AVTECH Global is looking for an Aircraft Tech I in Dallas, TX.

Shift: First (05:30 to 16:00); other shifts may be available

Pay Rate: $26.94 per hour

Job Type: Full-time, Contract

Contract Duration: 12 months (w/opportunity for extension)

Benefits:

• coverage of up to one-half of employee's medical insurance premium for a base plan
• eight (8) paid holidays
• per diem split (if qualified)
• three (3) sets of uniforms (if applicable)
• opportunity to become a direct hire after ninety (90) days

Experience/Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Participation in a DOT/FAA drug and alcohol program is required. **
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Unique Skills:

• 2 years of aviation maintenance experience is required.

Purpose:

Under close supervision, performs or assists with inspection, maintenance, and repair of basic aircraft systems and structures.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Communicate as required to receive and understand work assignments.
• Perform basic aircraft inspections, repairs, and modifications under close supervision.
• Assist with movement of aircraft as required.
• Properly complete CMP cards, work order sign-offs, and other paper work in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all work accomplished meets quality standards and specifications.
• Properly identify (tag) customer property and equipment.
• Store aircraft components and other customer property securely and safely.
• Follow standard operating procedures when operating ground support equipment (external power carts, hydraulic power units, hydraulic lift platforms, forklifts, compressed gas cylinders, etc.)
• Ensure all customer property is properly protected.
• Use material tracking system to create parts demand, and to charge labor to Work Orders, items, and squawks.
• Properly collect and dispose of waste fuel, oil, hydraulic and de-icing fluids, and solvent rags.
• Apply 6S and Lean Initiatives to keep shops, hangars, and aircraft work areas clean and uncluttered.
• Properly use and maintain company-provided tools and equipment. Return items to designated storage area after use.
• Comply with safety rules and procedures. Use protective equipment as required and be alert for unsafe conditions. Address and report unsafe conditions before putting people or property at risk.
• In support of aircraft certification and final phase testing, may include flight tests on aircraft as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

• Working knowledge of FAA regulations, process specifications, Repair Station and Quality Control manuals, and company policies and procedures.

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.