WACO Aircraft is the world's only manufacturer of 1930's era biplanes. Our planes are carefully and skillfully built by hand. Our Centennial business does everything from restoring vintage aircraft to providing new avionics and engines to current aircraft. We are currently seeking an experienced A&P Mechanic to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills and a passion for aircraft maintenance, while also having experience working with general aviation aircraft, including Textron (Cessna, Beechcraft), Cirrus, Piper, and other similar models.
Scope:
As an A & P Mechanic you will work with limited supervision, assists with testing, adjusting and repairing, and other general tasks related to the maintenance and repair of an airframe systems and components on a variety of airframes in a safe and clean work environment according to manufacturer's specifications, as required by regulations. In addition, this position prepares and completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner.
What you will do:
- Must be capable and have the experience level to perform effective troubleshooting of the most complicated aircraft squawks with limited supervision
- Performs inspections, servicing, and repairs of the most complicated nature on various aircraft systems and components on a variety of aircraft in a timely, clean, safe and professional manner with no rework and with a superior level of quality, craftsmanship, and efficiency. Repair, replace, trouble-shoot and diagnose.
- Expertly prepare and complete various documents for maintenance/modification record-keeping purposes, as required by FAA Airworthiness Regulations, company
- Policies, and Processes, FAA Approved Repair Station and Quality Control Manuals, including project turnovers, and personal training logs (OJT).
- Capable of making sound technical decisions as a technician and/or when functioning as Production Inspector. Efficiently and effectively troubleshoot and function test referencing manufacturer's technical documents across a variety of airframe, engine and component systems.
- Expertly prepare and complete various documents for maintenance/modification record-keeping purposes, as required by FAA Airworthiness Regulations, company
- Policies, and Processes, FAA Approved Repair Station and Quality Control Manuals, including project turnovers, and personal training logs (OJT).
- Demonstrate proficient use of the company's Work Order system by completing accurate and timely listing of discrepancies and completing accurate corrective action statements including completion of Service Bulletin and Airworthiness Directives (AD) compliance statements (ref. FAR §91.417).
- Willingly and effectively share knowledge and learned trusted techniques with lesser experienced technicians through the OJT program to foster their development, ensure accurate work, and support the department goals.
- Preventative maintenance, line maintenance, scheduled inspections, and accompanying maintenance up to and including ‘A-Checks’ and large component replacements in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation and company policies and procedures
- Install, inspect, test, replace, dismantle, alter fabricate, repair, and reassemble aircraft components and engines. A variety of tools and equipment are used, including precision measuring devices, pneumatic devices, electrical testing devices, general shop equipment, ground support equipment, and computers
- Follow aircraft maintenance instructions and perform all needed service to requirements.
- Perform all manner of maintenance on multiple types of Certificated Aircraft in accordance with company policy, manufacturer’s manuals and Federal Aviation Regulations.
- Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair airframe and powerplant components and systems
- Document work completed per company procedures and Federal Aviation Regulations
- Perform minor maintenance on ground support equipment as needed
- Maintain the highest level of quality and integrity
