Powerplant Mechanic

Jet Midwest • Kansas City, MO

7h

About The Position

Reporting directly to the Powerplant Manager, the Powerplant Mechanic is directly responsible for troubleshooting, repair, disassembly, and service of aircraft, components, and engine systems. This position will perform maintenance, disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, re-assembly, and adjustments of various aircraft systems and structures in compliance with technical specifications, engineering instructions and FAA regulations with a focus on safety and quality.

Requirements

• Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License is required for consideration
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Internal Borescope Inspection Qualification
• 5+ years hands-on airframe and power plant experience
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience reading and interpreting aircraft maintenance manuals, IPC, SRM, etc.
• Thorough working knowledge of ATA Chapters and codes
• Ability to perform well on a team
• Basic Math and Measurement Skills
• Ability to read and write the English language
• Run and Taxi certification

Nice To Haves

• Current Gen Fam’s for a variety of aircraft powerplant systems in one or more of our core platforms (PW4000, CFM56, and similar) are preferred
• Familiarity with safe use of motorized lift equipment, forklifts, and pallet jacks preferred but not required
• 747, 757, 767, and/or 777 Experience and/or Gen Fam highly preferred
• Maintenance planning experience, preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain all aircraft, components, and systems as assigned in compliance with specifications and FAA regulations
• Inspect and certify Engine maintenance per regulations
• Troubleshoot system and component malfunctions and perform necessary maintenance work or re-work using various tools and diagnostic devices
• Remove and replace defective components
• Perform full video Borescope/Boreblend and Engine Preservation tasks
• APU run & check
• Disassemble aircraft and components (teardown)
• Perform preflight/postflight turnaround inspections and servicing as assigned
• Perform maintenance on Ground Service Equipment, as needed
• Maintain all pertinent documentation/maintenance records – logbooks, 8130’s, and historical data as required
• Clean and maintain exterior and interior of aircraft
• Perform other tasks as assigned
• Interpret technical drawings to assemble and disassemble engines

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees