A&P Mechanic (Entry Level) - Piney Flats, TN

Textron • Piney Flats, TN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Come join the Bell Piney Flats Aircraft Services team and help ensure best in class service to our customers. In this position, you’ll be an integral part of the Aircraft Maintenance team, performing a variety of tasks such as installations, inspections, fabrication, and modification, all in accordance with applicable data and customer specifications. You’ll be able to showcase and grow your technical ability and teamwork skills, while gaining valuable hands-on experience.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate
• Self-motivation and ability to work well with others in a team-oriented environment
• Strong organization skills, attention to detail, and ability to follow instructions accurately
• Ability to perform job duties, including basic measuring, drilling, and fabrication tasks
• Ability to work from detailed documents, technical manuals, and blueprints
• Ability to work overtime as required

Nice To Haves

• Automotive experience, military experience, or experience performing heavy maintenance on rotorcraft (preferably Bell aircraft) is preferred
• Sheet metal and basic avionics skills is preferred
• Bell field maintenance courses preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform basic maintenance such as preservation/ depreservation and removal and repair of basic airframe components
• Perform basic inspections such as 25hr/30 day and 6 month inspections
• Perform basic repairs, including basic sheet metal repairs and fabricate basic parts as needed
• Assist with post maintenance flyoffs as needed
• Safely and appropriately use basic hand tools and airframe specific tools as well as demonstrate safe work habits and always wear proper PPE
• Read and interpret installation instructions, maintenance manuals, and drawings
• Document work performed in work order book consistently and accurately
• Learn and apply knowledge of tasks as well as work effectively on a team to ensure quality and timely completions of aircraft to meet aggressive schedule
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 120 hours Vacation time
• 12-13 paid holidays per year
• 6 weeks parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• On-site Bell Piney Flats fitness center (employees only)
• Access to Employee Resource Groups

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED