Senior Maintenance Support Technician – Govt Programs
Airbus
full-time
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Location: 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $34 - $57 per hour
Job Level
Senior
Tech Stack
AssemblyD3.js
About the role
- Perform maintenance, inspections, assembly, installation, repair or replacement of aircraft components and systems
- Conduct advanced troubleshooting to diagnose malfunctions and determine corrective actions to assure safety and airworthiness
- Conduct airframe calendar/hourly inspections and hidden damage inspections of structures and sub-assemblies
- Conduct operational and functional checks of structures, systems, and components; perform flight tests
- Perform track and balancing of rotor systems and vibration analysis
- Observe FOD, tool control and calibrated tool policies; accept field assignments
- Accomplish in-process and final inspections, including "Clearance-to-close", torque verifications, dimensional checks, flight control rigging
- Perform receiving inspections and determine overall airworthiness; document and return components to service
- Lead Technician duties: conduct daily huddles, assign maintenance tasks, identify/elevate performance and safety concerns
- On-site customer support: diagnose and resolve complex technical issues and perform contracted tasks
- Documentation and compliance: update maintenance tracking program, monitor/forecast maintenance, ensure compliance with FAA and company procedures
- Research, compile and document maintenance for airframe, engine, accessories and components; perform mass and balance calculations per AC 43.13-1B, chapter 10
Requirements
- Minimum eight (8) years of aviation maintenance experience on the BK117 C2/D3 or EC135 OR 12 years of rotary wing experience with at least 6 months on BK117 C2/D3 or EC135
- Current FAA A&P license
- Minimum two (2) years of Leadership Experience and/or equivalent education/training
- Background in aviation maintenance on like type aircraft and systems
- General knowledge of standard practices and troubleshooting methods
- Familiarity with FAA regulations 14 CFR Parts 27, 29, 39, 43, 91, 135, and 145
- Complete understanding of the BK117 C2 with high-level troubleshooting expertise on all aircraft systems
- Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Government security clearance
- Citizenship: US Person under ITAR definition required (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under existing ITAR license)
- Travel required (~65% domestic and international)
- Physical abilities: lift up to 60lbs, carry up to 30lbs, climb on/around helicopters, stand/walk/sit/squat/kneel as required, able to fly in aircraft