Aircraft Support Mechanics

STS Technical Services is hiring Aircraft Support Mechanics in Atlanta, Georgia.

This role supports aircraft component repair, receiving inspection, supplier coordination and MRO operations. The Aircraft Support Mechanic will work across maintenance, engineering, planning and supplier teams to help ensure repaired components meet applicable airworthiness, configuration and contractual requirements.

The ideal candidate holds a current FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification, has relevant aviation maintenance or component repair experience and is comfortable supporting technical, operational and supplier-facing activities.

Position Overview

The Aircraft Support Mechanic will develop component repair work scopes, coordinate repairs with OEMs and third-party suppliers, inspect repaired and overhauled components and support parts moving through external repair channels.

This position also supports repair orders, purchase order activity, supplier communication, continuous improvement initiatives and MRO insourcing efforts.

Responsibilities

• Develop work scopes for expendable components
• Develop work scopes for recoverable, rotable and key repairable components
• Coordinate component repairs with OEMs
• Coordinate repairs with third-party repair suppliers
• Collaborate with engineers, supervisors, Lead AMTs, AMTs, planners, CDMG, CCC personnel and repair vendors
• Ensure work scopes meet applicable compliance requirements
• Support airworthiness and configuration requirements
• Perform receiving inspections on repaired and overhauled components
• Determine component serviceability before returning parts to stock
• Coordinate components sent to external repair agencies
• Initiate repair orders
• Process non-stock items
• Resolve issues involving existing purchase orders
• Update purchase orders as required
• Communicate with repair suppliers
• Verify repair quotations and invoice details
• Perform general visual inspections of serviceable components
• Sign off on applicable work documents and records as authorized
• Support documentation involving FAA Form 8130-3 tags
• Comply with applicable drug-testing requirements for safety-sensitive work
• Support High Performance Work initiatives
• Participate in LEAN improvement activities
• Support Six Sigma initiatives
• Maintain 5S standards
• Support MRO insourcing efforts
• Assist with the development and execution of repair supplier contracts
• Identify cost-saving opportunities within sourcing and repair processes
• Monitor performance metrics
• Support Technical Operations goals and objectives
• Maintain high customer service standards
• Follow established safety and operational procedures

Qualifications

• Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification
• Must qualify at the AMT level or higher
• Minimum of one year of relevant experience in aircraft maintenance, component repair or a related aviation field
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to support compliance with customer and repair supplier contractual obligations
• Ability to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities
• Ability to monitor customer satisfaction and maintain service standards
• Strong commitment to safety and operational compliance

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautics
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration
• Equivalent relevant work experience

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with leading aerospace, manufacturing, defense and industrial organizations across the United States. We connect skilled professionals with career opportunities where their experience can make an immediate impact.

Apply Today

If you are an FAA-certified A&P professional with experience in aircraft maintenance, component repair or aviation support operations, apply today to join STS Technical Services as an Aircraft Support Mechanic in Atlanta, Georgia.

Equal Opportunity Employer

STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.

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