Aerospace Technician

Job Description:

• Technician will be assigned primarily to maintain the G-IV although work on other aircraft types will be assigned as necessary.
• Assist in planning, performing and tracking the progress of maintenance on assigned aircraft.
• Responsible for the completion of all maintenance performed on primary assigned aircraft.
• Performs major scheduled inspections, minor scheduled inspections and on-condition inspections.
• Performs major and minor aircraft modifications, alterations and repairs.
• Services the aircraft with fuel, oil, hydraulic fluid, grease, oxygen and nitrogen as required by the airframe and powerplant manufacturer maintenance manuals.
• Periodically assists with the weighing of the aircraft and computes and records weight and balance as necessary to ensure the proper loading of aircraft.
• Assist with the tracking of parts back to the original manufacturer.
• Executes preventative maintenance procedures on aircraft using applicable maintenance manuals, regulations, and directives.
• Troubleshoots and analyzes aircraft, powerplant, accessory and installed equipment problems that may involve mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, and/or avionics components.
• Ensure all necessary paper documents, forms and logs are correctly completed as well as electronic logbook entries prior to, and after maintenance is performed.
• Is required to perform maintenance and inspections while aircraft are deployed on assigned missions.

Required Skills:

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant license with 3 years' experience in Gulfstream IV maintenance.
• Must be able to competently access, and use e-mail, time keeping program, Computerized Maintenance Programs, federal and private sector parts listings, and to access, understand, input and retrieve information from digital maintenance manuals, publications, logbooks and databases.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license.
• COVID vaccination required.
• Ability to travel for extended periods of time.

Desired Skills:

• Five years general experience as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician.
• Experience with DOC/NOAA procurement procedures and policies and NOAA Aircraft Maintenance Policy and Procedures.
• Experience with FAA Airworthiness Directive system and manufacturer's Service Bulletin system and their compliance procedures.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to travel for extended periods of time?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Aircraft maintenance: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Airframe & Powerplant License (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location