AIRCRAFT MECHANIC

Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology

West Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Affirmative Action, Aircraft Maintenance, Aviation Industry, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Skills, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Depth Perception, Environmental Communications, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), Flexible Spending Accounts, Follow Through, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Maintenance Services, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Physical Demands, Power Plant, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Regulations, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
West Chicago, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago

Summary

Inspects, repairs, maintains and services Flight School aircraft in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations.

Essential Functions

Troubleshoot, repair, inspect, modify and service aircraft systems and equipment, airframes and power plants in accordance with Specifications set forth by the manufacturer and the Service Manuals, Service Bulletins, FAA Regulations.

Perform scheduled inspections including 100 hour and annual inspections (if authorized)

Perform maintenance and repair associated with inspections

Perform major and minor repairs and alterations as part of line maintenance, heavy maintenance and structural repair

Maintain and repair equipment used in the department

Perform other incidental duties as may be assigned

Knowledge / Skills

Verifiable, hands-on experience of the actual time spent in the repair, maintenance, overhaul or manufacture of aircraft required

Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends, holidays, and days-off

Demonstrates good judgment and confidentiality

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a strong emphasis on customer service

Excellent time management, follow-through and organizational skills

Strong communication and ability to build relationships with all levels of management and pilots

Strategic and forward-thinker

Ability to handle multiple priorities with a high degree of accuracy

Intermediate to advanced computer skills in Word, Excel and Outlook

Strong knowledge of flight software (Talon)

Education and Work Experience

High School diploma or GED required

Associate degree preferred

3 years of experience working with general aviation aircraft or similar (Cessna 152, Cessna 172, Cessna 208, Piper Seminole, and Piper Arrow)

Certificates, License, Registrations

FAA Airframe and Powerplant License

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

  • Stand
  • Walk
  • Use hands to lift, handle, or feel
  • Talk and hear

The employee frequently is required to:

  • Reach with hands and arms
  • Sit
  • Climb or balance
  • Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling

The employee must lift and/or balance up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision and hearing abilities required by the job include:

  • Close/distance vision
  • Peripheral/depth perception
  • Hearing/communicating in noisy environments

AAP/EEO Statement

Spartan College provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In keeping with the above conviction, Spartan College is committed to assuring that:

  • All recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and other employment related programs are provided fairly to all persons on an equal opportunity basis without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law;

  • Employment decisions are based on the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action;

  • All personnel actions such as compensation, benefits, transfers, training, and participation in social and recreational programs are administered without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

  • 401(k) and Employer Match
  • Medical insurance
  • HSA/FSA
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement/Employee Scholarship

About the Company

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Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology