Job Description
Job Summary:
To perform mechanic work and lead other mechanics to prepare aircraft mechanically for flight test and
delivery to customer.
Flight Mechanic A may be required to perform the duties and essential functions of Flight Mechanic B &
Flight Mechanic C.
Job Responsibilities:
• Performs a variety of diagnostic and mechanical duties on one or more aircraft models involving
diagnosis of malfunctions and required disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, reassembly or
adjustment of various aircraft systems to prepare the aircraft mechanically for flight test and
delivery to customer. Requires a thorough knowledge of aircraft engines, mechanical systems
and components on assigned models to guide, instruct and work with lower classification
mechanics in the performance of the following principle duties.
- Installs, as required, a variety of line shortage items which may involve disassembly and
reassembly of previously installed items. - Performs functional checks on all mechanical systems such as engines and flight
controls, fuel, oxygen and hydraulic systems making necessary corrections and adjusting
for flight. - Sets instruments, tests running of engines, rigging and synchronizing throttles and setting
stops. - Diagnoses flight test and inspection squawks and making necessary adjustments or
corrections. - Works personally with engineering to troubleshoot the unusual and more difficult aircraft
flight problems. - Maintains clean working area.
- Required to taxi aircraft to check systems and components. Understands all run related functional
tests. - Uses a variety of mechanic hand tools and equipment such as tensiometers, timing lights, scale
and pressure gauges. - Leads, guides, instructs and assigns work to other mechanics.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Education:
Must have a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification plus
trades training to have a knowledge of aircraft and engine operation and to use arithmetic, blueprints,
specifications, and a variety of precision instruments. Requires A&P license.
Experience:
Requires a minimum of 5 years diversified jet, turboprop or piston mod, phase inspection, engine
troubleshooting experience or servicing experience under the guidance of a licensed A&P or at an FAA
certified repair station.
Working Conditions:
Somewhat disagreeable working conditions due to non-continuous exposure to noise, weather, hydraulic
fluid, MEK, alcohol and other liquids.