Aircraft Mechanic

Position Purpose

This position performs maintenance and manufacturing tasks to aircraft, aircraft parts and components in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Erickson Air-Crane (EAC) requirements. Complies with all company policies and Standard Operating Procedures as a team player. Willing and able to work long hours and travel as required to meet company requirements. Provide support to internal and external customers to meet customer requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair, fabrication, manufacturing, maintenance, and assembly of aircraft and aircraft parts, components and wiring. Documenting work per company, customer and regulatory requirements.

• Install aircraft parts and components to aircraft at the fixed base of operations (FBO) and in the field environment.

• Read, interpret, and comply with Repair Station Quality Manual, Production Certificate Quality Manual, Standard Operation Procedures, Federal Aviation Regulations, Technical Manuals, Drawings, and Specifications.

• Document work per company, customer and regulatory requirements.

• Troubleshoot and correct aircraft part and component discrepancies during normal work and if assigned to the field to address Aircraft On Ground (AOG) situations.

• Use tools and equipment, and refer to manuals, drawings and specifications to perform aircraft maintenance and manufacturing

• Responsible for the care of precision measuring equipment, tools and test equipment and benches.

• Drive company vehicles or rental vehicles as directed.

• Work with hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals and products to perform required tasks.

• Work in a team environment and follow EAC Guiding Principles.

• Achieve and maintain task qualifications for all work performed.

• Troubleshoot and correct aircraft part and component discrepancies during normal work and Aircraft On Ground (AOG) situations.

• Perform administrative duties (e.g. Time entry, DAX, etc.) as required by EAC company and department requirements.

• Complete all assigned training timely.

• Order, receive and return parts in accordance with company policies.

• Travel as required to meet company and customer requirements.

• Perform Lean, Standard Work and Continuous Process Improvements.

• Mentor, train and coach new employees when qualified as a mentor or trainer.

• Perform inspector duties in the area(s) where task qualified.

• Minimum Qualifications

• Install electrical/avionic parts and components to aircraft at the fixed base of operations and in the field environment.

• 0-3 years level 1 - In aircraft maintenance and manufacturing

• 4-9 years level 2 - In aircraft maintenance and manufacturing

• 10 plus years level 3 - In aircraft maintenance and manufacturing. Airframe and/or Powerplant license is a preferred qualification.

• NOTE: Years of experience determines the base level, but employee must in addition have the knowledge and skills for that level or they will be raised or lowered a level to determine their actual pay grade level.

• NOTE: Schooling/training is not to be included in years of experience

• Desired

• Airframe and/or Powerplant license, FCC license.

• Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent, Valid Driver's license.

• Must be able to communicate verbally in an accurately and professionally way. Written documents must be clear and concise

• Ability to work 40 or more hours per week as directed (overtime, weekends, etc.).

• Must have reading, speaking, writing, and understanding skills in the English language.