First Mechanic
Helimax Aviation, McClellan Park, CA, 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.
Job Responsibilities
Responsible for managing day-to-day maintenance operations including involvement in the employment decisions for junior Mechanics.
Authorized to approve aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, appliances, or component parts for return to service after maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration. (14 CFR 43.7)
Ability to review, update, and revise aircraft weight and balance Chart C as required.
Complete logbook records in accordance with Company policy and FAA regulations.
Required to be on constant alert for defective, worn, or failed parts as well as safe working conditions, and to diagnose other issues using consistent discretion.
Schedule crew meetings to relay pertinent information, including Maintenance Alert Bulletins, Training, Safety, and other relevant company information to aid mechanics on shift in proper performance of their duties.
Responsible for reportable items to Quality Control (QC) or CAS such as MISR, SDR and information necessary for QC to report to the FAA as appropriate.
Advanced knowledge of aviation, aerodynamics, aircraft parts, parts orders, materials inventory and communicating needs of items required to maintain aircraft.
Responsible for the repair of support equipment, tooling, and communicating needs and deficiencies, ensuring only currently calibrated tooling is used.
Maintain good housekeeping of the maintenance facilities and report deficiencies as needed.
Ensure all mechanics have access to and are using 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, Reference and Training Materials are properly maintained and segregated.
Ensure the proper tools and equipment are used correctly for the job tasks at hand.
Assign tasks appropriately, not exceeding the capability, skills or knowledge of any individual without assistance from a fully capable and experienced person. (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.
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.
Familiar with the opening, completion, and closing of Repair Station Work Orders.
Responsible for positive promotion of company policy and procedures to the workforce.
Ensure proper job pass down procedures are 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.
Job Requirements
Must be 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.
A minimum of 2 years\' experience maintaining large civil aircraft including troubleshooting, repairing airframe and powerplant systems, deferrals, corrective actions, and returning aircraft to service.
Must have 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 as needed, fly with aircraft to meet situational requirements, and overseas travel is required in support of aircraft operations.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
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.
Benefits:
401K, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability
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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.
Job Responsibilities
Responsible for managing day-to-day maintenance operations including involvement in the employment decisions for junior Mechanics.
Authorized to approve aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, appliances, or component parts for return to service after maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration. (14 CFR 43.7)
Ability to review, update, and revise aircraft weight and balance Chart C as required.
Complete logbook records in accordance with Company policy and FAA regulations.
Required to be on constant alert for defective, worn, or failed parts as well as safe working conditions, and to diagnose other issues using consistent discretion.
Schedule crew meetings to relay pertinent information, including Maintenance Alert Bulletins, Training, Safety, and other relevant company information to aid mechanics on shift in proper performance of their duties.
Responsible for reportable items to Quality Control (QC) or CAS such as MISR, SDR and information necessary for QC to report to the FAA as appropriate.
Advanced knowledge of aviation, aerodynamics, aircraft parts, parts orders, materials inventory and communicating needs of items required to maintain aircraft.
Responsible for the repair of support equipment, tooling, and communicating needs and deficiencies, ensuring only currently calibrated tooling is used.
Maintain good housekeeping of the maintenance facilities and report deficiencies as needed.
Ensure all mechanics have access to and are using 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, Reference and Training Materials are properly maintained and segregated.
Ensure the proper tools and equipment are used correctly for the job tasks at hand.
Assign tasks appropriately, not exceeding the capability, skills or knowledge of any individual without assistance from a fully capable and experienced person. (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.
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.
Familiar with the opening, completion, and closing of Repair Station Work Orders.
Responsible for positive promotion of company policy and procedures to the workforce.
Ensure proper job pass down procedures are 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.
Job Requirements
Must be 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.
A minimum of 2 years\' experience maintaining large civil aircraft including troubleshooting, repairing airframe and powerplant systems, deferrals, corrective actions, and returning aircraft to service.
Must have 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 as needed, fly with aircraft to meet situational requirements, and overseas travel is required in support of aircraft operations.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
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.
Benefits:
401K, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability
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