A&P Technician

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Fort Lauderdale, FL
Junior
Aerospace
The Role
The A&P Technician performs routine inspections and maintenance on aircraft systems, diagnosing and executing repairs or replacements as necessary, while ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and completing all required documentation. They work with various mechanical systems and troubleshoot issues, providing support to senior technicians and maintaining airworthiness standards.
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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Performs routine inspections or special maintenance to prevent failures of aircraft mechanical systems and components; performs complete operations checks on hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, plumbing, precision assemblies, rigging and controls, etc.
  • Determines when a component should be repaired or replaced; decides upon necessary repair scheme, quantity and type of parts needed to accomplish proper repair; secures necessary parts from Stores or departmental supplies.
  • Repairs, reworks, and modifies worn or defective assemblies, making alterations or changes to units when necessary.
  • Follows approved maintenance procedures for subject component or system, consulting internal procedures that have been FAA approved, original equipment manufacturer's (OEM's) technical data, and work package instructions.
  • Consults the Maintenance Lead if technical assistance is needed during the repair process.
  • Inspects completed work before sign off to identify any needed rework; performs rework; ensures that repaired components meet prescribed standards and tolerances.
  • Performs serviceability tests on repaired components/systems using test equipment specified by the original equipment manufacturer.
  • Completes work package documentation by signing/stamping after finishing all designated operations.
  • Submits completed/in-progress work to Maintenance Lead for review; submits to Quality Assurance for final/in-progress inspection and re-certification of airworthiness.
  • Provides supervisor with performance statistics and other operational data, as requested.
  • Properly accounts for time and materials used in all inspection and maintenance activities.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education:  

  • High School/ GED
  • A&P 

Experience:

Required:. A & P License; minimum 2 to 5 years’ experience with small aircraft/ general aviation trained in one aircraft type; proficient and demonstrated skill with the aircraft.

    • Several years or actual and recent depot level aircraft maintenance and repair experience is required, (repair of mechanical systems, components, hydraulics, pneumatics, plumbing, rigging etc.); proficiency with interpretation of original equipment manufacturer’s technical data or work package instructions; experience using power or pneumatic hand tools. 

    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

    • Assignments require Standard Knowledge of a Technical Area.
    • Rapid learning and application of new information and concepts within the Technical Area begins to take place at this level.
    • Performs moderately complex Technical Assignments.
    • Assists Advanced Level Technicians on more complex technical assignments.
    • Knowledge of machines and tools, including their uses, repairs and maintenance.
    • Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service.
    • Skilled with repairing, troubleshooting, installing and equipment maintenance.
    • Knowledge of FAA requirements for aircraft maintenance procedures
    • Ability to interpret and comprehend manufacturer and FAA approved work package instructions; ability to inspect and install parts/components. 

    Working Conditions / Environment/ Special Requirements

    • Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.
    • As required by the position, must have the ability to wear a respirator as per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 "Respirator Protection" regulations with no restrictions that would prevent the proper use and/or seal of the respirator.
    • Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts if required
    • Employees will be subject to the random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations

    GENERAL COMMITMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

    • Commitment to company values and complies with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures.
    • Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities. 
    • Strive for continuous improvement to processes and procedures.
    • Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information.
    • Satisfies work schedule requirements.
    • The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee. Performs other duties as assigned.

    Top Skills

    A&P
    The Company
    HQ: Nashville, TN
    18,108 Employees
    On-site Workplace
    Year Founded: 1969

    What We Do

    A global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, Embraer has businesses in Commercial and Executive Aviation, Defense & Security, and Agricultural Aviation. The company designs, develops, manufactures and markets aircraft and systems, providing Services and Support to customer after-sales.

    Since it was founded in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 8,000 aircraft. On average, about every 10 seconds an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off somewhere in the world, transporting over 145 million passengers a year.

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