Part-Time Aviation Maintenance Technician

Description: Ameriflight, LLC is the nation’s largest Part 135 Cargo airline and the unparalleled leader in scalable, outsourced aviation services to the regional express airfreight market. Our diversified portfolio of offerings allow major cargo integrators, manufacturers, aircraft operators and freight forwarders to adapt to the ever-changing demands and speed of a modern air cargo supply chain. We operate over 150 dedicated cargo aircraft, including the Saab 340B, Embraer 120, Fairchild SA227, Beechcraft 1900, and Beechcraft 99 from bases across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. General Duties: Flexible schedule weekends, no benefits Help installation, maintenance, and repair workers in maintenance, parts replacement, and repair of aircraft Adjust and connect or disconnects wiring, piping, tubing, and other parts, using hand tools or power tools Perform duties, such as furnishing tools and supplies to other workers; cleaning work area, machines, and tools; and holding materials or tools for workers Assemble and disassemble machinery, equipment, components, and parts Clean or lubricate machinery, equipment, instruments, tools, work areas, and other objects, power tools and cleaning equipment Help mechanics maintain and repair vehicles, industrial machinery, and electrical equipment Position vehicles, machinery, equipment, physical structures and other objects, for assembly or installation, hand tools, power tools, and moving equipment Assist with preheating, launch and recovery, servicing, and fluids Towing of aircraft Safety: Comply with all safety aspects of your position Be familiar with Ameriflight's safety policies Follow Ameriflight's practices and procedures Keep your work areas clean and free of hazards; correct unsafe conditions when encountered and report those that you can’t personally correct to a supervisor Physical Requirements: Ability to reach horizontally and vertically with arms Sufficient dexterity to manipulate small objects and print or write legibly Sufficient physical ability, strength, mobility and stamina to lift, carry, push or pull objects which may frequently exceed 70 pounds in a series of functional tests which clearly simulates the work environment Physical ability to sit for extended periods of time Requires the ability to be sedentary for extended periods of time Shall perceive the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, the manual dexterity to operate business related equipment, and handle and work with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job Requirements: Must hold a valid FAA Aircraft Mechanic certificate with Airframe & Powerplant ratings Must be at least 18 years of age Must be eligible to work in US Positive disposition, professional attitude, professional appearance Ability to gain airport access badge Successful completion of pre-employment required DOT drug screening and other required background checks Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance Requires the ability to understand and retain information provided verbally and written Requires knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance Valid Driver's License required and must meet all company insurance criteria