Aviation Maintenance Technician - I

Whippany Actuation Systems•Whippany, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Whippany Actuation Systems is a leading certified repair and overhaul provider with an immediate opportunity for an Aviation Maintenance Technician to join our team of talented professionals. In this role you will troubleshoot, maintain and repair military and civil aircraft components, ensuring we meet our customers’ stringent requirements. You will also complete return to service documents. Whippany Actuation Systems is a dynamic aerospace company that designs and manufactures electromechanical actuators and control electronics for commercial and military applications. We believe that our success over the last 75 years can be credited to the hard-work and dedication of our team. To support our employees, we offer a variety of benefit options so they can choose the coverage based on what is important to their unique lifestyle. These include medical, dental, vision, ID protection, legal insurance, pet insurance, and a robust employee assistance program. In addition, we provide benefits to assist you in planning for your future and providing for your family, including 401K with immediate company match, life insurance, AD&D coverage, and short- and long-term disability benefits.

Requirements

FAA Airframe & Powerplant License
Repairman's Certification
Repairman's Certification requires 18 months in-house experience and knowledge of 5 LRUs & FAA approval
Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
Eligibility for any required U.S. Government authorizations to conform with U.S. export control regulations
This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. Whippany Actuation Systems will require proof of status before employment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of basic electrical theory and circuit schematics
Knowledge of basic Mechanical mechanisms
Knowledge of FAA repair station operations and practice
Proficiency in testing, troubleshooting, disassembly and reassembly of electro-mechanical equipment
Ability to read and comprehend technical documentation including blueprints, manuals, technical specifications
Familiarity with tools and equipment used in repair of electro-mechanical actuators
Basic computer literacy including proficiency with email (Outlook)

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance, including preventative maintenance or alterations in accordance with FAA part 43
Troubleshoot, test, and repair electro-mechanical actuation systems
Test articles and components in accordance with applicable data
Initiate requisitions for stock and materials
Maintain stock storage, control, segregation and identification of all items or articles
Accurately complete all required documentation involved in the repair and/or testing of articles returned for service
Work with Engineering and others to rectify complex customer technical issues