Aircraft Mechanic Assistant maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots aircraft components to ensure safe and reliable performance. Conducts routine servicing to optimize the lifetime of aircraft airframe and engine components according to internal procedures, guidelines, and technical handbooks. Being an Aircraft Mechanic Assistant utilizes a variety of tools and equipment to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues and determine malfunctioning parts of aircraft engines and assemblies. Follows company protocols to maintain safety, cleanliness, and organization within the hangar or workshop. Additionally, Aircraft Mechanic Assistant recommends part changes or adjustments to ensure compliance with all federal aviation regulations, standards, and specifications. Maintains accurate records of services and procedures performed and documents and reports issues, concerns, and unusual wear or damage of parts. Requires a high school diploma. Requires FAA Airframe (A) and Powerplant (P) Mechanic License. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Aircraft Mechanic Assistant works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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PAY GRADE: 110 - $30,998 minimum salary
Purpose of Classification
Performs technical work in repair and/or vehicle/equipment maintenance function. Duties include maintaining existing structures and grounds. Positions in this class perform routine maintenance and identify needed corrective actions to resolve discrepancies; answer maintenance questions; and maintain repair documents and records.
(This duties of this position include performing maintenance and repair on heavy equipment with diesel engines.)
Essential Functions
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Performs tune-ups, oil changes, battery checks, tire and lubrication checks and other preventive maintenance on county automotive and mechanical equipment; transports vehicles/equipment needing repair and determines problem and necessary solution.
Performs needed repair work on county vehicles/equipment listed above using hoists, hand tools, gauges, drills, grinding wheels, testing devices, and such other tools and equipment as may be necessary; takes vehicles/equipment or parts needing repair to another shop in the event they cannot be repaired in-house.
Tests drives vehicles after repair to ensure that they are in proper working condition; may perform minor repair on stalled vehicles/equipment in the field; may perform some welding, braising, and soldering chores.
May operate various heavy equipment as needed and as time permits; may order and pick up supplies and parts if necessary, and perform such other duties as assigned.
Assists maintenance personnel with problems and ensures timely completion of work; works with power tools in a safe manner.
Maintains tools and machinery in good condition and uses all tools carefully and as instructed; may be expected to operate heavy equipment on occasion.
Additional Functions
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED; supplemented by three (3) years of experience performing technical and/or repair work as a mechanic or semi-skilled position; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. CDL License preferred.
ADA Compliance
Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert medium physical effort in medium work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of medium weight (20-50 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motion at a keyboard or work station.
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Exposure to damp/wet surfaces, duty conditions, fumes and odors, flammable liquids and high noise levels.
This is a Civil Service covered position. Testing requirements will follow section 2.32 of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations Handbook. Probationary period will follow section 2.35 of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations Handbook.
Benefits: Cameron County Offers Excellent Fringe Benefits, Including: Health and Life Insurance Protection, Sick and Annual Leave, Retirement System, and Paid Holidays. Cameron County has a mandatory direct deposit payroll program.
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