Aircraft Mechanic
Elliott Aviation, a leader in aircraft solutions, has an exciting opportunity for an Aircraft Mechanic at their facility in Des Moines, IA. As an Aircraft Mechanic, you will be part of a team working to provide outstanding products and services to our customers. Since 1936, Elliott Aviation has been a world-class provider of comprehensive and customer-focused solutions for business aviation. Our vision, building partnerships that last, applies to our employees as well as our customers.
This position is responsible for inspecting, testing, adjusting, repairing, and performing other tasks related to the maintenance and repair of airframe and engine systems and components.
Benefits & Perks
Elliott Aviation takes pride in offering a competitive and comprehensive benefit package to its employees to ensure our team is well cared for. Benefits begin the first day of employment!
This position is responsible for inspecting, testing, adjusting, repairing, and performing other tasks related to the maintenance and repair of airframe and engine systems and components.
Benefits & Perks
Elliott Aviation takes pride in offering a competitive and comprehensive benefit package to its employees to ensure our team is well cared for. Benefits begin the first day of employment!
- Sign-on Bonus and relocation bonus potential
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance- Significant cost are contributed by Elliott Aviation as part of our commitment to providing a comprehensive benefit program. Plus, you can earn lower rates through our wellness program.
- RXnGo Pharmacy benefit – Generic prescription coverage at zero cost to the employee
- Time Off – You will receive 8 paid holidays and paid vacation.
- Relocation Assistance Provided for most of our positions
- 401(k) – Company Match
- Company Sponsored short-time and long-term disability as well as life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential consultation and resources services 24/7
- Training and Education- On average, Elliott Aviation invests upwards of $3,000 per team member on development of technical skills as well as soft and leadership skills
- Performs inspections, servicing, and repairs of a complex nature on various aircraft systems and components
- Efficiently and effectively troubleshoot and function test referencing manufacturer’s technical documents across a variety of airframe, engine and component systems
- Leads aircraft projects as directed by the Crew Chief and Supervisor
- Expertly prepares and completes various documents for maintenance/ modification record keeping purposes, as required by FAA Airworthiness Regulations, Elliott Aviation Policies and Processes, FAA Approved Repair Station and Quality Control Manuals, and personal training logs (OJT)
- Proficiently and consistently locate and uses the appropriate technical data to accomplish any and all tasks
- Support, maintain, and comply with all Federal, OSHA, State and local regulations, and Elliott Aviation’s Environmental, Health, and Safety Policies and Processes
- Perform related duties, as assigned.
- Willingness to work on a team with both experienced technicians and mentor junior technicians with a calm demeanor.
- Willingness to learn by taking guidance from others
- Ability to communicate well in straightforward situations
- Organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to maintain a safe and clean work environment
- Must possess excellent mechanical aptitude and a desire to work
- Airframe & Powerplant Certificate required
- Ability to attain & retain AOA badge or Airport requirements
- FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) preferred
- Must obtain & retain designation as an Elliott Aviation Production Inspector (Blue stamp)
- High school graduate or equivalency degree required
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of FARs 43, 65, 91, 135, 145
- 5+ years Aircraft maintenance experience preferred
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology -
Industries
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Airlines and Aviation
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