As a Master Mechanic you will be responsible for the service, repair, and overhaul aircraft to ensure airworthiness. Utilizes technical skills and knowledge to train and develop mechanics. Assists Leads with the daily operation of a functional area while working under minimal supervision.
The base pay range for this position is $29.00 $39.00 per hour. The lower end of the range represents the target base pay for those beginning or developing in the role. The higher end of the range is intended for those who have mastered the role, with proven significant expertise, high achievement, and specialized skills.
General responsibilities will consist of:
- Reads and interprets manufacturer and airline maintenance manuals, service bulletins, drawings, engineering orders, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repair, replacement, or modification.
- Oversees and co-signs for uncertified mechanics in accordance with the procedures as required.
- Repair, modify, replace, or otherwise perform routine maintenance.
- Uses technical data to order parts and ensures material is effective for the components being installed.
- Gathers information to submit to Engineering as needed.
- Recognizes unsafe conditions and takes immediate corrective action.
- May assist Leads with planning, production, and quality control of assigned projects.
- Estimates labor hour requirements as required.
- Identifies opportunities to develop DER repairs.
- Communicates effectively with other maintenance personnel at all levels by keeping co-workers and leadership apprised of work progress and difficulties as they arise.
- Facilitates On-the-Job Training (OJT) to provide learning opportunities through work assignments and mentoring.
- Recommends changes to processes to improve efficiencies and workflow.
- Complies with and may communicate and guide team members on policies, procedures, and Safety Management System (SMS) requirements. Promotes the Balanced Technician concept.
- Mentors and develops mechanics assigned to their functional areas.
- May assist in regular feedback and performance coaching, including appropriate time management, prioritizing tasks, and ensuring proper knowledge and training to accomplish assignments within the crew.
- Responsible for accurate timekeeping, including clocking into jobs.
- May be responsible for accuracy of clocking into jobs for assigned team.
- Adheres to company training guidelines.
- Regular and predictable attendance.
- Effective and appropriate conduct with co-workers.
Qualification Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to communicate effectively with other maintenance and support personnel at all levels regarding job-related issues.
- Ability to read and comprehend written documents.
- Ability to reason, organize, and solve practical problems with minimal supervision.
- Ability to guide and mentor personnel.
- Demonstrates team player mindset and behavior.
- Ability to positively resolve conflicts.
- Ability to calculate basic to intermediate mathematical functions.
- General overall knowledge of major components.
- Knowledge of the procedures, practice, inspection methods, materials, tools, machine tools, and equipment generally used in the area of responsibility.
- Troubleshooting problems requires detailed knowledge of specialty areas, paperwork, and publications, as well as an understanding of technical information.
- General PC skills and basic knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word).
- General working knowledge of Gateway programs and may include Oracle and other production tools.
Education and Experience:
A minimum of three (3) years recent component maintenance, commercial aircraft maintenance, and/or MRO experience is preferred.
** Tuition/License Assistance: Our client offers a generous tuition reimbursement program including Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) student loan repayment, Airframe/Powerplant (A&P) certification (coursework and/or testing), and business-related degrees.
Transitioning and former military highly encouraged to apply, along with industry experienced professionals!