Aircraft Tech I - Savannah

The Aircraft Technician I, under close supervision, performs or assists with inspection, maintenance, and repair of basic aircraft systems and structures.

Essential Functions:

• Communicate as required. to receive and understand work assignments. Perform basic aircraft inspections, repairs, and modifications under close supervision.
• Assist with movement of aircraft as required.
• Properly complete CMP cards, work order sign-offs, and other paper work in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all work accomplished meets quality standards and specifications.
• Properly identify (tag) customer property and equipment.
• Store aircraft components and other customer property securely and safely.
• Follow standard operating procedures when operating ground support equipment (external power carts, hydraulic power units, hydraulic lift platforms, forklifts, compressed gas cylinders, etc.) .
• Ensure all customer property is properly protected.

Additional Functions:

• Use a material tracking system to create parts demand, and to charge labor to Work Orders, items, and squawks.
• Properly collect and dispose of waste fuel, oil, hydraulic and de-icing fluids, and solvent rags.
• Apply 6S and Lean Initiatives to keep shops, hangars, and aircraft work areas clean and uncluttered.
• Properly use and maintain company-provided tools and equipment.
• Return items to the designated storage area after use.
• Comply with safety rules and procedures. Use protective equipment as required. and be alert for unsafe conditions.
• Address and report unsafe conditions before putting people or property at risk.
• In support of aircraft certification and final phase testing, may include flight tests on aircraft as required.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate or 2 years of aviation maintenance experience.