Mar 08, 2019
$36,000 - $50,000 yearly
A&P Or Apprentice with military aviation experience.
VA Apprentice program available!
Job Description
Eagle Air Transport is a growing company looking to add a qualified A&P to or team. We operate a Fleet of 3 Twin Otters, 2 Cessna Caravans, 2 Short Brothers SC7 Skyvans and a Cessna 182. We support the Skydiving industry and well as DOD contracts. We pride ourselves on providing top quality reliable aircraft to our clients.
If you're looking for a challenging but rewarding work environment with the opportunity to grow with an industry leader we can offer a salary range between $36,000 to $50,000 D.O.E. Please send resumes to donovan@skydivechicago.com for consideration
Description of job function:
Perform and assist in maintenance on Eagle Air Transport aircraft as directed by Director of maintenance.
Assist in aircraft squawks on a daily basis to help determine appropriate actions to keep aircraft in an acceptable condition for continued safe operation under supervision of the director of maintenance.
Be available to travel as required to complete scheduled and unscheduled maintenance while aircraft are away from home base of operations.
Maintains adequate supplies for Eagle Air Transport shop to perform daily maintenance effectively IE. Hardware, consumable items, sheet metal supplies.
Maintains Shop and work area in a organized and presentable manner at all times.
Provide feedback and input to improve on any and all functions within the Eagle Air Transport maintenance department.
Ensure all aircraft in Eagle Air Transport fleet are kept clean both externally and internally to project a positive professional experience for our customers.
Be available and on call to work most holidays and weekends as needed.
Keep up to date on fuel farm filter service dates and replacements to eliminate fuel contamination.
Work non routine and or extended hours as needed to meet contract obligation.
Reports any major mechanical or structural issues to superior on a timely basis so corrective actions can be made to resolve the problem.
Ability to use interpret and apply technical data to complete tasks as required
Work independently and work as a team to accomplish required work.
Provides own tools to perform tasks as required except for any airframe specific tooling.
Additional items as required
Requirements:
Must be legal to work in the United States.
Education:
High School or equivalent. Airframe and Powerplant rating or willingness to work towards achieving an Airframe and Powerplant rating
Experience:
Preferred working knowledge of aircraft and basic principles. Willingness to learn and continue education in the aviation field a must.
Working conditions:
Ability to walk, stand, crouch and sit. Work in close quarters for extended periods. Ability to work extended hours to meet project deadlines as needed. Ability to safely work elevated off the ground on ladders scaffolds and mechanical lifts. Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds or more safely. Work in a variety of weather conditions ranging from high heat and humidity to cold conditions as well as rain and snow are possibilities at times.
Eagle Air Transport
Ottawa, IL, USA
Full-Time