Aircraft Mechanic- SUA

Tradewind•Stuart, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Tradewind Aviation is a leading Part 135 commuter and on-demand private charter operator with operational bases at the Waterbury/Oxford, CT (OXC), Westchester, NY (HPN), Stuart, FL (SUA) and San Juan, PR (SJU) airports. Founded by aviation enthusiasts in 2001 on the premise that all flights deserve the highest quality aircraft, crew, and service, Tradewind provides personal air travel—both private and scheduled service—throughout North America and the Caribbean. For more details visit www.flytradewind.com

Requirements

5+ years of progressively complex, mid-level experience as a Licensed A&P mechanic
Experience with or ability to understand and learn to diagnose, maintain, troubleshoot and repair all Pilatus PC-12, NGX, and newer models as added to Tradewind’s fleet
Ability to read and interpret technical manual information, and apply and perform technical instructions
Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills
Valid US Driver’s License + Clean Driving Record
Valid passport without travel restrictions
Eagerness to learn and willingness to train.
Maintain an adequate personal set of tools.
Must be willing and able to travel to various parts of the United States, Caribbean, and Canada for periods of days to weeks as required for training, repairs or other business needs.
Must successfully pass all required pre-employment screenings, including DOT and criminal background checks, in accordance with company policy and applicable regulations.

Nice To Haves

Must be flexible with work schedules as business needs require and be able to work on weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Perform all airframe and powerplant scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on our fleet of turboprop aircraft to ensure operational reliability and on-time completion
Continuously adhere to and ensure all work performed meets all Company safe work practices, FAA safety standards, and applicable operational regulations
Read, interpret, apply and perform technical manual instructions
Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical and hydraulic system malfunctions using industry standard methods and diagnostic equipment
Perform detailed inspections of aircraft
Remove worn or defective parts and install new or repaired components
Maintain precise records and logs of all maintenance work performed, adhering to FAA regulations
Perform maintenance and repairs on hangar equipment
Ability to arrive and be ready to work on time.
Perform other assigned duties as assigned