Mechanic, General Aviation Painter (Contract)

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc offers advanced solutions to meet the most complex U.S. defense, security, space, and intelligence requirements. Celebrating over 50 years in the US, we remain a trusted government partner, leveraging world-class satellite, laser communication, rotor and fixed wing solutions to help our national security, defense and space focused customers meet their missions.

Airbus U.S. looks to employ a commitment driven team, dedicated to enabling our customer's mission success. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment and a welcoming and engaging staff. With competitive compensation and superior employee benefits, as well as a commitment to fostering individual career growth, Airbus U.S. is the place where top talent wants to work.

Position Summary:

Disassemble, clean, inspect, reassemble, repair, and test aircraft components in accordance to appropriate Component Maintenance Manuals, work instructions and the FAA. This position is "safety sensitive"; therefore all FAA required compliance will be followed.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform all maintenance in accordance with FAA approved data and to the standards of good workmanship as required by Airbus Defense & Space.
• Keep safety of flight in the forefront at all times in the production of an airworthy product.
• Ensure assigned work area is kept clean and free of hazards to both personnel and the components.
• Follow all necessary safety precautions; hearing and eye protection, use of chemicals, engine and propeller hazards, fall protection, etc.
• Accurately and legibly record all information required on internal company forms and aircraft maintenance documents in conformance to company, customer and FAA requirements.
• Ensure appropriate use of the correct tools for the application and that tooling is serviceable and calibrated when necessary.
• Locate, understand and implement the appropriate technical data used while performing maintenance.
• Knowledgeable of painting for aircraft parts i.e. the preparation, painting application, paint safety, etc.
• Perform duties that may be assigned by the Component Shop and MRO Leads.
• Ensure assigned work area is kept clean and free of hazards to both personnel and the aircraft.
• Follow all necessary safety precautions; hearing and eye protection, use of chemicals, engine and propeller hazards, fall protection, etc.
• As a "safety sensitive" position, this position requires that the employee be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner as an essential job function.
• Comply with OSHA Safety Regulations.
• Participate in on-the-job training as required.
• Observe safety procedures and personnel policies.
• Regular attendance required as outlined in company policy.

Additional Responsibilities:

Education:

• High School Diploma.
• Training in Airframe and Power Plant or an A&P license is preferred.

Experience:

• 3-5 Years prior experience in aviation maintenance.
• Certified by FAA with a current Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic license is a plus, but not required.
• Familiar with turbo prop aircraft preferred.
• Parts painting experience is required.
• Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages):
• English language is required.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Travel Required:

• 10% Potential Domestic and International travel.

Eligibility:

• Authorized to Work in the US.

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting, Standing, Squatting/Kneeling, Walking, Speaking, Hearing, Vision, Manual Dexterity, ability to work in somewhat confined spaces.

Equal Opportunity:

Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orien