Aircraft Mechanic / Assistant Technician
Location
Bend, OR | United States
Job description
WHO WE ARE
Epic Aircraft, based in beautiful Bend, Oregon, is the leading designer and manufacturer of high performance, all composite, six-seat single-engine turboprop aircraft. We're seeking talented and creative individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in the aerospace and/or composite technology industries.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
- Entry-level Position in Flight Support
- Entry-Level positions provide a path for you to grow into an Aerospace Career
- Starting at $20-22/hr. dependent on experience.
- On-the-job training and Advancement Opportunities
- Monday - Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
- Three (3) weeks of paid time off ( Includes a Paid week Off Between Christmas and New Year )
- Seven (7) paid holidays
- Discretionary year-end Bonus
- 100% paid health, vision, and dental benefits for employees & 50% for dependents
- 401K retirement plan with a 3% matching program
- Pay Increases based on performance
- Friendly team environment and fun company events
- After 32 months of on-the-job-training and self-study, you can get FAA permission to test to become a certified aircraft mechanic.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
As a member of the Flight Support Team, the Aircraft Mechanic / Assistant Technician will assist in any area of Epic Flight Support's Repair Station as needed. This includes assisting lead mechanics in performing routine maintenance tasks, in addition to shop floor upkeep, organization and cleaning. May be tasked with duties such as cleaning and polishing interior and exterior aircraft surfaces. This includes cleaning aircraft parts, equipment, or surfaces using brushes, clothes, cleaners, disinfectants and vacuums. This is a Great job for you if you are looking for a career you can grow with. Other duties may include:
- Assist experienced A&P (Airframe & Powerplant) Mechanics in troubleshooting and repairing aircraft by following oral or written instructions and detailed written procedures
- Remove, clean, inspect, or replace aircraft components following training and written procedures
- Ensure work area is maintained in a clean, safe & organized manner daily
- Comply with regulations and procedures such as, Hazardous Material (HAZMAT), Foreign Object Damage (FOD), Tool Control, and OSHA safety practices
- Clean inside and outside aircraft windows and fuselage
- Vacuum aircraft floors, Wipe down and clean surfaces
- Remove trash and clean aircraft cockpit
- Help in other areas as needed or assigned
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM
- Previous automotive or aircraft maintenance experience preferred
- Professional appearance and excellent customer service skills; will need to interact with aircraft customers, passengers, and Epic Team
- A "can-do", teachable attitude, with a willingness to help any person on the team with any task
- Possess the ability to work productively, efficiently and effectively with initiative and limited direction
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Basic computer skills
- Able to work as part of a team to ensure meeting quality standards
- High standards for following instructions, work quality and productivity
- Some lifting may be required
- Able to stand for the majority of a shift in addition to moving about the facility to support the work
- Able to work with minimal supervision
- Self-motivated, self-disciplined, organized, and driven individual
- Able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Authorized to legally work in the U.S. for any company without sponsorship now or in the future
- This posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but rather constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function
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