Aircraft Component Technician

TEL Staffing & HR•Fairhope, AL

6d•$18 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

TEL Staffing is hiring an Aircraft Component Tech to join our team in Fairhope, AL. This role involves assisting in the performance of various aircraft component maintenance/inspection related tasks and duties as delegated by the shop leadership team. The technician will be responsible for performing maintenance, inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of aircraft components in accordance with approved technical data, company procedures, and FAA requirements. This includes acquiring information for production goals, logging into systems, reviewing work scopes, interpreting manuals, performing preliminary inspections, bench testing, disassembling units, inspecting piece parts, measuring components, routing rework items, logging inspection reports, completing final calibrations/testing, ensuring proper identification and completion of paperwork, preserving units, mounting units on shipping boards, installing caps/plugs/covers/tags, and maintaining a clean and safe workstation. The role also involves conferring with leadership to recommend efficiency improvements and attending all required safety and health training.

Requirements

One (1) year of mechanical experience including troubleshooting aircraft, automotive and/or industrial engines/equipment or completion of Aviation School required.
Must provide and maintain toolbox in accordance with Fairhope Aero guidelines.
Must be proficient in using a variety of hand tools, special tools, and GSE required to perform assigned maintenance tasks
Must be able to maintain an effective working relationship with, and among co-workers and supervisors
Must be able to work with little or no supervision and to take initiative
Must be able to use applied knowledge to formulate positive solutions to problem situations
Must be able to apply common sense
Must be able to effectively read, write and communicate in English
Must be proficient in company specific software
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide, using fractions and decimals; compute percentages, ratios, rates and interpret graphs
Must be able to comply with OSHA requirements and standards to properly wear all applicable PPE
Must have knowledge of precision measuring tools/equipment (dimensional and electrical)
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. regularly and more, with assistance occasionally
Must regularly be able to reach overhead
Must regularly be able to squat, bend, twist, stoop, kneel, and stand
Must be able to walk around regularly using steps occasionally
Must be able to see within normal range of vision with or without corrective lenses
Must be able to hear running machinery
Must be able to use hands, wrists, and fingers repetitively
Must have exceptional hand-eye coordination
Ability to provide verifications of US citizenship or permanent residency to satisfy ITAR/EAR restrictions.
High School Diploma or GED required.
Must pass a criminal background check.
Must pass a DOT FAA pre-employment drug screen and comply with all FAA regulations.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of experience in disassembly, assembly, maintenance, repair or overhaul of various components in an MRO environment preferred.
A&P license or FAA Power Plant Rating preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform aircraft component maintenance, inspection, testing, troubleshooting and repair activities as assigned by shop leadership in accordance with approved technical data, company procedure and FAA requirements.
Acquires information from production boards, reports and any other additional information given by supervisor and/or lead for daily/weekly production goals
Locates the accessory work order from the assigned production rack
Properly logs into ETS using the correct operation code
Reviews the work scope as directed by Sales upon induction
Locates the correct manual and tooling equipment to complete evaluation
Reviews and interprets the overhaul manual (OHM) to accurately diagnose the defect listed identified by Sales or adhere to the correct engine work scope and/or customer SOP
Completes preliminary inspection: Inspect unit for any incoming damages or numerical errors (part/serial numbers, descriptions, status etc.) as well as missing or incorrect parts received. Inform lead of any discrepancies found.
Bench test unit as applicable to confirm report from Sales/Customer.
Properly disassembles the until according to the overhaul manual; using the correct tooling equipment required and following any standard aviation procedures/practices
Visually inspects piece parts for any defects listed by the overhaul manual and/or any aviation standard practice
Measures any item indicated by the inspection section using micrometers, calipers and/or any other approved measuring equipment
Assigns the correct routing for any rework item by completing the required IW in accordance with the company standards
Accurately logs inspection report into company specific software and completes the unit’s evaluation
Completes any final calibrations/testing required per the overhaul manual with the Accessory Shop Quality Inspector, as required.
Ensures that all piece parts, tags and paperwork are properly identified and completed for Final Inspection
Properly preserves the unit in accordance with the overhaul manual or standard aviation practices as required.
Ensures units are properly mounted on shipping boards if required
Ensures caps, plugs, covers, and tags (e.g. WARNING and CAUTION tags) are properly installed before shipping
Maintains a clean workstation free from Foreign Object and/or Debris (FOD), ensures tooling is properly stored
Maintains a clean/safe workspace free from spills or obstruction which may lead to harm
Confers with lead/supervisor to recommend changes such as: equipment utilization, production methods and procedures to increase efficiency of department and promote improvement
Attends all safety and health training, as required, in a timely manner
Works when scheduled and complies with company attendance policy
Works overtime as needed
Other duties as required
Observes and practices all safety procedures and personal policies (e.g. Safety-glasses, ear plugs, face shields etc.)