Airframe and Powerplant Technician III

Signature Aviation•Norfolk, VA

About The Position

The Airframe and Powerplant Technician III inspects, repairs, overhauls, upgrades, cleans, and performs routine maintenance on aircraft in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations, aircraft manufacturer recommendations, and company policies and procedures. The role requires maintaining detailed records of work performed, inspections, conditions found, and safety compliance. At this level, technicians perform engine runs and taxi operations on multiple aircraft, engine and flight-control rigging, complex troubleshooting, and work involving aircraft wiring and structures. They communicate with customers, estimate tasks, plan and execute large inspections and projects, and mentor junior technicians. The position transitions toward a supervisory role, managing multiple projects and crews of approximately eight to twelve mechanics or technicians and inspectors while communicating effectively with customers and senior leadership.

Requirements

Master’s degree or equivalent and ten or more years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Airframe and powerplant license.
Multiple airframe schools.
Ability to analyze and interpret industry journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to effectively present information.
Strong morals and ethics.
Ability to maintain constant focus and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple crews of eight to twelve technicians.
Ability to mentor technicians patiently and communicate effectively with senior leadership and customers.

Responsibilities

Plan aircraft maintenance.
Supervise and manage projects and technicians.
Manage multiple projects and crews of approximately eight to twelve mechanics or technicians and inspectors.
Communicate with senior leadership and customers.
Inspect work performed.
Perform complex troubleshooting of aircraft systems.
Perform complex engine and flight-control rigging.
Perform engine run and taxi operations.
Mentor junior and senior technicians.
Prepare, plan, and execute large inspections and projects.
Understand flat rates and execute work accordingly.
Maintain detailed records of work conducted, inspections performed, conditions found, and safety compliance.
Follow company policies and procedures, follow lawful directions and instructions, work effectively as part of a team, and ask questions to clarify instructions.