Aircraft Mechanic / A&P Mechanic

An A & P Maintenance Mechanic supports the daily needs of the maintenance operations of the customer, and ensures an outstanding experience by providing top level service at Pentastar Aviation. 

Responsibilities:

• This position reports directly to the Sub-Base Manager, and works in close partnership with the FAA, manufacturers, pilots and other Aircraft Maintenance Mechanics and Avionics Technicians. 
• Ensures aircraft are maintained to airworthiness standards prescribed by applicable regulations, airworthiness directives, company policies, and best practices.
• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, adjust, and repair different business transport category aircraft airframes and engines using hand tools and test equipment.
• Maintain the highest level of quality and integrity. 
• Adjust, repair or replace defective components based on analysis of test results, following blueprints, schematics, handbooks and other technical documents. 
• Use precision instruments and equipment to measure parts for wear, and repair or replace as required. 
• Other duties as may be deemed necessary.

Requirements and Qualifications: 

• Must hold a current valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant License (A&P) with no history of infractions and recent A&P experience on turbine powered aircraft considered a plus. 
• Factory or equivalent training on Gulfstream-5 years required.
• Experience working under a FAA approved Part 145 repair station required and Part 135 experience preferred. 
• Inspection Authorization and/or FCC License a plus. 
• Must be able to read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals and specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components. 
• Ability to work with little supervision to troubleshoot and repair systems on aircraft airframe and engine(s), including electrical, mechanical and hydraulic. 
• Versatility, flexibility, will be important as the schedule could include days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Some international travel should be expected. 
• Superior customer focus, communication skills, and work ethic with a commitment to excellence.
• Vaccination required.