A&P Mechanic

Job Purpose:
The A&P Mechanic role provides aircraft maintenance and modification to a fleet of 65-A90 (U21) aircraft in support of the New World Screwworm (NWS) Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) mission at the Edinburg, TX base.

Key Responsibilities:

Follow directions and remain on task
Disassemble, clean and maintain aircraft components and parts
Organize and maintain shop environment, keeping it free from FOD
Perform routine and non-routine aircraft maintenance
Inspect aircraft and systems
Read and understand OEM manuals, drawings, and diagrams, be familiar and follow company policies and procedures, comply with FAA regulations and documentation
Troubleshoot and repair systems
Other duties as assigned

Skills/Qualifications:

High school education required, some college preferred
Must hold a valid Airframe & Powerplant license
Prior mechanical experience
Technical aptitude
Experience with turboprop aircraft, specifically King Air is preferred
Ability to:

Crawl in and out of tight spaces
Comfortably work at elevated heights of at least 40 feet for extended periods of time
Lift, balance and carry 50 lbs.
Work in enclosed hangars and exterior weather conditions
Work in close proximity to other people

Relocation to Edinburg, TX is required

Job Experience:
Mechanical acclamation, experience working with hands, repairing machines, troubleshooting, maintaining, modifying and improving all areas of aviation systems including electrical, sheet metal, general airframe and power plant in a well-recognized medium sized aviation operation.