Aviation Technician

Carter Machinery Careers•Mechanicsville, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Carter Machinery Company, the authorized Caterpillar dealer serving Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and Washington D.C. is hiring an Aviation Technician in Richmond, Virginia. The Aviation Technician is responsible for the daily maintenance and repair of various aircraft, including the Gulfstream G600, Challenger 350, and Citation Encore. Seeking candidates with FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certification required; FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) Certification required; A minimum of five years’ experience repairing aircraft engines, including a minimum of three years’ experience in a Part 91 or Part 135 environment; Experience with large cabin corporate aircraft, Gulfstream strongly preferred; Demonstrated knowledge of planning and implementing maintenance programs and control systems; Extensive experience troubleshooting and diagnosing expert-level mechanical repairs; High school diploma or GED with computer-based aircraft recordkeeping.

Requirements

FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certification required
FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) Certification required
A minimum of five years’ experience repairing aircraft engines, including a minimum of three years’ experience in a Part 91 or Part 135 environment
Demonstrated knowledge of planning and implementing maintenance programs and control systems
Extensive experience troubleshooting and diagnosing expert-level mechanical repairs
High school diploma or GED with computer-based aircraft recordkeeping
Must have thorough knowledge of aircraft engines to troubleshoot and analyze unique and high-level problems/issues quickly and improvise using logic and critical thinking skills to make needed repairs
Familiarity with FAA LOAs and MEL creation/management
Must have excellent mechanical aptitude
Must be able to work independently and part of a team
Must be able to interact with customers on a professional level
Must be a strong communicator with excellent oral and written communication skills
Must be self-directed and well organized and with the ability to prioritize workload while providing excellent customer service
Must have ability to repair Caterpillar and competitive components and machines
Demonstrate ability to learn and apply new knowledge
Must be 21 years of age
Must have an excellent driving record
Proficient use of technical software, databases and manuals
Must be able to function well in a fast-paced and at times stressful environment
Must be able to work any shift and overtime as needed to meet business demands
Promote positive customer experience
Uphold the Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way
Regularly being required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear
Frequently required to sit
Regularly lift and/or more up to 70 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus