Aviation Mechanical Component Shop Technician

Work site environment

• Noisy

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Adjust and repair systems according to specifications, technical drawings, manuals and established procedures
• Inspect maintenance work done by aircraft mechanics
• Repair and overhaul to ensure adherence to standards and procedures
• Troubleshoot aircraft mechanical systems
• Repair and overhaul aircraft structural, mechanical or hydraulic systems
• Maintain detailed repair, inspection and certification records and reports
• Dismantle airframes, aircraft engines or other aircraft systems for repair, overhaul and cleaning, and reassemble
• Perform and document routine maintenance
• Order and maintain inventory of parts and supplies
• Interpret blueprints/specifications/standards and written technical instructions

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office

Aviation special processes

• Heat treatment

Aircraft experience

• Large jet airplanes
• Large turboprops
• Small turboprops

Type of industry experience

• Commercial air carrier
• Corporate aviation
• General aviation
• Military aviation
• Repair and overhaul facility

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

• Aircraft maintenance – general
• Turbine engines

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver’s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Own tools/equipment

• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player