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POSITION SUMMARY Seeking a Contract Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Technician to perform aircraft maintenance, repairs, and inspections in a commercial MRO environment. This role is responsible for ensuring aircraft safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance while supporting high-volume operations and meeting FAA and OEM standards. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • Performs routine inspections or special maintenance to prevent failures of aircraft mechanical systems and components; performs complete operations checks on hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, plumbing, precision assemblies, rigging and controls, etc. • Determines when a component should be repaired or replaced; decides upon necessary repair scheme, quantity and type of parts needed to accomplish proper repair; secures necessary parts from Stores or departmental supplies. • Repairs, reworks, and modifies worn or defective assemblies, making alterations or changes to units when necessary. • Follows approved maintenance procedures for subject component or system, consulting internal procedures that have been FAA approved, original equipment manufacturers (OEM's) technical data, and work package instructions. • Consult the Maintenance Lead if technical assistance is needed during the repair process. • Inspects completed work before signing off to identify any needed rework; performs rework; ensures that repaired components meet prescribed standards and tolerances. • Performs serviceability tests on repaired components/systems using test equipment specified by the original equipment manufacturer. • Completes work package documentation by signing/stamping after finishing all designated operations. • Submits completed/in-progress work to Maintenance Lead for review; submits to Quality Control for final/in-progress inspection and re-certification of airworthiness. • Provides Manager with performance statistics and other operational data, as requested. • Properly accounts for time and materials used in all inspection and maintenance activities. ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Education: • High School/ GED • Airframe & Powerplant License Experience: • Required: Airframe & Powerplant License. • Recommended five plus years’ experience in the repair or maintenance of aircraft, general aviation aircraft, aircraft component repair and overhaul, or aviation military experience. • Preferred three years plus of actual and recent depot level aircraft maintenance and repair experience, (repair of mechanical systems, components, hydraulics, pneumatics, plumbing, rigging etc.); proficiency with interpretation of original equipment manufacturer’s technical data or work package instructions; experience using power or pneumatic hand tools. • Experience may be credited from other related industries as determined by the hiring manager. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: • Assignments require Comprehensive Knowledge of all possible tasks and responsibilities within their Technical Area. • Skills are broadly applied in multiple Technical Areas. • Knowledge of machines and tools, including their uses, repairs and maintenance. • Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. • Skilled with repairing, troubleshooting, installing and equipment maintenance. • Knowledge of FAA requirements for aircraft maintenance procedures • Ability to interpret and comprehend manufacturer and FAA approved work package instructions; ability to inspect and install parts/components. Working Conditions / Environment/ Special Requirements • Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations. • As required by the position, must have the ability to wear a respirator as per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 "Respirator Protection" regulations with no restrictions that would prevent the proper use and/or seal of the respirator. • Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts if required • Employees will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations Embraer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.