AIRFRAME & POWERPLANT (A&P) MECHANIC

Company: Cirrus Aircraft
Location: Kissimmee
Posted on: November 4, 2024

Job Description:

DescriptionCirrus Aircraft's Mission is to deliver an aviation experience that is the pinnacle of innovation, quality, and safety to our customers. Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet---, the world's first single engine Personal Jet and recipient of the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined performance, comfort and safety in aviation with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System - (CAPS -) - the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. To date, worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft has passed nine million hours and over 250 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS - as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft. Find out more at cirrusaircraft.com.Cirrus offers a competitive benefits package and is dedicated to the advancement of general aviation. The Cirrus Flying Club offers employees and their family members the unique opportunity to obtain their private pilot's license in the comfort of a Cirrus or rent a Cirrus for an impromptu adventure at a greatly reduced rate. We are committed to investing in the future of our employees and company by offering professional development and career progression opportunities and we engage employees by offering several employee and family events throughout the year, as well as the opportunity to take part in activity clubs and community events.Job Summary:Airframe & Powerplant technicians are certified and licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration to perform maintenance, scheduled and unscheduled on airframes and engines on aircraft registered in the United States of America.The shift for this position will be Monday-Friday 7am-330pm.Essential Duties:Examine replacement aircraft parts for defectsDiagnose mechanical or electrical problemsRead and understand maintenance manuals and other technical documents and identify repair proceduresRepair wings, brakes, electrical systems and other aircraft componentsReplace defective parts using approved toolingTest aircraft parts with proper diagnostic equipmentInspect complete work for compliance and performance standardsReview and research aircraft recordsInterpret flight test data to diagnose malfunction and performance problemsAssemble aircraft components, perform required measurement and testingInstall system software and databasesEducation and/or Experience:Possess FAA Airframe, Power plant or Airframe and Power plant Certificate or equivalent work experience (Repairman Certificate eligible)Practical experience preferredCirrus SR2X Experience/Factory Training a plusAircraft paint and refinishing experience a plusAdditional Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities:Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration RegulationsCertificates or Licensures:FAA Airframe, Power Plant or Airframe and Power Plant CertificateOther Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Overtime hours may be required.Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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