FAA 145, Traceability, 8130-3 documents,ESD, Suspected Unapproved Parts, Shelf Life/LLP’s, AD’s, ATA Spec 300, PMA Parts, Direct Ship Authority, Repair Stations, and Standard Terminology
• Other Trainings as assigned
• 90 Day Probation OJT