Wipaire, Inc., is looking to hire an A&P Mechanic for our South St. Paul, MN facility. We offer first shift positions in a clean, air conditioned work environment. In addition, we are open to hiring individuals on a part time basis and individuals with aircraft maintenance experience who do not have their A&P license.
We are a general aviation industry leader in diversified aviation services and have been recognized for quality products, services and technological innovations. Wipaire is a privately held company that has been in business for 60 years. We provide a truly unique and rewarding work environment that values employees, along with their contributions to the success of the company.
Position Summary:
The A & P Mechanic inspects, repairs, and modifies aircraft structures and structural components; maintains & repairs aircraft components; determines equipment malfunctions; interprets technical documentation; and restores equipment condition and/or operation.
Position Responsibilities:
- Ensures that all aircraft are airworthy.
- Performs annual aircraft inspections. Documents all areas needing maintenance.
- Performs repairs and maintenance, following workbook instructions, according to industry and Wipaire standards and to meet FAA regulations.
- Maintains and repairs aircraft components. Assembles and installs flight controls, engines, pneumatics, fuel systems, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, hydraulics, mechanical components and accessories.
- Repairs and modifies aircraft structures and structural components.
- Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions. Examines and inspects aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and de-icers to locate cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems.
- Maintains, repairs, and rebuilds aircraft structures, functional components, and parts such as wings and fuselage, rigging, hydraulic units, oxygen systems, fuel systems, electrical systems, gaskets, and seals.
- Applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as blueprints or manufacturers’ manuals.
- Ensures all safety and regulatory related requirements are met.
- Maintains repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance, as needed.
Qualifications/knowledge, skills, abilities:
- Two to three years’ minimum general aviation aircraft mechanic experience preferred.
- Airframe & Power Plant (A & P) license preferred, but not required.
- Ability to meet FAA regulatory and safety requirements in all aspects of the work.
- Perform lifting of supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Hear, speak and effectively verbally communicate in the English language, including following oral and written instructions, in order to communicate with people inside and outside the organization.
- Stand, squat, reach, kneel, bend, and twist/turn for extended periods of time and perform long hours of work in the shop and hangar, repairing and maintaining aircraft.
- Must be able to use hand tools, including wrenches, hammers, power tools, and other tools used in testing aircraft and parts, and a computer, phone, and photocopier.
- Must have all required tools designated within 90 days of starting employment.
- Must comply with Wipaire FOD prevention plan
Wipaire offers competitive wages and a generous benefits package. Please e-mail resume to: hr@wipaire.com or mail/fax resume to our office. No calls or walk-ins please. Wipaire is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Women, minorities, the disabled and veterans are encouraged to apply.