A&P Mechanic - Flight Support

Epic Aircraft•Bend, OR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Epic Aircraft is hiring an A&P Mechanic for Epic Flight Support. The role maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots airframe, avionics, engine, and propeller systems to ensure aircraft conform with FAA regulations and the company’s Part 145 Repair Station manual. The mechanic identifies malfunctioning parts and may recommend part changes or adjustments to aircraft specifications to improve performance. The position also requires documenting and maintaining maintenance paperwork in accordance with regulations. In experimental aviation, the mechanic is expected to understand flight-safety issues and correct items that are not addressed by a maintenance manual or safety bulletin. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Overtime and occasional travel may be requested. The position is based at Epic Aircraft’s headquarters in Bend, Oregon. Relocation assistance is not provided. Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, with subsequent random testing.

Requirements

FAA Airframe and Powerplant license or AMT; students who have completed the majority of coursework but still need to complete FAA testing will be considered.
Ability to work independently.
Good problem-solving skills and ability to work well with a team.
Professional appearance and excellent customer service skills.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and complete paperwork as needed.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds with assistance.
Physical ability to bend, twist, and fit into tight or uncomfortable places.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer without sponsorship now or in the future.
Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Pratt & Whitney PT6A engines.
Avionics experience; training is provided.

Responsibilities

Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and replace aircraft systems.
Troubleshoot and correct aircraft discrepancies.
Recommend part changes or adjustments to aircraft specifications to improve performance.
Document and maintain maintenance paperwork in accordance with regulations.
Address flight-safety issues, including items not covered by a maintenance manual or safety bulletin.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Benefits

On-the-job training and advancement opportunities.
Two weeks of paid time off accrued each year.
Seven paid holidays per year.
Paid holiday time off between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Discretionary year-end bonus.
100% paid health, vision, and dental benefits for employees and 50% for dependents.
401(k) retirement plan with a 3% matching program.
Company-provided work shirts.
Performance-based pay increases.
Access to the Epic Aircraft Flying Club.
Friendly team environment and company events.