The Aircraft Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring aircraft are maintained in accordance with FARs, ADs and manufacturer guidelines.
Essential Duties
- Contribute towards a team effort through coordinating with multiple departments to ensure a safe, efficient and profitable operation
- Seek to serve Rainier’s customers with the highest quality of customer service
- Perform maintenance and repair on a variety of aircraft in compliance with manufacturers and FAA guidelines and regulations, Rainier policies and procedures, and return aircraft to service in airworthy condition
- Communicate with Maintenance Supervisor on job progress at regular intervals, including time and material estimates for jobs
- Prepare documentation, repair and maintenance records, and other required paperwork as per appropriate regulations and procedures
- Clean and maintain work areas in an organized and acceptable condition to provide safety and a professional image
- Develop and maintain a standard for work to be completed in a timely and efficient manner
- Communicate with customers as directed on technical issues
- Research parts needed for aircraft and complete parts request. Assure that parts are ordered in time to meet aircraft repair schedule
- Research service bulletins, service letters, and AD’s for estimates and assist in progress decisions
- Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions
- Comply with all safety rules including but not limited to wearing and using all appropriate safety equipment
- Complete work orders and provide to Maintenance Supervisor in timely manner
- Perform duties as assigned by Maintenance Supervisor
Minimum Qualifications
- Maintain current A&P or IA certificate
- Communicate with co-workers, management, customers and others in a courteous and professional manner
- Ability to work on ladders, bending, stooping and lifting equipment up to 75 pounds
Benefits:
- Competitive Pay - Rainier Flight pays $25-$40/hr, depending on experience and certification, plus graduated pay raises based on years of service.
- 401K – Rainier Flight provides a 4% matching 401k after 1 year of employment.
- Insurance – Rainier Flight Service pays for 50% of company offered Health, Dental, and Vision insurance. In addition, employee funded group term life insurance policies are offered as an optional / voluntary benefit.
- Computerized Scheduling and Records - The electronic record-keeping system is designed to facilitate the management of aircraft, students, flight instructors, and required maintenance records.
- Standards and Safety - Rainier Flight has a dedicated Safety Manager and SMS to ensure the highest standards are maintained.
- Networking Opportunities - Rainier Flight supports and participates in many industry events throughout the year. Employees are encouraged to participate and network with industry leaders to fulfill career goals.
- Discounted Training - Instruction, aircraft and training materials available at reduced rates or free for continuing education, proficiency and obtaining additional ratings.
We are now hiring an IA! To apply, send resume, certifications and cover letter to the Director of Maintenance.
