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Tank Tigers, an STS Aviation Group Company, is seeking highly skilled Aircraft Fuel Cell Technicians (Class A) to join our team in Jamaica, New York. This technical role requires a minimum of 4 years of aircraft maintenance experience, with the ability to troubleshoot and repair a wide range of tasks across multiple airframes with limited guidance. As a Technician Class A, you will be responsible for performing fuel tank maintenance, including preventive maintenance and alteration tasks in accordance with the applicable maintenance data.
Key Responsibilities:
- Fuel Tank Maintenance: Perform preventive maintenance and alteration tasks on aircraft fuel tanks according to maintenance manuals and data.
- Task Management: Carry out assigned tasks, ensuring maintenance operations are performed in the correct sequence and inspections are requested in a timely manner.
- Tool and Equipment Management: Ensure all test equipment and tools used to make airworthiness determinations are calibrated, labeled, and current.
- Documentation: Accurately record all work performed in the appropriate maintenance records and complete any additional paperwork as required.
- Workplace Safety: Maintain a clean and orderly work area, and immediately report any unsafe procedures, practices, or conditions to supervision.
- Regulatory Compliance: Remain familiar with FAR part 145 and 43, and stay updated on the company’s Repair Station Manual and Quality Control Manual.
- Time Management: Record time spent on tasks and communicate effectively with supervision to ensure efficient workflow.
- Confined Space Work: Be comfortable working in small, confined spaces as the job demands.
Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum of 4 years of experience in aircraft fuel system maintenance.
- Technical Knowledge: Strong knowledge, experience, and/or training in performing assigned maintenance tasks.
- Regulatory Familiarity: Understanding of FAR part 145 and 43, as well as company repair and quality control manuals.
- Attention to Detail: Ability to accurately follow maintenance manuals and data, ensuring all tasks are performed to the highest standards.
- Safety Conscious: Strong commitment to maintaining a safe working environment and following all safety regulations.
Preferred Skills:
- FAA A&P License: Possessing an FAA A&P license is preferred and the ability to teach is a plus.
Compensation:
- Pay Rate: Regular hourly straight-time rate ranges from $27.00 to $29.00, based on qualifications, training, and licensure status. Overtime is paid at time and a half, based on the regular straight-time pay rate.
- Benefits: Full benefits are available for full-time employees.
Why Tank Tigers?
Tank Tigers, an STS Aviation Group Company, offers a dynamic work environment where you can apply your expertise in aircraft maintenance and fuel systems. We value our employees and provide competitive pay, full benefits for full-time employees, and opportunities for professional growth.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Tank Tigers is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage minorities, females, disabled individuals, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
