Technician, Airframe and Powerplant III

Signature AviationCharlottesville, VA

About The Position

The Airframe and Powerplant Technician III generally inspects, repairs, overhauls, upgrades and cleans aircraft. A&P’s also provide for the general and routine maintenance and do so in accordance with all Federal Aviation Administration regulations, all aircraft manufacturer's recommendation and all company policies and procedures. Additionally A&P mechanics are required to maintain detailed records concerning all work conducted, inspections performed, conditions found, and safety compliance. Additionally, Technician III’s are more qualified to perform engine run and taxi on multiple aircraft as well perform engine rigging, flight control rigging, be able to communicate with customers, estimate tasks, understand wiring and structures, and perform troubleshooting of aircraft systems. The senior mechanics also obtain the ability to mentor junior mechanics as well provide supervision while managing multiple projects. At the Technician III level, the technician begins to transition into a supervisor over mechanic. Managing multiple projects as well crews of technicians and inspectors, all while effectively communicating with customers and senior leadership.

Requirements

  • Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification
  • Ability to understand wiring and structures
  • Troubleshooting skills for aircraft systems

Nice To Haves

  • Customer communication skills
  • Task estimation skills
  • Mentoring junior mechanics
  • Supervision skills
  • Project management skills

Responsibilities

  • Inspects, repairs, overhauls, upgrades and cleans aircraft.
  • Provide general and routine maintenance in accordance with all Federal Aviation Administration regulations, all aircraft manufacturer's recommendations and all company policies and procedures.
  • Maintain detailed records concerning all work conducted, inspections performed, conditions found, and safety compliance.
  • Perform engine run and taxi on multiple aircraft.
  • Perform engine rigging and flight control rigging.
  • Communicate with customers.
  • Estimate tasks.
  • Understand wiring and structures.
  • Perform troubleshooting of aircraft systems.
  • Mentor junior mechanics.
  • Provide supervision while managing multiple projects.
  • Manage multiple projects and crews of technicians and inspectors.
  • Effectively communicate with customers and senior leadership.
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