Garmin · 2 weeks ago
Senior Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Salem, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expGarmin is seeking a full-time Senior Aircraft Maintenance Technician in their Salem, OR location. In this role, you will be responsible for performing routine to complex aircraft maintenance activities while mentoring less-experienced technicians and ensuring compliance with FAA regulations.
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Responsibilities
Assist with tracking aircraft inspection status and forecasting inspection schedules
Maintain aircraft in accordance with current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations
Perform routine to complex aircraft maintenance activities including but not limited to oil and filter changes, tire maintenance, lightbulb and battery replacements and general aircraft servicing as well as performing aircraft weighing/major repairs/alterations
Prepare logbook entries for inspections
Mentor less-experienced Aircraft Maintenance Technician 1 and 2 technicians
Must be willing to work overtime and work a flexible schedule if needed
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
Must possess a minimum of 10 years relevant aviation maintenance experience OR equivalent combination of education / related military experience and/or aviation related experience
Must possess an Aircraft Mechanics certificate with an Airframe and Powerplant rating
Ability to perform inspections on small single and multiengine aircraft
Ability to perform routine and complex maintenance items with no assistance / supervision
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve routine discrepancies with limited assistance
Ability to interpret simple wiring diagrams without assistance
Demonstrate an understanding of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations
Proficiency with towing and taxiing aircraft
Ability to prepare required aircraft logbook entries for inspections
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency using Microsoft Office products
Experience working within compliance of Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements
Must possess the ability to routinely bend, twist, and lift up to 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 100 lbs. while using safe lifting techniques; pushing/pulling equipment up to 200 lbs.; standing and sitting for extended periods of time; kneeling, stooping, crouching, and crawling; climbing and utilizing ladders to connect cables and walking long distances throughout the facility; repetitive motion
Tolerates products, materials and fumes associated with aircraft maintenance; tolerates working in confined spaces and heights above four feet
Tolerates working in extreme temperatures and noisy environments
Benefits
Garmin's benefit program
Company
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