A&P Aircraft Mechanic - Houston, TX

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A&P Aircraft Mechanic - Houston, TX

Houston, Montgomery County, Texas 4 hoursago - Be the first to apply This position works as an A&P mechanic team member performing inspections, repairs and preventative maintenance on piston aircraft.

The successful A&P aviation mechanic candidate will possess the appropriate personality to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a constant focus on safety and quality.

Technicians will also possess the ability to dynamically move through a computerized logbook management system, adhere to the maintenance and manufacturer manuals, and make safety-focused decisions on a day-to-day basis.

We need an A&P mechanic that can fit in quickly, have a positive attitude, and have General Aviation experience working on piston powered aircraft;

preferably Cessna and Piper.

Responsibilities

• Perform efficient troubleshooting, aircraft maintenance, and repair in accordance with applicable regulations, manufacturers instructions, and company policies
• Ensure consistent, accurate aircraft maintenance records by properly documenting & completing required forms, computer entries, and logbook entries
• Follow all policies and procedures
• Keep a clean and orderly work environment
• Perform job duties in a safe manner
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
• 2 or more years of piston-powered aircraft maintenance experience
• Knowledge and understanding of Federal Aviation Regulations and manufacturer manuals
• Possess adequate tools

Desired Qualifications

• FAA Inspection Authorization
• Private pilots license
• Avionics troubleshooting experience (Garmin integrated avionics)

Physical Demands

• Squat / kneel for extended periods
• Make fast, repeated movements of fingers, hands, and wrists
• Stand for extended periods
• Lift / carry more than 50 pounds of various items
• Maneuver body to enter confined spaces
• Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out
• Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired
• Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place
• Be physically active for long periods without getting tired or out of breath
• Keep or regain the body's balance or stay upright when in an unstable position
• Climb to enter and exit aircraft using aircraft step / handles
• Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls
• Climb and stand on ladders
• Walk
• Read
• Push / Pull
• Speak
• Bend / Stoop
• Hear
• Write
• Background check and drug screening

Benefits

Benefits Offered

• Pay commensurate with experience
• $15,000 Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Medical coverage (Employer pays 60% of total premiums)
• Dental / Vision / Life Insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Enrollment (100% Vested with no employer contributions)
• 8 Paid Holidays (New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)
• 13 Paid Time Off Days per Year (PTO is earned on an accrual-based system, you accumulate a little over 1 day of PTO for each month you work.

Accrued PTO may be requested upon successful completion of 90 days of employment.)

• 5 additional Paid Time Off Days per Year after 5 years of service (18 days total)
• 5 more Paid Time Off Days per Year after 10 years of service (23 days total)
30+ days ago