Research & Development (R&D) Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic

The Research & Development (R&D) Engineering team is tasked with the development of components and new technologies intended for evaluation on next generation aircraft. The Research & Development (R&D) Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic will be responsible for installation of components, assemblies, and systems, performing maintenance, repair and alteration on aircraft. The Experimental A&P Mechanic must be able to ensure the final product meets the design criteria and Cirrus specifications. This position places a premium on the individual to be constantly learning, growing and applying new industry technologies, and providing long term value to the company. The individual must be self-motivated, have a high degree of integrity, and enjoy working with a highly diverse cross functional team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interpret and work from engineering drawings, blue prints.
• Install and service the aircraft systems as required, inspect engine parts for improper wear or other defects, perform engine runs, demonstrate ability to learn and retain new skills.
• Successfully collaborate with a wide audience during the development of new technologies, designs, and build efforts.
• Proficient in the use of specifications, drawings, and verbal instructions to determine sequence of operations
• Operate, inspect, repair and replace aircraft system components, evaluate and troubleshoot flight control rigging, aircraft structures, fuel, brake, environmental and electrical systems, replace or repair faulty components such as alternators, magnetos, propeller, ignition system, fuel system, etc.

Education and/or Experience:

• Minimum 5-7 Years aviation industry experience
• Aviation maintenance background. Airframe power plant license and/or Inspection Authorization mandatory.
• Familiar with the applicable FARs and techniques, practices, aids, equipment, and tools used to perform maintenance.

Computer Skills      

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Additional Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Cirrus aircraft experience preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of machine tools, metal fabrication or composites, would be a plus

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.

This opportunity is located in Duluth, Minnesota.  As the home to our corporate headquarters, Duluth is a four-season city on the western tip of Lake Superior and was voted “Best Town” by Outside Magazine. The splendor of the largest freshwater lake in the world offers a multitude of outdoor activities for adventure or rejuvenation. The North Shore lifestyle is known its year-round activities, including bicycle and snowmobile trails, kayaking, rock climbing, fishing, hiking, golfing, sailing and skiing. And as a top employer in the area, Cirrus Aircraft was recently named “Best Overall Large Company to Work for in the Northland” and “Best Workplace Culture” by the Duluth News Tribune readers.

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.