Aircraft Technician

Overview:
Electric Boat is the premier designer and builder of nuclear powered submarines for the US Navy and we are experiencing a period of unprecedented growth We are looking for people who want to learn and grow within our Flight Operations Department. Currently we operate a Gulfstream 280 and two Beechcraft 1900D aircraft. The selected candidate will be part of our team delivering outstanding customer service and time savings to our employees helping to meet production goals. The aircraft technician will work along with our Flight Operations Maintenance Administrator ensuring all aircraft remain airworthy and available for use. This position provides training, opportunities for advancement within the company, and requires some travel (~20%).

Primary duties include but are not limited to:

Responsible for ensuring airworthiness of all company aircraft

Perform inspections, maintenance, service and repairing of aircraft and aircraft engines

Ensure that aircraft are in good mechanical condition and safe for flight, comply with company requirements and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and manufacturer’s technical data

Responsible for maintenance preflight and post flight inspections and corrective actions

Ensure aircraft maintenance is completed following established procedures and schedules

Liaise with FAA, aircraft manufacturers and other industry partners

Participate in technical operations meetings

Assume an active role in troubleshooting system discrepancies and ensure that maintenance work performed is done in the most efficient and cost effective manner

Assist in other flight department functions as assigned.

Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED

Current mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant rating(s)

Minimum of 5 years of aviation experience and have been actively engaged in aircraft maintenance within the past 2 years

Working knowledge of all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and must be familiar with CFR 14 Parts 43 and 91

Must have strong computer knowledge, including but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision

Ability to read and understand wiring diagrams, maintenance manuals and technical orders

Willing to work flexible hours and occasional weekends

Internal candidates must be from outside of operations 

Preferred Qualifications:

Gulfstream 280 and/or BeechCraft 1900D maintenance experience

FAA Inspection Authorization (IA)

FCC License and/or Avionics Electronic Technician (AET)

Experience with CAMP systems maintenance tracking program or similar

Skills:
Strong communications skills

Effectively writes routine reports and correspondence

Physical Qualifications:
Climbing, Crawling, Heavy Lifting, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes:
Cold, Dry, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Outside, Wet

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