AVIATION MAINTENANCE A&P TECHNICIAN - FAA REPAIR STATION - Dominion Aviation Services Inc

Dominion Aviation is a world class aviation company and a leader in general aviation services providing Fixed Base Operator (FBO) service, tailored charter solutions, aircraft management, FAA approved aircraft maintenance, and an award-winning flight school. Seeking FAA Repair Station, A&P Level 1 Maintenance Technicians. Compensation commensurate with experience.

A&P Level 1 Maintenance Technicians are required to perform a range of duties and responsibilities that can differ from day to day depending on the jobs that they are assigned. This can include anything from routine maintenance work to specialized repairs. This description is for entry level technicians.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

The essential functions include, but not limited to the following:

• Inspect and examine aircraft components, including de-icing systems, hydraulic systems, and landing gear, for leaks, cracks, breaks or other issues.
• Read and utilize blueprints, maintenance manuals, ATA codes, illustrated parts catalogs, service bulletins and other maintenance documents to troubleshoot and complete work assignments.
• Perform routine maintenance operations, such as the replacement of power plant and aircraft components.
• Complete all tasks in the allotted time frame and to the quality standards of our company, our customers, and the FAA.
• Promote safety within the workplace by monitoring others and yourself to guarantee all tasks are performed within the safety manual guidelines and communicate with other mechanics and supervisors to coordinate repairs and keep apprised of safety concerns.
• Order supplies, equipment, materials and parts for repairs and general maintenance.
• Keep detailed records of the inspections performed, repairs finished, maintenance procedures and ordered parts.
• Cooperates with the Safety Management System and is instrumental with corrective action plans and preventative measures.
• Performs line service functions as required.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES)

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate required.
• Minimum 1-3 Years aviation experience maintaining commercial or general aviation aircraft.
• Basic personal hand tools required.
• Comfortable using mathematics to solve practical problems.
• Fluent in English and basic industry compute skills required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate but varies.

• Must be able to work in and around an aviation hangar, and have knowledge of airport rules, including ramp and aircraft movement areas.
• The working environment includes the area of moving mechanical parts, equipment, and various chemicals and fumes.
• Occasional to frequent periods of lifting, pushing, or pulling over 25 to 100 pounds; frequent continuous standing, reaching, and stooping.
• Physical activity may require entering confined spaces.

NOTE:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

This position is covered by the Drug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program required by Federal Aviation Regulations.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.