Aircraft Mechanic Reclamation
Ascent Aviation Services is one of the largest aviation maintenance, repair, overhaul, storage and reclamation operations in the world. Our strength comes from our talented and professional employees who excel through teamwork and enthusiasm. Ascent Aviation Services continues to grow and are continually looking for motivated and career minded aviation professionals who will support our vision and goals.
JOB PURPOSE
Assist aircraft maintenance personnel in the removal of aircraft components, parts, and accessories.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands: Requires sitting, standing and walking for extended an period
of time. Requires frequent bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, balancing and reaching above shoulder level. Requires occasional crawling, climbing, lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling weight up to or over 50 pounds unassisted. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
Equipment Operated: Aircraft ground servicing equipment including tugs, tractors, hi-lifts, trucks, service carts and hand tools.
Work Location: Dismantlement area.
Protective Equipment Required: Goggles, safety glasses, face shields, ear protection, aprons, gloves, safety harnesses, and breathing equipment.
Potential Hazards: Exposure to high intensity noise levels, extreme changes in temperature, Hazardous materials identified on Safety Data Sheets, working with heights and/or around moving machinery; aircraft fuel vapor exposure.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Job Functions:
- Assists A P mechanics in removal of aircraft parts, to include, cleaning of parts, and tagging of parts.
- Ensures that proper documentation is made on training record for training received, and signed by the immediate Lead, Supervisor, or Manager.
- Performs task such as repair and maintenance of company equipment and shop housecleaning, under direct supervision.
Marginal Job Functions:
- Ensure that all work performed is done in a safe manner. Directs activities to protect employees from harm and maintain safe working conditions.
SMS REQUIREMENTS
- Employees are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with company policies and government regulations. These rules are written in the interest of preserving the lives and the resources entrusted to each employee, and when the rules are violated, the risk of a mishap is usually increased.
- Employees shall participate in safety education programs and train to recognize hazards on the job and how to report them promptly. As a condition of employment, each member of Ascent Aviation agrees to report errors, incidents, and accidents honestly.
- Any employee who observes an unsafe action or condition should bring it to the attention of supervisors and managers. Certain conditions may allow the employee to easily correct a condition or situation.
- In all cases, the employee must notify his/her supervisor of any actions taken by the employee. The first employee to observe an accident or incident should take immediate action to alert appropriate responders/supervision and to take reasonable steps to prevent further injury, or damage.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Ability to organize and plan work adhering to deadlines; attention to detail and mathematical skills; ability to read, write, and understand the English language and to follow verbal and written instruction; ability to interpret and apply technical data relating to position; ability to safely drive and operate a standard shift automotive vehicle and other applicable equipment; ability to work with supervision.
Education/Training: High School diploma or equivalent required. Education or training in aircraft maintenance or equivalent combination of education, training or experience preferred.
Experience: Six months to one-year experience in aircraft or automotive maintenance preferred.
Certificates/Licenses: Current valid driver license preferred but not required.