Job description

FBO AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (LICENSED AIRFRAME & POWER PLANT MECHANIC)

Status: Full-time Non-exempt
Supervisor: FBO Manager

SUMMARY
The purpose of this position is to perform skilled mechanical and technical work in the maintenance and repair of aircraft and aircraft equipment for the Meridian Aviation aircraft maintenance hangar for the Meridian Airport Authority.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are required for this position. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities assigned and required by management that it deems applicable, indicated, or necessary at any time, with or without notice.

• Performs specialized diagnostic and mechanical work in all phases of repair, services and provides preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, cleaning, inspection, and repair of aircraft and aircraft engines to ensure air worthiness.
• Performs a variety of advanced tasks in repairing and maintaining component parts of various types of aircraft and aircraft engines in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations and manufacturer's recommendations.
• Maintains aircraft logs and other records of work performed in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration and agency standards. Writes dispositions and corrective actions on repairs for purposes of customer billing and inspection acceptance.
• Performs administrative duties for FBO aircraft maintenance shop. Communicates with customers regarding scheduling and aircraft status. Types of log entries performing A.D.S.B. research and compliance. Tracks time for work orders. Completes work orders for billing. Maintains customer logbooks stored in facility. Writes emails for inspections reports. Communicates with vendors for products or services purchased. Tracks hours on rental planes for required maintenance and repairs. Monitors squawk sheets for discrepancies. Performs weekly checks to insure safe aircraft. Communicates with management concerning workflow, projections, and status of work.
• Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with aircraft maintenance and aircraft operations, which may include but is not limited to a utility truck, forklift, welder, paint machine, painting tools, plumbing tools, carpentry tools, electrical testing equipment, sheet metal tools, micrometers, rivet guns, pressure gauges and radio communications equipment.
• Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment, tools, and facilities in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, refueling vehicles, checking/replacing fluids, greasing equipment, replacing parts, repairing equipment, washing/cleaning equipment, and cleaning shop and work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; report faulty equipment.
• Follows safety procedures, utilize safety equipment, and monitor work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
• Communicates via telephone and/or two‐way radio; provide information and assistance; take and relay messages; respond to requests for service or assistance.
• Communicates with supervisor, employees, control tower personnel, airport personnel, contractors, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Responds to maintenance or other emergency situations after business hours when on‐call.
• Conduct various errands as needed, such as picking up or delivering parts, supplies, and materials.
• Provides assistance to other employees as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES AND REQUIREMENTS
Physical Presence: The presence of the employee or collaboration of the employee in person is required.

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to coordinate, manage, and/or correlate data. Includes exercising judgment in determining time, place and/or sequence of operations, referencing data analyses to determine necessity for revision of organizational components, and in the formulation of operational strategy.

Human Interaction: Includes the ability to make decisions on procedural and technical levels.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to solve algebraic problems and perform statistical analysis; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, profit and loss, ratio, and proportion; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or synthesis functions; to deal with several concrete and abstract variables; and to analyze major problems that require complex planning for interrelated activities that can span one or several work units.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in critical and/or unexpected situations involving moderate risk to the organization.

Physical Requirements: Stand/walk for most of the work shift. Perform repetitive job duties that require constant attention to operating process. Periodically push/pull containers weighing up to 100 pounds and lift containers up to 100 pounds. Climb to heights of up to 25 feet using a ladder or scaffolding while carrying weight of up to 40 lbs. Adjust to distractions and interruptions and handle multiple priorities simultaneously and safely.

Environment: Frequent exposure to noise levels loud enough to require employees wear hearing protection. Extreme outdoors weather and temperature levels, fumes, vibration, etc., sufficient to cause minor discomfort, oily/wet conditions. Employees to wear protective eye wear (when required), uniforms, non-slip shoes, and gloves (when required).

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED; Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and/or Powerplant Mechanic's license and Repairman Certified; complete set of aircraft mechanic's tools; at least two (2) years of experience maintaining fixed wing aircraft or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Candidates and employees must be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age, fluently speak and read the English language, be authorized to legally work in the United States of America, and possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License. Meridian Airport Authority is a drug‐free, alcohol free workplace. Employees are expected to comply with background, drug, and/or alcohol screenings; possess excellent verbal and written documentation skills; be team oriented; be accountable; and be self‐motivated. Our goal is to provide a superior customer service experience at all times.

COMPLIANCE
Meridian Airport Authority (“Authority”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Authority is committed to compliance with all anti‐discrimination laws, regulations, and policies. The Authority will ensure equal employment opportunities (“EEO”) for all Authority employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), genetic information, age (40 and over), disability, sexual orientation, or reprisal for participation in protected activities. Discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), genetic information, age (40 and over), disability, or sexual orientation is strictly prohibited. Retaliation against any employee who files an EEO complaint or who participates in the EEO process is also strictly prohibited. Any discriminatory or retaliatory conduct is unlawful and violates Authority policy. Employees shall be appointed, promoted, disciplined, rewarded, and dismissed solely on the basis of merit and fitness. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified applicants and/or employees with disabilities, unless the accommodation is considered an undue hardship to the Authority or the disability poses a direct threat (i.e., significant risk of substantial harm) to the health and safety of the employee or others. Both prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

A pre-employment drug screen and background check are required.

Our full Application for Employment:
www.meridianairport.com/careers

More information about our benefits package:
www.meridianairport.com/benefits-summary

More about our facility: www.meridianaviation.aero

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Meridian, MS 39307: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Why do you feel that you are an excellent candidate for this position?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Aircraft maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Airframe & Powerplant License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location

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