Job Description
Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Technician
Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Technician in a commercial MRO setting is responsible for performing comprehensive maintenance, repair, and overhaul services on commercial aircraft or components to ensure safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance. This role supports high-volume operations and tight turnaround schedules, requiring precision, efficiency, and adherence to FAA and OEM standards.
Flexible to work 1st or 2nd shift, 4/10's – Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday, 6am-4:30pm or 4:00pm to 2:30am
Job Responsibilities
- Performs routine inspections or special maintenance to prevent failures of aircraft mechanical systems and components; performs complete operations checks on hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, plumbing, precision assemblies, rigging and controls, etc.
- Determines when a component should be repaired or replaced; decides upon necessary repair scheme, quantity and type of parts needed to accomplish proper repair; secures necessary parts from Stores or departmental supplies.
- Repairs, reworks, and modifies worn or defective assemblies, making alterations or changes to units when necessary.
- Follows approved maintenance procedures for subject component or system, consulting internal procedures that have been FAA approved, original equipment manufacturer's (OEM's) technical data, and work package instructions.
- Consult the Maintenance Lead if technical assistance is needed during the repair process.
- Inspects completed work before signing off to identify any needed rework; performs rework; ensures that repaired components meet prescribed standards and tolerances.
- Performs serviceability tests on repaired components/systems using test equipment specified by the original equipment manufacturer.
- Completes work package documentation by signing/stamping after finishing all designated operations.
- Submits completed/in-progress work to Maintenance Lead for review; submits to Quality Control for final/in-progress inspection and re-certification of airworthiness.
- Provides Manager with performance statistics and other operational data, as requested.
- Properly accounts for time and materials used in all inspection and maintenance activities.
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Education:
- High School/ GED
- Airframe & Powerplant License
Experience :
- Recommended experience in the repair or maintenance of aircraft, general aviation aircraft, aircraft component repair and or overhaul, or aviation military experience.
- Preferred depot level aircraft maintenance and repair experience, (repair of mechanical systems, components, hydraulics, pneumatics, and rigging etc.); proficiency with interpretation of original equipment manufacturer's technical data or work package instructions; experience using power or pneumatic hand tools.
- Experience may be credited from other related industries as determined by the hiring manager.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Assignments require knowledge beyond the assigned work.
- Demonstrates correct understanding of routine aspects of work.
- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their uses, repairs and maintenance.
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service.
- Skilled with repairing, troubleshooting, installing and equipment maintenance.
- Knowledge of FAA requirements for aircraft maintenance procedures
- Ability to interpret and comprehend manufacturer and FAA approved work package instructions; ability to inspect and install parts/components.
Working Conditions / Environment/Special Requirements
- Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.
- As required by the position, must have the ability to wear a respirator as per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 "Respirator Protection" regulations with no restrictions that would prevent the proper use and/or seal of the respirator.
- Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts if required
- Employees will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations
General Commitment for All Employees
- Commitment to company values and complies with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures.
- Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities.
- Strive for continuous improvement to processes and procedures.
- Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information.
- Satisfies work schedule requirements.
- The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee. Performs other duties as assigned
Embraer is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Tags
Flexible hours, Day shift, Afternoon shift