[Hiring] Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic @Metrea

Role Description

The Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic is responsible for performing all aspects of aircraft maintenance, both scheduled and unscheduled in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations Part 91 regulations, company policies and procedures, and logistical requirements for maintaining and operating in a remote Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) environment.

What You'll Do

• Assist in retaining and maintaining all on-site aircraft records in both hardcopy and electronic form.
• Continuously update and utilize an electronic, online maintenance tracking mechanism (currently use Veryon) for efficient maintenance planning, time limit item tracking, aircraft scheduling, aircraft time and cycle tracking, and future maintenance expenditure planning and warranty parts tracking.
• Maintain a list of aircraft discrepancies and make decisions based upon safety, Minimum Equipment List, and necessity to defer maintenance actions when applicable, maximizing efficiencies and aircraft availability.
• Adhere to the following programs and policies:
  • Foreign Object Damage (FOD) program
  • Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) program and policy
  • Tool Control Program (internal management and external enforcement)
  • Maintenance Training Program
  • Corrosion Control Program
• Manage material readiness, inventory, and accountability of all maintenance-related materials, specifically aviation parts, GSE, and tooling.
• Assist in executing rapid acceptance and delivery (such as core returns) of all items (spares and commercial) via DoD and commercial freight methods to and from the on-site location.
• Track monthly inventories of all on-site maintenance-related items and furnish reports to the Lead Airframe and Powerplant Technician for distribution.
• Generate monthly time and cycle reports for each aircraft at their site to the Maintenance Control Manager (MCM).
• Maintain and manage spares inventory on-site.
• Read and understand Aircraft Maintenance Manuals, Illustrated Parts Catalogs, and Structural Repair Manuals.
• Complete all administrative forms and documents on schedule.
• Commitment to company values.
• Promote cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and carry out the mission.
• Adapt to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.
• Pay attention to detail and accuracy.
• Work both independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to multitask in high-stress situations/environments.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree; Bachelor’s preferred.
• 2 years’ work experience may be substituted for Associate's Degree.
• 4+ years in Airframe & Powerplant with turbo prop aircraft; 6+ years preferred.
• Prior military supporting aircraft maintenance from forward deployed locations.
• King Air BE350 highly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to accomplish any and all duties with little or no assistance.
• Good command of the English language; oral and written.

Requirements

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Must have a current US Passport.

Benefits

• Medical insurance options.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan eligibility.
• Parental leave.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

• Employee must be a US citizen.
• Employee must be able to hold and maintain a Secret (or higher) Clearance Level.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

The daily working hours for this position vary Monday through Sunday. Hours and work shifts may vary in accordance with business needs. You will be scheduled to forward deploy/work approximately 60 days OCONUS followed by rotation off-site for approximately 60 days. Rotation schedule might be adjusted in order to meet program requirements.

Work Environment

During deployment, employees will be living under field conditions and must be able to work with little supervision in austere or arduous environments. Work environment varies widely based on geographic location of contract operations.

Travel

Travel requirements are 50% - OCONUS deployment.