Sr. Aircraft Mechanic

Calspan LLC•Niagara Falls, NY

18d•$40 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Elevate Your Career with Calspan’s Flight Operations Team. At Calspan, we’re at the forefront of innovation in aerospace, defense, and automotive technology. Our advanced testing services and breakthrough solutions help shape the future of flight. Join our Flight Operations Team, a premier full-service flight test organization based in a cutting-edge 80,000 sq. ft. hangar at Niagara Falls International Airport (KIAG). Our dedicated team of experimental test pilots, engineers, mechanics, and technicians transforms bold ideas into airborne reality using our fleet of jet-powered testbeds. We're currently seeking a Sr. Aircraft Mechanic to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will maintain, repair, and inspect aircraft systems and components, as well as aircraft ground support equipment, to ensure the continued airworthiness and operational readiness of assigned aircraft. You'll oversee aircraft maintenance activities, perform complex troubleshooting and inspections, and support flight operations in a fast-paced, high-tech environment. If you're passionate about aviation and want to contribute to innovative aerospace programs, we'd love to hear from you!

Requirements

7+ Years experiene as an aircraft mechanic
High school graduate or equivalent
Formal Aircraft Mechanic Technician training preferred
Possess Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) ratings
Must possess a valid driver license
Attend formal Aviation Maintenance Training for assigned aircraft
Highly skilled at estimating hours and materials for completing projects
Technically competent maintainer capable of leading a maintenance inspection
Extensive knowledge of aircraft accessories, components and other hardware
Thorough knowledge of all aircraft mechanical systems functions and interactions
Thorough knowledge of blueprints, work orders and task cards to determine type of configuration and special instructions prior to installation
Abilty to train lesser experienced mechanics on basic through complex maintenance tasks
Will be trained and licensed on all aviation ground support equipment as required
Thorough working knowledge of all current FAA Regulations
Use of precision tools, measuring devices, instruments, etc.
Wear appropriate PPE as designated in each work area
Must provide the required tools
Quality System and Safety Awareness
Maintain a clean, safe working environment throughout the work shift
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
Ability to travel minimum 10% of the year
All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the airworthiness of asigned aircraft.
Performs complex maintenance and repairs, conducts engine runs, and inspections.
Plans, manages, and controls the maintenance of assigned aircraft as the Team Lead for maintenance inspections.
Communicates delays to management and provides daily status updates to the Maintenace Operations Manager for assigned inspections.
Perform Pre-Flight/Post-Flight Inspections on Gulfstreams and Learjets and any other company owned aircraft in accordance with the checklist to ensure airworthiness.
Escalate identified discrepencies to management.
Perform aircraft towing and marshalling safely.
Service aircraft as needed.
May travel up to 10% of the year to provide off-site aircraft maintenance support as the designated Crew Chief.
Layout, fabricate, and install special modifications to the aircraft based on drawings and sketches.
Has a basic understanding to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot the Calspan Variable Stability System (VSS) and other complex in-flight research systems installed on the various aircraft.
Maintain close communication with Modification team and Maintenace management in order to ensure effective and timely job completion.
Adhere to company policy and procedure.
Has an extensive understanding of aircraft forms and records and accurately fills them out and checks the work of others for quality.
Observes current applicable FAA Regulations and AMMs while performing required maintenance.
Highly skilled at using the company's digital maintenance management tool (FlightDocs) to document maintenance.
Provides oversight and trains and evaluates lesser experienced mechanics on basic/routine and complex tasks in accordance with the company's Maintenance Training Program on all Job Responsibilities.