Aircraft Maintenance Specialist

1 week ago


South Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States Wipaire Inc Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Aircraft Maintenance Specialist to join our team at Wipaire Inc. As a key member of our technical support team, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our FireBoss product line.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide technical support for FireBoss installations, inspections, repairs, and maintenance
  • Train authorized installation and service network personnel
  • Collaborate with the engineering team to develop product improvements and new products
  • Support trade shows, operator's conferences, and outbound sales efforts through travel as needed
  • Conduct general office duties, including documentation of maintenance, repair, or installation procedures, engineering change requests, record keeping, etc.
Requirements
  • Four to ten years' minimum related general aviation aircraft mechanic experience
  • Prior experience working on FireBoss aircraft preferred
  • FAA Airframe & Power Plant (A & P) Certificate required; IA designation preferred
  • Two-year Technical or Trade School degree preferred
  • Ability to communicate in other languages, specifically Spanish, would be preferred, but not required
Preferred Skills and Abilities
  • Maintains expert knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures, and replacement of parts
  • Maintains expert knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair; and electrical theory
  • Maintains expert knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes, and shears
  • Maintains expert knowledge of FAA certification processes, including parts, manufacturing, repair processes, drawings, and all applicable compliance requirements
  • Has expert capability to plan, develop, and implement a preventive maintenance schedule for each aircraft and follow it, monitoring wear and aging of parts and systems and logging activities
  • Meets FAA regulatory and safety requirements in all aspects of the work
  • Proficient in computer skills, including MS Office; able to learn and utilize manufacturers' software and all applicable Wipaire software packages
  • Has expert capability to plan, prioritize, coordinate, and manage own work in a fast-paced environment; able to work unsupervised, make moderate to high-level decisions independently, and solve problems effectively and creatively
  • Has expert capability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
  • Is an expert capable of detail orientation and interpreting engineering drawings and requirements on prints
  • Displays high levels of customer service, responding promptly and thoroughly to the inquiries and needs of individuals both internal and external to the organization
  • Perform lifting of supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Hear, speak, and effectively verbally communicate in the English language, including following oral and written instructions, in order to communicate with people inside and outside the organization
  • Stand, squat, reach, kneel, bend, and twist/turn for extended periods of time and perform long hours of work in the shop and hangar, repairing and maintaining aircraft
  • Apply manual dexterity and visual acuity for operation of hand tools, power tools, and other equipment use in performing mechanic and maintenance duties
  • Move around the shop and hangar area repeatedly throughout the day
  • Travel nationally and potentially, internationally, as needed and directed by management; must be able to obtain and maintain a United States passport
  • Must have all required tools designated on the Wipaire minimum required tool list within 90 days of starting employment
  • Comply with drug testing requirements in compliance with federal regulations

Wipaire is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Women, minorities, the disabled, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Please visit our careers page at www.wipaire.com/careers to learn more about us and to apply.



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