PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Aircraft Mechanic with parts painting skills in Mobile, AL. Job ID#210722
Job Description:
Disassemble, clean, inspect, reassemble, repair, and test aircraft components in accordance to appropriate Component Maintenance Manuals, work instructions and the FAA. This position is "safety sensitive"; therefore all FAA required compliance will be followed.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Perform all maintenance in accordance with FAA approved data and to the standards of good workmanship as required by Airbus Defense & Space.
• Keep safety of flight in the forefront at all times in the production of an airworthy product.
• Ensure assigned work area is kept clean and free of hazards to both personnel and the components.
• Follow all necessary safety precautions; hearing and eye protection, use of chemicals, engine and propeller hazards, fall protection, etc.
• Accurately and legibly record all information required on internal company forms and aircraft maintenance documents in conformance to company, customer and FAA requirements.
• Ensure appropriate use of the correct tools for the application and that tooling is serviceable and calibrated when necessary.
• Locate, understand and implement the appropriate technical data used while performing maintenance.
• Knowledgeable of painting for aircraft parts i.e. the preparation, painting application, paint safety, etc.
• Perform duties that may be assigned by the Component Shop and MRO Leads.
• Ensure assigned work area is kept clean and free of hazards to both personnel and the aircraft.
• Follow all necessary safety precautions; hearing and eye protection, use of chemicals, engine and propeller hazards, fall protection, etc.
• As a "safety sensitive" position, this position requires that the employee be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner as an essential job function.
• Comply with OSHA Safety Regulations.
• Participate in on-the-job training as required.
• Observe safety procedures and personnel policies.
• Regular attendance required as outlined in company policy.
Additional Responsibilities:
Education:
• High School Diploma.
• Training in Airframe and Power Plant or an A&P license is preferred.
Experience:
• 3-5 Years prior experience in aviation maintenance.
• Certified by FAA with a current Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic license is a plus, but not required.
• Familiar with turbo prop aircraft preferred.
• Parts painting experience is required.
• Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages):
• English language is required.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
Travel Required:
• 10% Potential Domestic and International travel.
Eligibility:
• Authorized to Work in the US.
Physical Requirements:
• Sitting, Standing, Squatting/Kneeling, Walking, Speaking, Hearing, Vision, Manual Dexterity, ability to work in somewhat confined spaces.
Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.