Apply for Aircraft Mechanic job at West Valley Flying Club
Apply for Aircraft Mechanic job at West Valley Flying Club
Posted: 2015-9-3
FULL TIME AIRCRAFT MECHANIC W BENEFITS PAY - DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE 3 YEARS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED GENERAL AVIATION PREFERRED Overview The Aircraft Mechanic will maintain and repair the avionic and mechanical equipment needed to make planes operate safely. Essential Job Functions Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned. •Repairing inspecting and maintaining the structural mechanical and electronic elements of the aircraft replacing parts measuring wear and assessing whether parts need repair or replacement •Use a wide variety of diagnostic devices computers hand and mechanical tools to assess and fix aircraft and maintain aircraft standards as required by the Federal Aviation Administration FAA •Maintain aircraft logs and assist with maintenance scheduling •Order aircraft parts •Customer service and communication with aircraft owners and Club members •Assist with the fuel truck and will be trained on Ramp Associate duties Qualification Requirements •18+ years of age •Hold a valid California drivers’ license acceptable driving record • Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills Education and or Experience •High School Diploma or GED • FAA Airframe and Power plant certificate Language Skills must be able to speak write and read English Physical Demands • Able to climb on and under airplanes and use balance without a fear of heights. •Able to lift carry push grasp pull and maintain overhead objects and hoses weighing minimum 25 pounds. •Able to stand for sustained periods of time. •Able to climb ladders and stools minimum 20 times per day up to 12 feet high or higher. •Able to climb into and exit aviation fuel truck and aircraft. •Must take any and all precautions regarding the materials used in refueling maintaining and cleaning aviation and other vehicles and use the appropriate protective wear. Other Skills Abilities •Attention to Detail Airplanes need to be maintained to very specific standards. Being precise and making sure things are repaired exactly right is key. •Dexterity Aircraft mechanics need to use their hands to manipulate and work with a number of components. •Technical Skills Aircraft mechanics need to be able to read gauges understand instrumentation and diagnostic tools when assessing and repairing aircraft. •Troubleshooting Mechanics need to be able to understand the root causes of aircraft problems and how to correct those problems. NOTE This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Please reference Avjobs when applying for this position.
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