Aircraft Bench Technician

Job description

Overview of the Position

Execute aircraft and aviation maintenance of components within timelines established by customer, FAA and ATC quality standards. Aircraft components to include pneumatic valves, electromechanical actuators, and electrical components.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Test and repair aircraft components in accordance with company provided data (manuals, drawings, procedures, etc.) and company provided training. Assemble and disassemble various components of aircraft during repairs and maintenance. Adjust, align and calibrate components using hand tools, gauges, etc. Ensure compliance with FAA and company standards. Resolve complex technical problems and troubleshoot unusual repairs. Perform compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Automotive, HVAC and/or Electrical knowledge

• Ability and desire to learn the Aerospace Industry
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Must work well in team environment with multiple priorities
• Proficient in the use of hand tools Base salary range: $20 to $40 hourly, plus bonus potential, comprehensive health/dental/vision/Life and disability insurance, 401(k) match up to 6%, and Vacation & Sick days.

Qualifications

Education / Experience Requirements

Must have H.S.

Diploma or GED Other Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical 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 write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; and lift up to 25 pounds. Is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Is frequently required to talk or listen. Works in moderate noise levels.

Travel less than 1%. No vision requirements.

Safety-Sensitive Position Requirement

This position is classified as a safety-sensitive role and is subject to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing regulations (14 CFR Part 120 and 49 CFR Part 40). Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment DOT urine drug test. Furthermore, the employee will be subject to ongoing, unannounced random drug and alcohol testing, post-accident testing, and reasonable suspicion testing.

Refusal to submit to a test or a verified positive result will result in immediate removal from safety-sensitive duties.