Airframe And Powerplant Maintenance Technician

Job summary
Seeking a motivated Airframe and Power plant technician to join our Aviation Maintenance TeamPerform scheduled/unscheduled maintenance and servicing activities on US Department of Energy AircraftWork at Nellis Airforce Base, Las Vegas, Nevada
Job seniority: mid-to-senior level
Responsibilities
• Accomplish scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and servicing activities on US Department of Energy Aircraft• Assist technicians and maintenance personnel in the development, integration, installation and removal of standard mission equipment in aircraft• Maintain aircraft in accordance with latest revision of the manufacturer's instructions, applicable FAA Federal Aviation Regulations and Aviation Operations Manual• Operate and maintain ground support equipment• Conduct inspections on work in progress during aircraft maintenance activities• Coordinate modifications and major repairs with the FAA• Provide input to aircraft maintenance procedures• Plan and conduct work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application, adaptation, and modification of standard techniques, guidelines, procedures, and criteria• Devising new approaches to maintenance• Plan, guide, or prepare administrative and technical documents as required for maintenance
Requirements
• Associate degree in field related to the position plus at least 5 years' progressive related experience or High School diploma plus 7 years' progressive related experience• Possess an FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate• Be proficient at troubleshooting and diagnosing turbine powered airplane and helicopter airframe, engine, and electrical systems• Working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations Parts 91, 65, 43, and 21• Effective oral, written, and electronic communication skills• Participate in the Deployment Authorization Program (DAP)• Capable of lifting and carrying up to 75 lbs• Occasional overtime, weekend work, and travel may be required• Beechcraft B-350 airplane, Bell-412/212 helicopter and/or Leonardo AW139, Pratt and Whitney PT6 Series Engine experience and FAA Inspection Authorization are desired• Must possess a valid driver's license
Benefits
• Highly competitive salaries• Medical, dental, and vision benefits• Pension and a 401k• Paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays• Relocation assistance• Tuition assistance and reimbursement