Aircraft Maintenance A&P Technician at Pentastar Aviation, LLC.

Traverse City, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Aircraft Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Airframe Repair, Engine Maintenance, Precision Instruments, Sheet Metal Repair, Composite Repair, Functional Checks, AOG Troubleshooting, Technical Documentation Reading

Industry

Airlines and Aviation

Description

Description Aircraft Maintenance A & P Technician – Part TimeTraverse City (TVC) Location Aircraft Maintenance A & P Technician ensures aircraft are maintained to airworthiness standards prescribed by applicable regulations, airworthiness directives, company policies, and best practices. Responsibilities: This position takes direction from the West Michigan Maintenance Manager and works in close partnership with the FAA, Manufacturers, Pilots and other Aircraft Maintenance Mechanics and Avionics Technicians. Ensures aircraft are maintained to airworthiness standards prescribed by applicable regulations, airworthiness directives, company policies, and best practices. Inspect, test, troubleshoot, adjust, and repair different business transport category aircraft airframes and engines using hand tools and test equipment. Inspect engines, landing gear, instruments, pressurized sections, accessories (brakes, valves, pumps and air-conditioning systems), and other parts of the aircraft, and do the required maintenance and replacement of parts as necessary. Maintain the highest level of quality and integrity. Adjust, repair or replace defective components based on analysis of test results, following blueprints, schematics, handbooks and other technical documents Use precision instruments and equipment to measure parts for wear, and repair or replace as required. Repair sheet metal or composite surfaces, measure the tension of control cables, and check for corrosion, distortion and cracks in the fuselage, wings and tail. Conduct functional checks of aircraft systems/flight controls and make adjustments for optimal performance. Other duties as may be deemed necessary. Requirements Requirements and Qualifications: Must hold a current valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant License (A&P) with no history of infractions and a minimum of 5 years recent A&P experience on turbine powered aircraft. Factory or equivalent training on Bombardier aircraft preferred. Experience working under a FAA approved Part 145 repair station required and Part 135 experience preferred. Inspection Authorization preferred. Must be able to read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals and specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components. Ability to work with little supervision to troubleshoot and repair systems on aircraft airframe and engine(s), including electrical, mechanical and hydraulic. Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work days, nights, weekends, and overtime if needed. Superior customer focus, communication skills, and work ethic with a commitment to excellence. Ability to perform aircraft AOG troubleshooting and problem solving.

Responsibilities

Ensure aircraft are maintained to airworthiness standards by inspecting, testing, and repairing airframes and engines. Perform functional checks of flight controls and replace defective components following technical blueprints and manuals.