A&P Mechanic (Independence, KS)
The A&P Mechanic position involves assembling, troubleshooting, and repairing airframes, engines, and systems. The mechanic performs essential modification work on aircraft and handles engine and propeller buildup, installation, and adjustments. This role supports the future of flight operations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Diagnosing malfunctions, disassembling, reworking, repairing, replacing, reassembling, and adjusting various systems to prepare aircraft for flight and delivery.
- Performing troubleshooting, inspections, repairs, engine runs, and installing service bulletins and kits on airframes and engines.
- Executing tasks adhering to the highest safety standards.
- Making appropriate entries in aircraft records and completing return-to-service logbook entries.
- Conducting engine maintenance on airworthy aircraft and performing annual and continued airworthiness inspections.
- Training team members, assisting in certifications, leading projects, and driving safety or quality improvements.
Required qualifications:
- A high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification is required.
- An A&P license is required.
Helpful qualifications:
- 3 months of aircraft maintenance experience is helpful.
- Ability to complete tasks without supervision and take lead on projects is helpful.
- Ability to be team-oriented, goal-driven, and action-oriented is helpful.
Why Join Us?
The company offers a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits for employees and their family members, beginning day one. Benefits include:
- 401K company match + additional annual contribution equal to 4% of eligible compensation.
- Education assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, compensated at the start of the semester.
- Flight training bonus program for earning pilot certifications.
- Fertility and adoption assistance, along with discounted childcare and planning.
- Free financial consultations and guidance.
Base pay is one part of the total rewards package and is determined within a range, offering opportunities to grow and develop. Pay depends on experience, qualifications, and location. The company values a diverse workforce with a wide range of backgrounds, interests, and passions, recognizing that differences contribute to a world-class workforce and legendary products. All interested candidates whose career goals align with the role are encouraged to apply.