First Mechanic
MHM Publishing Inc, California, MO, United States
Job Description
Reports To: Director of Maintenance
Helimax Aviation, Inc. is seeking a First Mechanic to join the team. The successful candidate will supervise junior Mechanics on their shift and assist fellow team mechanics in all phases of aircraft maintenance and maintenance planning to meet goals and schedule deadlines as required.
Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day maintenance operations including involvement in employment decisions for junior Mechanics.
Authorize aircraft, engines, propellers, appliances, or component parts for return to service after maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration. (14 CFR 43.7)
Review, update, and revise aircraft weight and balance Chart ‘C’ as required.
Complete logbook records in accordance with Company policy and FAA regulations.
Remain constantly alert for defective, worn, or failed parts as well as safe working conditions, diagnosing other issues with consistent discretion.
Schedule crew meetings and relay pertinent information on recently posted Maintenance Alert Bulletins, Training, Safety, and related company information to aid the mechanics on shift.
Report items to Quality Control (QC) or CAS such as MISR, SDR and necessary information for QC to report to the FAA as appropriate.
Use advanced knowledge of aviation, aerodynamics, aircraft parts, parts orders, materials inventory and communicate needs of items required to maintain aircraft.
Repair support equipment, tooling, and communicate needs and deficiencies; ensure only currently calibrated tooling is used.
Maintain good housekeeping of the maintenance facilities, reporting deficiencies as needed.
Ensure all mechanics have access to and use required current Maintenance manuals, Company manuals, and other Technical Data that is current and up to date for aircraft maintenance at hand.
Ensure all current approved data, references and training materials are properly maintained and segregated.
Ensure the proper tools and equipment are being used correctly for the job tasks at hand.
Assign tasks, ensuring they do not exceed the capability, skills or knowledge of any individual without assistance of a fully capable and experienced individual. (14 CFR 65.81 (a)(b))
Coordinate with QC primary and collateral duty inspectors as required to meet task objectives.
Discuss and monitor all activities to ensure safe and best practices are observed by all crew members as described in the Company’s HSE and SPCC Manuals posted on the Company’s Intranet.
Ensure all crews are using the proper safety gear for the job.
Ensure proper and timely entry of maintenance performed, and parts usage in the aircraft Log pages and Electronic Maintenance database records.
Be familiar with the proper opening, completion, and closing of Repair Station Work Orders.
Promote company policy and procedures to the workforce.
Ensure proper job pass down procedures are being followed at all times.
Coordinate with the Crew Chief the daily work schedule and assign the shift workload to assigned crews.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Familiar with applicable FAA Regulations and Company policy.
Valid Airframe and Powerplant certification.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Required to stay current with all mandatory company assigned reading and training.
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license to drive company vehicles.
Knowledge of basic computer skills and MS Office.
Must be OAS Card able.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience maintaining large civil aircraft including troubleshooting, repairing airframe, powerplant systems, deferrals, corrective actions, and returning aircraft to service.
Inspection authority; Airworthiness Release Authority is a plus.
Ability to manage small groups of people, organize, prioritize assigned work, and know the assigned scope of the operation and the status of the work.
Effective leadership skills.
Meet all Airworthiness Release requirements (GMM and 14 CFR 135.443).
Perform tasks as assigned by the Crew Chief, Lead Supervisor, Production Manager, and Director of Maintenance.
Must be able to travel if needed, fly with aircraft to meet situational requirements as they occur.
Overseas travel is required in support of aircraft operations.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Helimax Aviation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Competitive wages and a generous benefit package.
Applicants have rights under federal employment laws, including Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), the Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA), and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
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Reports To: Director of Maintenance
Helimax Aviation, Inc. is seeking a First Mechanic to join the team. The successful candidate will supervise junior Mechanics on their shift and assist fellow team mechanics in all phases of aircraft maintenance and maintenance planning to meet goals and schedule deadlines as required.
Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day maintenance operations including involvement in employment decisions for junior Mechanics.
Authorize aircraft, engines, propellers, appliances, or component parts for return to service after maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration. (14 CFR 43.7)
Review, update, and revise aircraft weight and balance Chart ‘C’ as required.
Complete logbook records in accordance with Company policy and FAA regulations.
Remain constantly alert for defective, worn, or failed parts as well as safe working conditions, diagnosing other issues with consistent discretion.
Schedule crew meetings and relay pertinent information on recently posted Maintenance Alert Bulletins, Training, Safety, and related company information to aid the mechanics on shift.
Report items to Quality Control (QC) or CAS such as MISR, SDR and necessary information for QC to report to the FAA as appropriate.
Use advanced knowledge of aviation, aerodynamics, aircraft parts, parts orders, materials inventory and communicate needs of items required to maintain aircraft.
Repair support equipment, tooling, and communicate needs and deficiencies; ensure only currently calibrated tooling is used.
Maintain good housekeeping of the maintenance facilities, reporting deficiencies as needed.
Ensure all mechanics have access to and use required current Maintenance manuals, Company manuals, and other Technical Data that is current and up to date for aircraft maintenance at hand.
Ensure all current approved data, references and training materials are properly maintained and segregated.
Ensure the proper tools and equipment are being used correctly for the job tasks at hand.
Assign tasks, ensuring they do not exceed the capability, skills or knowledge of any individual without assistance of a fully capable and experienced individual. (14 CFR 65.81 (a)(b))
Coordinate with QC primary and collateral duty inspectors as required to meet task objectives.
Discuss and monitor all activities to ensure safe and best practices are observed by all crew members as described in the Company’s HSE and SPCC Manuals posted on the Company’s Intranet.
Ensure all crews are using the proper safety gear for the job.
Ensure proper and timely entry of maintenance performed, and parts usage in the aircraft Log pages and Electronic Maintenance database records.
Be familiar with the proper opening, completion, and closing of Repair Station Work Orders.
Promote company policy and procedures to the workforce.
Ensure proper job pass down procedures are being followed at all times.
Coordinate with the Crew Chief the daily work schedule and assign the shift workload to assigned crews.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Familiar with applicable FAA Regulations and Company policy.
Valid Airframe and Powerplant certification.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Required to stay current with all mandatory company assigned reading and training.
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license to drive company vehicles.
Knowledge of basic computer skills and MS Office.
Must be OAS Card able.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience maintaining large civil aircraft including troubleshooting, repairing airframe, powerplant systems, deferrals, corrective actions, and returning aircraft to service.
Inspection authority; Airworthiness Release Authority is a plus.
Ability to manage small groups of people, organize, prioritize assigned work, and know the assigned scope of the operation and the status of the work.
Effective leadership skills.
Meet all Airworthiness Release requirements (GMM and 14 CFR 135.443).
Perform tasks as assigned by the Crew Chief, Lead Supervisor, Production Manager, and Director of Maintenance.
Must be able to travel if needed, fly with aircraft to meet situational requirements as they occur.
Overseas travel is required in support of aircraft operations.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Helimax Aviation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Competitive wages and a generous benefit package.
Applicants have rights under federal employment laws, including Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), the Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA), and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
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