Lead Flight Operations Mechanic (ONSITE)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Lead Flight Operations Mechanic who is under moderate supervision. The primary work scope is on the maintenance of turbine and piston powered aircrafts. This role is responsible for servicing, maintenance, inspections, and alterations on company and customer aircrafts. Troubleshoot and repair aircraft airframes and electrical systems. Determine aircraft airworthiness status and maintain required documentation and records for work performed. Performs ground handling services relative to maintenance and flights. Position will be located onsite at the Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Requirements

Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience
U.S. Person is required - Job requires access to ITAR or 600/500-series EAR information or hardware (directly or indirectly) and the company will not seek an export authorization for this role.
A&P License is required
Must have experience performing routine maintenance on aircrafts

Nice To Haves

Bombardier/Caravan/Cessna 182 aircraft experience
GE CF34 experience
Honeywell AS907 experience
Pratt & Whitney PT6 experience

Responsibilities

Determine aircraft airworthiness.
Accomplish line service duties for arrivals and departures.
Configure aircraft for experimental flight test and prototype evaluation flights.
Move and position company & customer aircraft using towing tug.
Prepare company and customer for departures including commissary needs.
Perform routine maintenance, servicing, and inspections on company & customer aircraft.
Troubleshoot aircraft maintenance and electrical issues & malfunctions.
Perform aircraft inspections, maintenance, repairs and alterations according to engineering design, inspection, and documentation.
Fabrication, inspection, testing and certification of FAA PMA structural and non-structural components, assemblies, control cables, wiring harnesses, etc.
Conduct inspections of fabricated aircraft parts, subassemblies, systems and components to determine airworthiness and conformity to engineering data.
Perform and certify weight and balance calculations.
Perform functions of Repair Station Inspector.
Maintain aircraft logs and FAA records for work performed.
Accomplish minor support equipment maintenance.
Function as Third Crew Member on maintenance test flights and international flights as schedule requires.
Service, load, and unload aircraft for company and customer transportation.
Authorized to return aircraft to service after maintenance.
Determine correct part numbers and requisition part(s) for aircraft maintenance, repairs, or alterations.
Track required maintenance status and manipulate data in computerized tracking system.
Disassemble and reassemble aircraft for STC (Supplemental Type Certificate) modifications, major alterations, and military equivalent modifications.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
And more!