We have an outstanding Contract position for aShop Technicianto join a leading Company located in theCollege Park, GAsurrounding area.
The Shop Technician provides service and repair of mechanical, electronic, and other equipment requiring technical knowledge and expertise, effective diagnostic and repair techniques, and procedures related to a wide variety of equipment.
Responsibilities :
- This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time .
- Performs skilled technician work that involves diagnosis, replacement, repair, and rebuilding of a variety of equipment, components, and/or systems.
- Uses diagnostic equipment and a variety of tools specific to the trade.
- Applies principles and practices of electrical and electronics theory.
- Interprets and follows technical manuals, blueprints, mechanical drawings, and schematics.
- Applies knowledge of the design and function of equipment.
- Follows industry/government-specific guidelines, particularly as they relate to safety, health, and environmental practices.
- Assists with research and development of new repair capabilities; this will include reading and understanding new manuals and may include on-site and off-site training.
- Assists with the maintenance of shop equipment and supplies.
- Makes computer entries and completes various types of paperwork maintenance documents such as Service Reports and 8130-3's in accordance with FAA Regulations and company policies.
Basic Hiring Criteria :
- A combination of education, training, work, and/or other life experience that would provide a reasonable assurance that the required knowledge and skills have been acquired by the applicant; Example: A two-year degree in technical discipline and/or comparable work experience such as an FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certification and/or Military or Civil aircraft maintenance experience.
Desired Qualifications :
- Has basic knowledge of Aviation Maintenance.
- Has the ability to use common hand tools and precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, depth gauges, flow meters, and pressure gauges.
- Is able to read and interpret component maintenance manuals in order to diagnose and repair equipment malfunctions.
- Has a good understanding of corrosion control methods and remedies.
- Has basic computer skills, i.e., Word & Excel.
- Ability to apply basic mathematics to convert metric and/or standard rates of flow, torque, load, and distance measurements.
- Fluent reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
- Competencies:
- Technical Capacity.
- Organizational Skills.
- Time Management.
- Problem Solving/Analysis.
- Decision Making.
- Project Management.
- Communication Proficiency.
This position requires access to technologies and hardware subject to US national security-based export control requirements. All applicants must be US Persons (8 USC 1324b(a)(3 , or otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government. No company sponsorship will be offered.
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