Mechanic

Air Transport Components (ATC) in Gilbert, AZ, is an FAA-approved 145 Repair Station seeking experienced aircraft mechanics. Applicants must be able to pass pre-employment and random drug screenings as ATC maintains a drug-free workplace. Responsibilities include managing daily job tasks, meeting deadlines, ensuring maintenance documentation is accurate, and maintaining a clean work environment. Candidates should have at least 5 years of aircraft heavy maintenance structural repair experience, preferably in commercial or military aviation, and must possess strong mechanical and organizational skills.

Benefits include a matching 401(k), health insurance, and optional dental and vision coverage. The position is full-time, M-F scheduled between operating hours of 6:00 AM to 4:30pm. ATC offers a rotating work schedule of M-Th, 10-hour shifts, and M-F, 8-hour shifts on alternating weeks.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Safety Sensitive Position:

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs regular maintenance on aircraft components.
• Ensures proper working condition of mechanical systems before submitting to Quality Control.
• Develops and maintains records of maintenance, repairs, inspections, and any reports related to parts or services.
• Consults maintenance manuals and specifications to identify correct operations and specifications for replacements or repairs.
• Installs new parts to replace or repair defective or recalled parts or to enhance the performance of the aircraft components; performs these tasks efficiently and to specifications.
• Ensures proper function of operating systems via a variety of tests and tools.
• Identifies and resolves mechanical problems based on visual inspections or reports from customers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of aircraft parts, systems, and mechanics.
• Thorough understanding of tools and testing methods used to ensure proper functioning of an aircraft and its parts, systems, and mechanics.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and adhere to manual instructions to resolve complex mechanical issues.
• Detail-oriented with mechanical inclination.
• Superior and careful workmanship.
• Ability to perform consistently under stressful conditions.
• Ability to perform basic inspections and repairs.
• Ability to learn new skills and methods of repairs.
• Sufficient oral and verbal communication skills, as needed, to discuss equipment malfunctions and complete reports.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an FAA-accredited technical school program with a minimum of 1,900 actual class hours preferred, not required.
• A&P mechanic certification by the FAA preferred, not required.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand, lie, and kneel in awkward positions and spaces.
• Must be able to lift and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Manual dexterity and physical strength necessary to operate tools or make adjustments and repairs.
• Must have visual acuity to inspect equipment and identify defects.

Compensation and Benefits:

The starting pay range for this position is $28.00 to $35.00 per hour. This position is eligible for both overtime and quarterly bonuses, in addition to a sign on bonus. ATC offers a wide range of benefits that include:

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Ancillary benefits such as:
  • Long and short-term disability
  • Accident and hospitalization coverage
• 80 hours of accrued vacation time per year
• 40 hours of accrued sick time per year
• Employee referral program
• Educational assistance