Aviation Maintenance Technician

INFINITY AIR INC • Kent, WA

2d • $25 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Allflight Corporation is seeking an experienced Aviation Maintenance Technician to work at its FAA-approved Repair Station. The technician disassembles, tests, repairs, cleans, and services aircraft components, equipment, and assemblies—including flight control surfaces, thrust reversers, engine cowls, composites, and mechanical components—in accordance with customer, FAA, and EASA requirements and approved data. The role includes performing maintenance, preventive maintenance, repairs, alterations, composite lay-up, and composite parts fabrication and structural assembly for both repair and fabrication.

The technician documents work and nonconforming materials, parts, and assemblies; ensures repairs follow applicable procedures and document revisions; and works to maintain safety, appropriate equipment and materials, and a clean work area. Work is assigned by Lead Mechanics or higher management, and the technician may also be asked to maintain or repair company property. The position is full-time at Allflight Headquarters in Kent, Washington.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting generally acquired through commercial aviation, military experience, or technical school education combined with one or two years of related industry experience.
• Technical knowledge and skills in aviation product repair or manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals and specifications.
• Ability to work alone with minimal supervision.
• Ability to use basic hand tools and precision measurement equipment such as micrometers and calipers.
• Manual dexterity to grasp and work with tool parts and equipment.
• Ability to climb and work from a ladder or platform and to sit, stand, bend, or twist for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Strong technical background and confidence in technical abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to cooperate with diverse teams.

Nice To Haves

• Valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate; applicants who are certified are asked to include their certificate number on their resume.
• A minimum of five years of aircraft maintenance experience and repair station background.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, test, repair, clean, and service aircraft components, equipment, and assemblies in accordance with customer, FAA, and EASA requirements and approved data.
• Perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, repairs, and alterations to approved technical data.
• Perform composite lay-up, repairs, alterations, parts fabrication, and structural assembly for repair and fabrication.
• Sign for work accomplished, including troubleshooting and maintenance items, and properly record maintenance and repair tasks on company documents.
• Initiate and document nonconforming materials, hardware, parts, assemblies, or portions thereof according to specifications, processes, and procedures.
• Properly tag repairable components.
• Ensure repair work follows procedures and the correct document revision.
• Perform tasks assigned by Lead Mechanics or higher management.
• Comply with company rules, regulations, procedures, manuals, and policies.
• Monitor safety, avoid excessive labor duplication, and ensure appropriate equipment, acceptable parts or components, and approved hardware or supplies are used.
• Keep the work area clean and, as needed, maintain or repair company property.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships and collaborate with other employees.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Five days of vacation after one year of service
• Six sick days
• Seven paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 3% of pay after one year of service

What This Job Offers

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