A&P Mechanic A (Friday to Sunday 3x12 Night Shift)

Job Description

About the Company Textron Aviation services Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft through its network of service centres. Role Overview Identify and correct malfunctioning mechanical components and systems on jet, turboprop and reciprocating multi-engine aircraft. The role performs 100-hour, annual and progressive inspections as well as modification work on customer aircraft, and may be required to assist lower-grade mechanics. The shift is Friday to Sunday, three 12-hour nights. Key Responsibilities Perform a variety of diagnostic and mechanical duties on one or more jet, turboprop and piston multi-engine aircraft models, involving diagnosis of malfunctions and the required disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, reassembly or adjustment of aircraft systems to prepare aircraft mechanically for flight and delivery to the customer; requires thorough knowledge of aircraft Check, correct or replace complex aircraft assemblies, landing gear systems, air conditioning systems, pressurisation systems, turbochargers and optional equipment installations Repair or replace engine components and accessory items such as carburettors, fuel control units, fuel injection systems, air bleed systems, oil and fuel pumps, starter/generators and hydraulic and vacuum pumps Perform modification work on aircraft systems and structures, and minor upholstery and touch-up paint work Produce clear, concise and accurate written reports in logs and inspection reports, and in parts identification for issue and return documents Conduct functional checks, engine test runs, instrument tests and alignment and preventive maintenance, including rigging, synchronising throttles and setting the stops Observe the operation of mechanical systems during flight and troubleshoot problems for in-shop repairs when required Use tensiometers, micrometers, pressure gauges, dial gauges, vacuum gauges, timing lights and a variety of hand tools to repair and modify systems or assemblies Perform duties to the highest standards of safety, maintaining aircraft in the most airworthy and reliable condition for customer safety Train lower-grade mechanics when required, and perform related duties as required Licences & Qualifications Airframe & Power Plant (A&P) licence Knowledge of 100-hour, annual and progressive inspection procedures set out in FAR 43

Requirements

• Perform a variety of diagnostic and mechanical duties on one or more jet, turboprop and piston multi-engine aircraft models, involving diagnosis of malfunctions and the required disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, reassembly or adjustment of aircraft systems to prepare aircraft mechanically for flight and delivery to the customer; requires thorough knowledge of aircraft
• Check, correct or replace complex aircraft assemblies, landing gear systems, air conditioning systems, pressurisation systems, turbochargers and optional equipment installations
• Repair or replace engine components and accessory items such as carburettors, fuel control units, fuel injection systems, air bleed systems, oil and fuel pumps, starter/generators and hydraulic and vacuum pumps
• Perform modification work on aircraft systems and structures, and minor upholstery and touch-up paint work
• Produce clear, concise and accurate written reports in logs and inspection reports, and in parts identification for issue and return documents
• Conduct functional checks, engine test runs, instrument tests and alignment and preventive maintenance, including rigging, synchronising throttles and setting the stops
• Observe the operation of mechanical systems during flight and troubleshoot problems for in-shop repairs when required
• Use tensiometers, micrometers, pressure gauges, dial gauges, vacuum gauges, timing lights and a variety of hand tools to repair and modify systems or assemblies
• Perform duties to the highest standards of safety, maintaining aircraft in the most airworthy and reliable condition for customer safety
• Train lower-grade mechanics when required, and perform related duties as required
• Airframe & Power Plant (A&P) licence
• Knowledge of 100-hour, annual and progressive inspection procedures set out in FAR 43