Aircraft Mechanic 1 Jobs

Position Purpose

This position performs maintenance and manufacturing tasks to aircraft, aircraft parts and components in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Erickson Air-Crane (EAC) requirements. Complies with all company policies and Standard Operating Procedures as a team player. Willing and able to work long hours and travel as required to meet company requirements. Provide support to internal and external customers to meet customer requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair, fabrication, manufacturing, maintenance, and assembly of aircraft and aircraft parts, components and wiring. Documenting work per company, customer and regulatory requirements.
• Work in a team environment and follow EAC Guiding Principles.
• Perform Lean, Standard Work and Continuous Process Improvements.
• Read, interpret, and comply with Repair Station Quality Manual, Production Certificate Quality Manual, Standard Operation Procedures, Federal Aviation Regulations, Technical Manuals, Drawings, and Specifications.
• Perform housekeeping and other organizational requirements.
• Install aircraft parts and components to aircraft at the fixed base of operations (FBO) and in the field environment.
• Mentor, train and coach new employees when qualified as a mentor or trainer.
• Perform administrative duties (e.g. Time entry, DAX, Training classes, create, revise and use department documents, etc.) as required by EAC company and department requirements.
• Perform duties of an Inspector if task qualified. Percentage of time required is different for different Inspectors based on the quantity of areas employee is task qualified to inspect and work load in department.
• Order, receive and return parts in accordance with company policies
• Troubleshoot and correct aircraft part and component discrepancies during normal work and Aircraft On Ground (AOG) situations.
• Travel as required to meet company and customer requirements.
• Achieve and maintain task qualifications for all work performed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Read, interpret, and comply with Repair Station Quality Manual, Production Certificate Quality Manual, Standard Operation Procedures, Federal Aviation Regulations, Technical Manuals, Drawings, and Specifications.
• Work 40 or more hours per week as directed (overtime, weekends, etc.) Travel domestically and internationally as directed. Drive company vehicles or rental vehicles as directed. Work with hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals and products to perform required tasks.
• Performing disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair, fabrication, manufacturing, maintenance, and assembly of aircraft and aircraft parts, components.
• Use tools, equipment, manuals, drawings and specifications to perform aircraft maintenance and manufacturing
• Responsible for the care of precision measuring equipment, tools and test equipment and benches.
• Must be able to communicate verbally in an accurately and professionally way. Written documents must be clear and concise
• Desired - Airframe and/or Powerplant license, FCC license.
• Troubleshoot and correct aircraft part and component discrepancies during normal work and Aircraft On Ground (AOG) situations
• Achieve and maintain task qualifications for all work performed
• Care of Proprietary data and its use.
• High School Diploma or equivalent w/ valid Driver’s license
• Documenting work per company, customer and regulatory requirements.
• EAC, FAA and Customer requirements and regulations to perform maintenance and manufacturing of aircraft and aircraft parts and components
• Install electrical/avionic parts and components to aircraft at the fixed base of operations and in the field environment.

Competencies

Safety and Work Environment – Identifies hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and takes appropriate action to maintain a safe and productive work environment for self and others. Follows Values Charter “Safety: Above all else”.

Effective Communication - Actively listens to others. Communicates with others clearly, openly, and respectfully. Uses all forms of communication effectively and appropriately (includes email, text, IM).

Teamwork - Works with and supports others to achieve organizational goals. Meets individual and team deadlines and responsibilities. Assumes additional responsibilities when needed. Responds constructively to instructions and procedures. Listens to others and values opinions and is respectful of team members and other Erickson employees. Works effectively with team leader or manager and promotes a positive team environment.

Accountable to Achieving Commitments - Achieves commitments to both internal and external customers. Produces high quality work by being attentive to detail and maintaining accuracy. Works in a conscientious, consistent, and thorough manner to meet all schedules and timelines. Anticipates potential problems. Finds the root cause of problems and takes appropriate action. Makes continuous improvement to processes and results.

Adaptability to Change - Understands, accepts, and supports the need for business change and helping others with transitions. Adapts and adjusts to change within own area of responsibility as well as accepting the need for change more broadly. Actively identifies and leads change within area of responsibility.