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Butler America Aerospace L.L.C.
Mechanical Repair Technician
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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.
$77,122 / year median in Kentucky
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Mechanical Repair Technician Butler America Aerospace L.L.C. $25-30 ph (W2) sick time, 401(k) United States, Kentucky, Louisville Jul 20, 2026
Mechanical Repair Technician Location:
Louisville, KY Job ID:
#72882Pay Range:
$25-30 ph (W2)Duration:
3 - 6 mos Job Description- Conducts receiving inspection of in-coming assemblies/components in accordance with established procedures and technical data.
- Performs disassembly, wash, blast, paint, build-up, pressure test, receiving inspection and final inspection and assembly of aircraft components according to customer's specifications, airworthiness directives, applicable manufacturers' CMM guidelines and operating procedures.
- Manual handling and maneuvering (rolling, lifting) of large aircraft wheels and brakes.
- Maintains proper segregation and identification of components in progress.
- Maintains current knowledge of and complies with customer/Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)/Joint Aviation Administration (JAA) technical data as applicable to the work assigned.
- Performs painting functions including mixing of primer/paint as well as the application of primer/paint.
- Performs general shop and equipment maintenance; practices the principles of the Five S's by creating and maintaining a neat, orderly work area.
- Identifies ways to remove non-value-added steps from all processes and strives to produce products in the least-waste-way.
- Consistently demonstrates a commitment to continuous process improvement and practices.
- Performs other duties or responsibilities as assigned.
- This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with FAA Guidelines.
- Works in a repair and overhaul shop environment.
- Requires continuous standing and walking.
- The employee will be exposed to hazardous waste and will comply with all Regulatory, State, Local and Corporate requirements for handling hazardous waste.