Gear Technician

POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Production Shop Supervisor, the Gear Technician services aircraft landing gear components through troubleshooting, diagnostic testing, and parts replacement at the component/depot level using manuals and other data. This position requires strong mechanical ability and great attention to detail. A Gear Technician must be willing to accomplish both repetitive and unfamiliar tasks on a regular basis with the use of aviation repair manuals.




ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

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Performs inspections, maintenance, and repairs of components such as landing gear and related

components.

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Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.

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Measure parts for wear, using precision instruments.

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Replace or repair worn, defective, or damaged components, using hand tools, gauges, and testing

equipment.

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Modify aircraft structures, space vehicles, systems, or components, following drawings, schematics, charts, engineering orders, and technical publications.

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Orders parts and requests vendor repair work to be accomplished.

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Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance.

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Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

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Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.

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Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

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Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of

the learning experience.

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Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.

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Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.

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Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.

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Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.

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Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.

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Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a

task.

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Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.

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Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.

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Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.

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Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.

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Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given

deadlines.

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Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required

Experience:Experience in Aircraft Maintenance preferred.

Extensive experience in Auto Mechanics desired.

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