Airframe and Powerplant III - CHO

The Airframe and Powerplant Technician III generally inspects, repairs, overhauls, upgrades and cleans aircraft. A&P’s also provide for the general and routine maintenance and do so in accordance with all Federal Aviation Administration regulations, all aircraft manufacturer's recommendation and all company policies and procedures. Additionally A&P mechanics are required to maintain detailed records concerning all work conducted, inspections performed, conditions found, and safety compliance.

Additionally, Technician III’s are more qualified to perform engine run and taxi on multiple aircraft as well perform engine rigging, flight control rigging, be able to communicate with customers, estimate tasks, understand wiring and structures, and perform troubleshooting of aircraft systems. The senior mechanics also obtain the ability to mentor junior mechanics as well provide supervision while managing multiple projects. At the Technician III level, the technician begins to transition into a supervisor over mechanic. Managing multiple projects as well crews of technicians and inspectors, all while effectively communicating with customers and senior leadership.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintenance planning
• Supervise/manage projects and technicians
• Communicate with senior leadership and customers
• Inspect work performed
• Complex troubleshooting of aircraft systems 
• Complex engine and flight control rigging
• Engine run and taxi
• Must work well as part of a team, get along with others, follow lawful directions and instructions the first time, follow all company policies and procedures, and ask questions to clarify instructions.

Financial Responsibilities:

• Understand flat rates and execute accordingly

Supervisor Responsibilities:

• Yes. Eight to twelve Mechanics

Minimum Education and/or Experience:

• Master’s degree or equivalent and ten plus years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Airframe and powerplant license. Multiple airframe schools.

Language Skills:

• Ability to analyze and interpret industry journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information.

Additional knowledge and skills:

Must have the upmost morals and ethics. Performing aircraft maintenance is a highly demanding profession, requiring

constant focus and attention to detail. People’s lives and livelihoods depend on it.

Additionally for Tech 3 A&P’s, they are now the more of a supervisor than technicians and have the ability to manage multiple crews of 8-12 technicians as well prep, plan and execute large inspections/projects. Senior Technicians must have the ability and patience to mentor junior, senior technicians as well communicate effectively to both senior leadership as well customers.