Aircraft Maintenance Technician Assistant

GAL AeroStaff Ltd. is an aerospace staffing company specializing in temporary and permanent staffing for general and technical positions in the aviation and aerospace industry.
In keeping with this goal each benefit program has been carefully devised. These benefits include time-off benefits such as vacations and holidays and insurance and other plan benefits. We are constantly studying and evaluating our benefits and policies to better meet present and future requirements.

Position Aviation Maintenance Technician Assistant
Location: Miami FL

We are currently seeking Aviation Maintenance Technician Assistants to support a Part 145 MRO environment in Miami FL. This role is ideal for candidates looking to build a long-term career in aviation maintenance while supporting certified technicians and maintenance operations in a fast-paced repair station environment.

Summary

The Aviation Maintenance Technician Assistant supports aircraft maintenance operations by assisting certified mechanics and technicians with inspections repairs shop operations and material handling activities. This role provides hands-on exposure to aviation maintenance practices FAA repair station operations and aircraft maintenance workflow processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist certified technicians and mechanics with maintenance inspections repairs and shop operations
• Support cleaning preparation disassembly assembly and movement of aircraft components and materials
• Maintain clean and organized work areas tooling and equipment
• Follow company quality FAA OSHA and safety procedures at all times
• Assist with parts handling inventory support and shipping/receiving activities as needed
• Learn proper maintenance practices documentation procedures and repair station workflow processes
• Support operational efficiency and turnaround objectives while maintaining quality standards
• Maintain professional conduct and dependable attendance
• Other duties as assigned by supervisors or management

Competencies

To perform the job successfully an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Adaptability Responds effectively to changing maintenance priorities and operational demands
• Communication Communicates clearly and professionally in a safety-sensitive environment
• Dependability Maintains reliability accountability and consistent attendance
• Initiative Demonstrates willingness to learn and support maintenance operations
• Teamwork Works collaboratively with technicians and support personnel
• Work Quality Maintains quality standards and attention to detail
• Safety Follows FAA OSHA and company safety procedures at all times

Summary of Education Experience & Certification

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Strong willingness to learn aviation maintenance practices and FAA repair station operations required
• Ability to safely utilize basic hand tools and shop equipment required
• Must be authorized to legally work in the United States
• Valid drivers license required
• Enrollment in or completion of an aviation maintenance training program preferred.
  
• Previous aviation automotive industrial or mechanical experience preferred.

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Familiarity with OSHA safety procedures and PPE requirements
• Ability to obtain and maintain airport security/SIDA access if required
• Ability to communicate effectively in English in a professional aviation environment
• Basic knowledge of aircraft tools hardware and maintenance terminology preferred
• Conversational Spanish proficiency preferred
• Ability to frequently stand walk climb balance bend or crawl in a maintenance environment
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and perform physical work in a shop or hangar environment
• Ability to successfully pass FAA/DOT-required drug and alcohol screening requirements for safety-sensitive positions

Required Experience:

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