Sr Aircraft Mechanic

Summary

The Senior Aircraft Mechanic performs maintenance to service, repair, and overhaul aircraft to insure airworthiness. Utilizes technical skills and knowledge to train and develop mechanics. Assists Leads with daily operation of functional area while working under minimal supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

General 

• Oversees and co-signs for uncertified mechanics in accordance with the GTI RSM procedures.
• Has intermediate knowledge of all areas of the aircraft and assigned work area. 
• Repair, modify, replace, or otherwise perform routine and non-routine aircraft maintenance work. 
• Reads and interprets manufacturer and airline maintenance manuals, service bulletins, drawings, engineering orders, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repair, replacement, or modification.
• Rig and operational test all flight control surfaces including autopilot, landing gear systems and engine systems.
• Trouble shoots landing gear, flight control, engines, hydraulic and air-conditioning systems.
• Uses technical data to order parts and ensure material is effective for aircraft being installed on.
• Gathers information to submit to Engineering as needed.
• Recognizes unsafe conditions and takes immediate corrective action.
• May assist Leads with planning, production, and quality assurance of assigned projects.
• Communicates effectively with other maintenance personnel at all levels by keeping co-workers and leadership apprised of work progress and difficulties as they arise.
• Facilitates On-the-Job Training (OJT) to provide learning opportunities through work assignment and mentoring.
• Helps with general clean-up of work area. 
• Responsible for accurately clocking to jobs. 
• Regular and prompt attendance. 
• Effective and appropriate conduct with co-workers. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, accepts constructive criticism/feedback and changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts effectively in verbal and written form, exhibits good listening and comprehension, keeps others informed and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Dependability - Responds to requests for service and assistance, follows instruction and responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions and doing the best job possible, keeps commitments, and maintains reliable attendance.
• Initiative - Sets and achieves challenging goals, demonstrates persistence, and overcomes obstacles, measures self against standard of excellence, recognizes and acts on opportunities, and takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities, exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to building a positive team spirit, and puts success of team above own interests.
• Work Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, displays commitment to excellence, looks for ways to improve and promote quality, applies feedback to improve performance, and monitors own work to ensure quality.

Summary of Education, Experience & Certification

High School education or equivalent. Minimum three (3) years of recent commercial/military aircraft maintenance and/or MRO experience preferred.  Applicable Repairman, Airframe, or Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification required.

Employees working on programs subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations must qualify as a US Person which is defined as a US Citizen, a Permanent Resident who does not work for a foreign company/foreign government/foreign governmental agency or organization, or a political asylee for legal compliance purposes.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate in English (read, write, and verbally communicate).
• Ability to read and interpret documents.
• Must have knowledge of fundamental maintenance operations and practices and be able to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to operate ground support equipment e.g. power carts, Hi-Reach, etc. as required. 
• May be required to move or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to work outside of core business hours, as required.
• Able to comply with DOT/FAA Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.
• Able to climb and work on step stools and/or ladders.
• Able to reach overhead.
• Normal or corrected vision (required to perform exacting tasks).
• Full range of motion with both hands.
• Ability to work in a stooping, kneeling, or standing position, and in cramped areas.

The expected WA salary range for this position is between $61,000.00 - $85,000.00 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, location, and other factors permitted by law. Our suite of comprehensive benefits include healthcare (medical, dental & vision), life insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) savings plan with company match.

About Greenpoint Technologies 
Greenpoint delivers nose-to-tail VIP Jet aircraft interiors for private clients and Heads-of-State.  We are proud to be known in the aerospace industry for our design and engineering innovation, award-winning company culture, and on-time delivery of our beautiful products. We use leading-edge tools and employee-built processes to deliver extraordinary, one-of-a-kind custom aircraft interiors.  It’s complex work, but we work smart.  In return for hard work, collaboration, and creativity, our people experience a culture custom built for high achievers:

• Big jobs and stretch assignments.
• High accountability environment, with transparent decisions aligned to values, open communication, and engaged leadership.
• Ability to make a big, visible impact on the end product. 

We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.