Airframe Technician - Battle Creek, MI

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network • Battle Creek, MI

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Airframe Technician, with limited supervision, assists with testing, adjusting and repairing, and other general tasks related to the maintenance and repair of airframe systems and components on all models of Learjet business jets. Performs maintenance in a safe and clean work environment according to manufacturer's specifications, Duncan Aviation approved procedures and customer specifications. In addition, prepares and completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Airframe Certificate required
• valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
• Man Lift qualified
• tool inventory per department tool list required
• Regularly scheduled attendance required
• Routinely lifts up to 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 100 lbs.
• reads small print
• hears sounds associated with mechanical deficiencies
• repetitive motion
• works with moving parts and vibration
• tolerates products, materials and fumes associated with aircraft maintenance
• tolerates working in confined spaces and heights above four feet
• tolerates walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing and sitting
• Tolerates working in extreme temperatures and in noisy environments.
• Must be available for all shifts.
• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• FAA Airframe Maintenance Certificate required.

Nice To Haves

• Powerplant Certificate preferred
• Entry level to two years Aircraft/Business Jet maintenance experience preferred (for Airframe Technician I)
• Two years relevant Aircraft/Business Jet maintenance experience required (for Airframe Technician II)
• More than four years relevant Aircraft/Business Jet maintenance experience required (for Airframe Technician III)
• More than five years relevant Aircraft/Business Jet maintenance experience on multiple models, with experience overseeing large Learjet inspections or managing large repair projects (for Airframe Lead/Master Technician)

Responsibilities

• With proper training and limited supervision can perform high quality inspections, servicing, and maintenance on a variety of airframes.
• Can properly use hand tools in a timely, clean, safe and professional manner with no rework.
• Can accurately order general aircraft parts as needed.
• With proper training and limited supervision, performs minor troubleshooting, function testing, and repair of aircraft systems and components.
• Prepares various documents for record keeping purposes, as required by Company policy and FAA regulations (i.e. turnovers, removal sheets, personal training log, etc.).
• Demonstrates proficiency of the Duncan Aviation work order system by completing accurate and timely discrepancies and corrective action statements, Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives (AD) Compliance statements, final inspection and closing of squawks and work orders.
• Consistently locates and uses appropriate technical data and follows verbal instructions when accomplishing assigned maintenance tasks.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance is available for those that qualify.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation/Holiday
• Health Savings Account (employer and employee contributions)
• 401(k) program where you can begin contributions within your first 45 days, 50% match on first 6% contributed
• Duncan Aviation’s Tool Account Program, to acquire & grow your Tool Inventory all while making interest free payments
• In-House Training opportunities
• Tuition Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED