LIFT Academy - Aircraft Maintenance Technician Apprentice - IND

POSITION PURPOSE Under guidance of a Licensed A&P Mechanic, performs preventive maintenance, repair, modifications and other maintenance of aircraft, components and related equipment in accordance with standards and regulations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Repairs, modifies, replaces or otherwise performs routine aircraft maintenance work in a safe and timely manner. Accurately completes required maintenance-related paperwork. Communicates effectively with other maintenance personnel at all levels by keeping co‑workers and leadership apprised of work progress and difficulties as they arise. Completes on‑job training (OJT) forms and any required reading. Reads and interprets manufacturer and airline maintenance manuals, service bulletins, drawings and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repair, replacement or modification. Helps with general cleanup of work areas. Maintains regular and prompt attendance and time‑clock adherence. Demonstrates effective and appropriate conduct with co‑workers. Evaluates area and equipment to ensure that safety is not compromised before performing any maintenance action; applies safety first at all times. Completes all department internal company forms, maintenance records, documents, work orders, etc., including performing maintenance computer‑system transactions as required. Reads and acknowledges timely understanding of maintenance newsletters and company emails. Performs other duties as assigned or required. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE High school diploma or equivalent. Able to use and navigate within Microsoft Office. Strong mechanical aptitude. Able to work both in a team setting and individually. PREFERRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Previous mechanical experience working in a shop environment. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Must successfully pass background check and drug test. No previous felony convictions and possess a stable employment history. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, write and understand the English language. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively and be understood before groups of associates in the organization. REASONING/PROBLEM‑SOLVING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations. DECISION MAKING Possess decision‑making skills. Makes limited decisions and determines best methods to solve problems by referring to established precedents and policies. Impact of decisions is moderately low. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Able to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle and feel, reach with hands and arms at least 90% of the time. Able to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl up to 60% of the time. Able to lift up to 50 pounds at least 35% of the time. Must be able to see to perform work and to see approaching vehicles, aircraft and machinery. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work near moving mechanical parts, work with fumes or airborne particles over 90% of the time. Work in high, precarious places up to 50% of the time. Work around toxic or caustic chemicals up to 30% of the time. Withstand risk of electric shock and work with explosives up to 10% of the time. Work in outdoor weather conditions inside and outside an open‑air hangar up to 100% of the time. The work environment can be very loud. Able to wear a respirator and protective equipment for testing and regular duties. This includes minimal facial hair in order to ensure proper fit of respirator in accordance with OSHA regulations. Able to work nights, evenings, weekends and holidays to support 24‑hour operations. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Ability to travel up to 15% of the time, including overnight and weekend travel. #J-18808-Ljbffr