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Florida Institute of Technology
Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic
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What they do
An Aircraft or A & P Mechanic maintains and repairs different types of aircraft such as planes, jets or helicopters. Provides scheduled maintenance and inspections. May specialize in working on the frame, engine, electrical systems or other parts of an aircraft, or specialize in certain types of aircraft.
$72,000 / year median in Florida
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. This position reports to the Shift Supervisor and is responsible for the maintenance and preventive maintenance of the fleet and customer aircraft, components, and equipment, and will be responsible for approving the return to service of fleet and customer aircraft.
Responsibilities Include:
- Demonstrate the maturity, judgment, and analytical ability to perform all aspects of aircraft maintenance and preventive maintenance on fleet and customer aircraft
- Taxi and run up the aircraft
- Perform 50/100-hour inspections at required intervals on all fleet and customer aircraft
- Determine airworthiness of aircraft and components, IAW established procedures and Federal Aviation Regulations
- May be required to work nights, weekends, or go on A.O.G. trips
- Assure the completeness of all assigned work documents and records, and assist in the cleanup of the maintenance work area
- Coordinate all activities and complete all work required/assigned by D.
Shift Supervisor Requirements Include:
Education/Special Training/Experience/Requirements:
- High School graduate or equivalent, or any combination of education and experience that enables one to perform the job functions
- Must hold a valid Airframe and Powerplant mechanics license
- Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations as they relate to aircraft maintenance
- Ability to read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals and specifications to determine feasibility and methods of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components
- Must possess all tools
Desired Experience:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Proven results-oriented and self-motivated work style
Physical and Ergonomic Information and Requirements:
- Must be able to use ladders, work stands, jacks, etc., and be able to work on all areas of the aircraft that may require access during performance of duties.
- Must be able to lift, carry, or move aircraft components weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Physical requirements include stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, fingering, and feeling
- Work is performed in the hangar, flight line, or at remote locations under various weather conditions with elevated noise levels Equal Opportunity Florida Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics in its activities and programs.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance