Function:
The Apprentice Mechanic I performs maintenance, repairs, inspections, and alterations of aircraft and components under the direct supervision of an Authorized Certifier. This entry-level role supports the Repair Station’s operations and ensures all tasks are completed in accordance with FAA regulations and company standards.
Essential Duties and Competencies:
- Assist in the servicing, repair, alteration, and inspection of aircraft, engines, and components as authorized by the Repair Station, under the direct supervision of a Certifier.
- Repair, replace, and assemble airframe, engine, and system parts and components in accordance with technical data, with Certifier oversight.
- Review and utilize applicable manufacturer manuals, Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs), Airworthiness Directives (ADs), and service bulletins to ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards.
- Perform or assist with operational and functional tests of aircraft, engine systems, and authorized articles under Certifier supervision.
- Carry out additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Maintain close coordination with the Certifier for all tasks being performed to ensure full compliance and proper supervision.
Guidelines:
The purpose of the Company’s job descriptions is to generally to describe particular positions within the Company and to serve as a guide to the principal responsibilities, skills and experience levels applicable to such positions. They are not intended to be, nor should they be construed as, exhaustive list of all attributes of any particular job, or as a precise description of any individual job or category of jobs within the Company.
The position is non-exempt from the standards of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Requirements:
Must be able to perform each of the essential duties and responsibilities. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
High school diploma
Airport Experience
Job Qualifications – Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of departmental and FAA rules and regulations.
Knowledge of the operation of flight instruments.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with personnel.
Work effectively with other staff members and management staff.
Familiarity with aviation safety and maintenance practices is an asset.
Must be physically fit and able to work in tight spaces or at heights.
Willingness to work various shifts, including nights and weekends.
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety.
Ability to follow instructions and work effectively in a team environment.
Good communication and problem-solving skills.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, sit, use hand and fingers to perform keyboard like functions. Normal or corrected vision and hearing is required. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to grab, grip or hold, reach overhead, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and occasionally lift or move up to 50lbs.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee occasionally works near potential hazards, electricity, pressurized air, hydraulic systems, power tools, solvents, lubricants, and other combustible substances.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Rotating shift
Ability to Commute:
- Los Angeles, CA 90045 (Required)
Work Location: In person
