Aircraft Component Repairman

SUMMARY:

AirCorps Aviation, located in Bemidji, MN, is known for award-winning restorations of WWII aircraft. We also support the aerospace industry through part manufacturing, part sales, and historic document preservation. With over 60 employees and growing, we are looking for talented individuals to join our team.

The Aircraft Component Repairman is responsible for the precision restoration, repair, and overhaul of aircraft systems and system components. He will ensure that work accomplished leads the industry’s highest quality standards and meets regulatory requirements.

Reports To: General Manager

Full-time Benefit Packages Include:

  • Health Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Term Life Insurance

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

Responsibilities & Authorities:

  • Performs additional duties as assigned.
  • Restores, repairs, and overhauls vintage and modern aircraft systems and system components.
  • Inspects and signs off own work, and work of others, as necessary for meeting compliance
  • requirements
  • Completes and maintains all required paperwork, records, and documentation.
  • Provides own basic tools used in general aviation maintenance and is experienced in their use.

Qualifications:

  • Be able to read, write, and speak English clearly.
  • FAA Mechanic Certificate with an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Rating.
  • Inspection Authorization (IA) desirable.
  • Repair Station experience desirable.
  • Experience with aircraft flight controls, hydraulics, electrical, furnishings, and other aircraft systems.
  • Minimum 3-5 years in vintage aircraft maintenance or general aviation maintenance.
  • Experience working with diverse types of piston engine aircraft.
  • Must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the aircraft maintenance field.
  • Must be able to stand, lie, and kneel in awkward positions and spaces.
  • Must be able to perform work on scaffolding or ladders.
  • Must have manual dexterity and physical strength necessary to operate tools or make adjustments and repairs.
  • Must have visual acuity to inspect equipment and identify defects.
  • Must be able to hear well enough to test sounds and identify functioning level of aircraft.
  • Must be able to lift and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds at a time.