A&P Mechanic

Dynamic Aviation•Bridgewater, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Dynamic Aviation, we solve unique challenges for our customers with innovative aviation solutions. Our focus is on operations that serve, protect, and enhance the lives of families and communities worldwide. Whether modifying aircraft to help protect our service members overseas, performing geographical mapping for scientific research, or working to suppress large wildfires on the West Coast, we serve with integrity and excellence. For approved contract agencies only Purpose: The Aircraft Mechanic (Contractor) is responsible for performing heavy maintenance and modifications on Dash 8 and King Air aircraft.

Requirements

5 years + recent hands-on experience performing heavy aircraft maintenance and modifications
FAA Airframe & Powerplant license
Extensive knowledge of sheet metal principals, tools, and techniques
High school education required; some college preferred
Must provide own tools, shadowed and etched
Work well in a team environment
Ability to: lift, balance, and carry 50 lbs, crawl in and out of tight spaces, and predominantly work in enclosed hangars, occasionally in exterior weather conditions or elevated heights

Nice To Haves

Relevant trade school or military training equivalent for aircraft structures preferred
Experience working in an AS9100 / ISO 9001 or DCMA environment preferred
Experience working under FAA Part 145 or demonstrated knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

Examine and inspect aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and deicers to locate cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems
Conduct routine and special inspections as required by regulations
Inspect completed work to certify that maintenance meets standards and that aircraft are ready for operation
Read and interpret maintenance manuals and FAA/manufacturer publications and directives to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components
Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance
Modify aircraft structures, systems, or components, following drawings, schematics, charts, engineering orders, and technical publications
Replace or repair worn, defective, or damaged components, using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment
Read and interpret pilots' descriptions of problems to diagnose causes
Assemble and install electrical, plumbing, mechanical, hydraulic, and structural components and accessories, using hand or power tools
Inventory and ordering supplies, parts, materials, and equipment
Check for corrosion, distortion, and cracks in the fuselage, wings, and tail
Perform scheduled and un-scheduled maintenance, minor and major airframe repairs working in a high-quality, efficient manner
Perform various complex modifications, structures repair, fabrication, plan, layout and structural disassembly/assembly of aircraft and aircraft components
Remove, replace, and repair aircraft structure and components with use of special tooling utilizing applicable technical data
Perform sheet metal bends to guidelines and specifications
Use shop mathematics to determine curves, angles, pitch, etc.
Work with various kinds of metal such as: honeycomb material, aluminum and aluminum alloys, titanium, stainless steel, etc.
Utilize various glues, sealants, epoxy, pro-seal, and in addition to other chemicals/consumables as required per applicable technical data
Read and interpret manufacturer Maintenance Manuals, Illustrated Parts Catalogs, Repair Drawings, Structural Repair Manuals, Service Bulletins, technical directives, drawings, blueprints, and schematics etc. to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing damaged aircraft structure components.
Properly complete required paperwork to comply with Federal Regulations and applicable company policy/procedures
Maintain a safe and clean work environment and report any unsafe conditions
Maintain communication with assigned Team Lead for task updates and status reports
Maintains responsibility for proper execution of parts tag instructions in accordance with Repair Station Quality Control Manual
Other duties as assigned