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Job Location drjobs

Wheeling, WV - USA

Yearly Salary drjobs

USD 120000 - 150000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

The Aircraft Mechanic is responsible for directing the maintenance operations of all company aircraft focusing on the repair servicing and maintenance of critical components. This role involves ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance while utilizing technical expertise to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues. The Mechanic collaborates with maintenance personnel and supports flight operations playing a key role in maintaining the airworthiness and reliability.

Job Details

  • Position Type:Fulltime
  • Pay Range: $120000 $150000
  • Work Location: Wheeling Illinois (OnSite)

Key Responsibilities

  • Responsible for maintaining aircraft components including engines technical systems and airframe modules ensuring optimal performance and safety.
  • Utilize tools equipment diagrams and manuals to effectively repair test and troubleshoot aircraft systems.
  • Ensure adequate fuel levels and proper tire inflation before flight operations.
  • Assist with aircraft passenger safety procedures as needed and serve on the Safety Board to address maintenancerelated safety issues and hazards.
  • Support aviation safety audits and promptly respond to any findings to uphold safety standards.
  • Supervise maintenance personnel including contractors ensuring adherence to safety and quality protocols.
  • Complete manufacturer training for the companys aircraft focusing on airframe and powerplant systems.
  • Conduct inspections preventative maintenance troubleshooting and parts replacement on aircraft as required.
  • Establish schedules for periodic inspections overhauls repairs and modifications while maintaining accurate records in compliance with FARs and company policy.
  • Research and obtain quotes from vendors for heavy maintenance and inspections ensuring costeffective solutions.
  • Monitor and ensure compliance with records maintained by outside agencies and coordinate maintenance department activities with flight operations.
  • Assist in the preparation of the annual maintenance budget and assess aircraft cost studies.
  • Establish and enforce maintenance safety rules and procedures maintaining all hangar safety equipment and signage.
  • Establish and maintain inventories for spare parts and ground support equipment.
  • Monitor hangar security and environmental compliance including compiling Material Safety Data Sheets and ensuring safe storage and disposal of chemicals.
  • Ensure the proper maintenance and organization of shop and hangar tools as well as ground support equipment.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned

Skills/Competencies

  • Advanced verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong leadership abilities to effectively supervise and guide maintenance personnel ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
  • Capability to think strategically about maintenance operations
  • Solid decisionmaking skills informed by technical expertise and analytical thinking to resolve issues promptly and efficiently.
  • Indepth knowledge of aircraft systems maintenance practices and regulatory compliance.
  • Strong attention to detail to ensure thorough inspections accurate recordkeeping and highquality maintenance work.
  • Ability to troubleshoot to diagnose and address mechanical issues effectively.

Qualifications

  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience.
  • Typically require accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trade program 2 4 years of experience.
  • Hold an FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate
  • Comprehensive knowledge of aircraft operations and maintenance.

Preferred

  • Certifications: Inspection Authorization (IA)

About MacLeanFogg

At MacLeanFogg youll be part of a global manufacturing leader with a 100year legacy of innovation and excellence. We partner with some of the worlds most iconic brands to create highquality fasteners components and engineered solutions for industries that shape the future. With the recent addition of Mallard Manufacturing weve expanded into industryleading gravity flow solutions for material handling. Here your ideas and skills will make an impactdriving cuttingedge solutions advancing sustainability and helping build a better tomorrow. Join a collaborative team where your contributions matter and your career can thrive.

Why Join MacLeanFogg

At MacLeanFogg we are committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to foster growth wellbeing and financial security:

  • Competitive Compensation:Rewarding your expertise and contributions.
  • Health & Wellness:Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans with preventative care covered at 100.
  • Financial Security:401(k) with company match and profitsharing opportunities.
  • Life and AD&D Insurance:Peace of mind with coverage that protects you and your loved ones.
  • Disability Coverage:Income protection during lifes unexpected challenges ensuring you feel supported.
  • HSA & FSA Plan Options:Flexible spending and savings options to help you manage medical expenses effectively.
  • Wellness Perks:Tuition reimbursement wellness equipment rebates and mental health support through Spring Health offering free therapy sessions.
  • New Vehicle Supplier Discounts:Access exclusive savings on vehicles from leading manufacturers.
  • WorkLife Balance:Flexible benefits tailored to meet your familys needs.

Diversity & Inclusion at MacLeanFogg

Various agencies of the United States Government require employers to maintain information on applicants pertaining to factors such as race sex and type of position for which an individual applies. The information requested is voluntary and is for compliance with certain recordkeeping requirements. MacLeanFogg is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We actively promote equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other legally protected characteristics.Discover more about your Equal Employment Opportunity rights as an applicant. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in our hiring process please contact.

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Full-Time

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