A&P Mechanic - HQ#21-00028 - HQ Aero Management Inc.

• The A&P Mechanic - Fixed Wing reports to the Director of Maintenance and is responsible for the installation, repair, modification and routine maintenance on aircraft as required; operates in compliance with company safety practices and performs other duties as assigned.  
• Working on King Air and general aviation aircraft.

• Current A&P License with one to three years of prior experience as an aviation fixed wing mechanic required.
• Fixed Wing experience on Beechcraft, Cessna, Piper, Caravan or turboprop an asset.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Knowledge of design techniques, principles, tools and instruments involved in the production and use of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Standard Aviation Tool Kit required.
• Criminal Background Check & Compliant to FAA Drug and Alcohol screening checks are mandatory.

• Full-time, Contract.
• Shift Work from 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, 2nd shift if needed, which would be 3pm – 11:30pm (must be willing to work either shift).

• Inspect, test, repair, maintain, and service aircraft.
• Read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals and specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
• Modify aircraft structures, space vehicles, systems, or components, following drawings, engineering orders and technical publications.
• Examine and inspect engine or other components for cracks, breaks, or leaks.
• Disassemble and inspect parts for wear, warping, or other defects.
• Assemble and install electrical, plumbing, mechanical, hydraulic, and structural components and accessories, using hand tools and power tools.
• Adjust, align, and calibrate aircraft systems, using hand tools, gauges, and test equipment.
• Test engine and system operations, using testing equipment, and listens to engine sounds to detect and diagnose malfunctions.
• Service and maintain aircraft systems by performing tasks, such as flushing crankcase, cleaning screens, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.
• Perform maintenance IAW FAA approved technical data.
• Research FAA technical data to locate applicable data relevant to assigned tasks.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• To perform this job successfully an individual should have the ability to interact with and enter data into spreadsheet software.
• Ability to work effectively and contribute in a team environment and self-direct work.
• Physical Demands: Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Frequently required to sit; walk, talk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl or hear. Occasionally required to stand and stoop or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment: Frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions, outdoor weather conditions such as extreme cold and heat, work near moving mechanical parts and vibration and work in high, precarious places. Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and work with explosives. The noise level in the work environment falls within acceptable limits of OSHA guidelines.

• This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected by the incumbent.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent.  The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

About HQ Aero Management Inc.Over Two decades of service to the Aviation Industry.Management that knows Aviation. Staff that care about details.We recruit for Aviation, and we do it really well.If you have an opening, temporary or full time, call HQ Aero.Join Our World-Class TeamHQ Aero specializes in hiring all categories of aviation personnel to provide manpower support to service centers, repair stations, aircraft manufacturers, etc. Due to the constant manpower needs in the aviation industry, HQ Aero is able to offer opportunities to work on a variety of aircraft across the United States and the world. Our knowledgeable and dedicated staff are always looking for qualified personnel to meet all of our client’s aviation employment needs. HQ Aero is continually updating and posting new aviation jobs on a daily basis. We offer employment opportunities to match a wide variety of skill sets and qualifications.This means no matter where you are in your career or what your aviation specialty, we have the right job opportunity for you!Our mandate is simple… Supply the best possible personnel to the aviation community, with the most reasonable cost base.Our goal is always quality not quantity. Over 20 years later we have been fortunate to build a customer base that agrees with our principles.HQ Aero provides guaranteed HASSLE FREE weekly payroll, along with direct deposit on first pay, per diem for eligible applicants, and payroll advances. Additional benefits offered to HQ Aero Technicians: Travel pay and longevity bonuses offered on majority of our contract assignments. Referral bonus is also offered to all of our technicians.If you are looking for a job in the aviation industry, you have come to the right place! HQ Aero is always recruiting highly skilled, motivated and dedicated aviation personnel to support our customer’s manpower needs. By choosing to partner with HQ Aero, you will work with one of our knowledgeable aviation recruiters, and will gain access to aviation jobs offered by the top companies in the aviation industry. HQ Aero’s proven staffing approach has allowed us to successfully place many aviation professionals, just like you, in jobs across the globe. We take great pride in our ability to provide our clients with outstanding aviation talent to support their everyday business needs. Our aviation employment openings are updated on a daily basis.