Aircraft Mechanic I

TEL Staffing is hiring Aircraft Mechanic I in Fairhope, AL. We are seeking talented individuals specifically with piston engine experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including flushing crankcase, cleaning screens, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.
• Repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structures such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units.
• Read and interpret manufacturers' and airline's maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
• Examine engines for cracked cylinders and oil leaks, and listens to operating engine to detect and diagnose malfunctions, such as sticking or burned valves.
• Inspect turbine blades to detect cracks or breaks.
• Test engine operation to locate source of malfunction.
• Replace or repair worn or damaged components such as carburetors, alternators, and magnetos.
• Remove engine from aircraft and disassemble and inspect parts for wear, warping, or other defects.
• Repair or replace defective engine parts and reassembles and installs engine in aircraft.
• Adjust, repair, or replace electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories.
• Perform maintenance, preventative maintenance, alteration, or repair of aircraft
• Provide information and work order updates as required.
• Update squawk lists and submit requests for parts orders.
• Provide data for labor standards and business metrics as required.
• Clean engine components as needed.
• Sign regulatory paperwork and work order paperwork as needed.
• Complete quality checks and related documentation per company procedure.
• Knowledge of and ability to adhere to safety requirements, OSHA, and environmental policies.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research manufacturer’s specific technical instructions and bulletins and FAA regulatory directives and complete aircraft maintenance records.
• Perform annual inspections of aircraft.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aircraft maintenance and repair, with a focus on ensuring compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations. This role requires mechanical knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. The Aircraft Mechanic will be responsible for performing inspections, repairs, and modifications on various aircraft systems.

Pre-employment requirements: Must pass background check, aptitude testing and pre-employment drug screen. This position is contract to hire.