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Aviation Maintenance Technician 135
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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.
$70,198 / year median in Illinois
+9% projected growth
Job Description
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Description Overview:
- Job Summary
- $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS and a $5,000 ANNUAL
LOCATION STIPEND
- Rotor experience needed for this base as you will be working on an EC130.
- Olney
- , its key facts, and the nearby towns and cities in southeastern
- Illinois, United States
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- Facts About Olney, IL
Location & Role:
- Olney is a city in
- Richland County, Illinois
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- county seat
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- Nearby Towns & Cities Around Olney
- Here are several communities within roughly about
- 10-20 miles
- of Olney, ranging from small villages to nearby towns: Close (within ~10 miles)
- Calhoun, IL
- southeast (~6 miles)
- Claremont, IL
- east (~6 miles)
- Dundas, IL
- north (~7 miles)
- Noble, IL
- west (~8 miles)
- West Liberty, IL
- north (~9 miles)
- Parkersburg, IL
- south (~10 miles) Mid-Range (~10-20 miles)
- Sumner, IL
- east (~12 miles)
- Sainte Marie, IL
- north-northeast (~14 miles)
- Clay City, IL
- west (~15 miles) Larger Nearby Towns & Cities (within ~20-30+ miles) These are somewhat larger population centers or regional towns not immediately adjacent but within easy driving distance:
- Newton
- ~18 miles NE
- Lawrenceville
- ~22 miles E
- Louisville
- ~23 miles E
- Robinson
- ~27 miles NW
- Vincennes
- ~30 miles E across the state line in Indiana.
Responsibilities:
- Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:
- Performs inspections and repairs of aircraft and components in accordance with maintenance procedures, airworthiness directives, service bulletins, service letters, and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations
- Upon installation or removal of any component or assembly, the Mechanic shall verify by physical inspection or markings on the part that the part number and serial number match the associated documentation
- Ensures all aircraft maintenance documentation is executed in compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, company policies and procedures, and applicable maintenance manuals to include specific chapters
- Actively participates in the continuous improvement phase (level 4) of the company's Safety Management System (SMS) and is familiar with the SMS policies, processes, and procedures
- Maintains work area in a clean and professional manner Responsible for correcting compliance or safety issues when directed by the Director of Operations, Director of Maintenance, Chief Pilot, Regional Maintenance Director, Director of Safety, or Lead Mechanic
- Responsible for advising the Pilot in Command (PIC) of any maintenance issues that would take an aircraft out of service
- Responsible for validating or confirming the data in the Status Report concerning the aircraft he or she is working on including
- Request aviation parts and supplies in order to maintain an adequate and orderly inventory of all stock items to ensure prompt repairs for operational readiness
- Other Duties as assigned
- Additional Job Requirements
- Provide timely on call availability during nights, weekends, and holidays if necessary
- Regular scheduled attendance
- Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling: 25
- 50%
- Periodic travel in support of Part 135 operations and company objectives will be expected.
Qualifications:
- Qualifications
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
- Education & Experience
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 2 to 5 years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Factory airframe/power plant schools preferred
- FAR 135 operations preferred
- Skills
- Electrical troubleshooting and refined vibration-balancing
- Sheet metal and composite repair procedures
- Ability to read and understand various documents such as 337's, Service Bulletins, AD's, etc.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, constantly changing environment
- Ability to be a team player with a professional attitude
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including overtime and 24/7 on-call rotation
- Efficient in the use of electronic or paper based manuals and able to navigate through vendor data to find necessary information
- Ability to learn and utilize the Company's ERP system (Ramco)
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to apply creativity and problem solving skills in troubleshooting work
- Computer Skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- RAMCO experience preferred
- Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- FAA A&P License in good standing.