Aircraft Mechanic Job Description Template

Job title

Aircraft Mechanic

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable aircraft mechanic to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will perform scheduled inspections such as annual, 100-hour and airline checks, diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic problems and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled inspections such as annual, 100-hour and airline checks
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic problems
• Repair or replace engines, landing gear, brakes and components
• Repair aircraft structures and sheet metal
• Comply with airworthiness directives and service bulletins
• Document maintenance in logbooks and records per FAA rules
• Test systems and return aircraft to service
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• Postsecondary nondegree award
• Current license or certification as required by [state]
• Working knowledge of aircraft systems and inspections and faa regulations and documentation
• Integrity and attention to detail and working under time pressure
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• FAA A&P certificate
• Inspection Authorization (IA)
• FCC GROL
• Experience with calibrated torque wrenches

Skills

• Engine (powerplant) maintenance
• Sheet metal and structures
• Safety wiring and torque
• Troubleshooting with maintenance manuals
• Teamwork
• Clear documentation

Work environment and schedule

Aircraft mechanics work in hangars, on flight lines and at repair stations, sometimes outdoors in all weather. The work can be noisy and involves heights, confined spaces and exposure to chemicals. Full-time, often on nights, weekends and holidays because many aircraft are maintained when not flying. Overtime is common.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.