Role and ResponsibilitiesWho We Are:CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, civil aviation, and healthcare by revolutionizing our customersu2019 training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and read

Aircraft Mechanic - A & P

CAE USA Inc. • 
Dothan, Alabama, United States
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:

Role and Responsibilities

Who We Are:

  • CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, civil aviation, and healthcare by revolutionizing our customersu2019 training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness.
  • CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAEs Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.
  • CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.

What We Have to Offer:

  • Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance
  • A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe
  • Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions
  • Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!

Summary

This position is contingent upon contract award

The Aircraft Mechanic is responsible to the Director of Aircraft Maintenance. The Aircraft Mechanicu2019s duties consist of accomplishing all aircraft maintenance and related functions to the aircraft at the assigned location. Duties include the required maintenance, inspections, repairs, modifications, servicing and cleaning to the aircraft and its installed systems and components. All of these functions will be accomplished in accordance with the aircraft manufactures and component manufactures approved manuals and documents, the applicable Federal Aviation Administration regulations and all relevant CAE policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Perform aircraft maintenance and related functions on aircraft at his assigned location.
  • Perform sheet metal and composite repairs.
  • Perform avionics and electrical system troubleshooting and repair.
  • Perform aircraft towing operations.
  • Servicing of all aircraft systems.
  • Recovery of disabled aircraft to include off site locations as required.
  • Service ground support equipment and performs preventive maintenance inspections on all ground support equipment. Perform functional checks, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, modifications, overhaul, paint and preservation of ground support equipment, special tools, and accessories.
  • Ensure a safe and secure work environment is maintained.
  • Ensure the maintenance facility, work areas, and equipment are maintained, cleaned, and orderly.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent-General Educational Development (GED).
  • Valid U.S. driveru2019s license.
  • Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license with no violations or enforcement actions.
  • 3 yearu2019s of A&P Mechanic experience, or an A&P Mechanic who is a recent graduate of a 14 CFR Part 147 certified Aviation Maintenance Technician School.
  • Operational knowledge of aircraft, aircraft systems, aircraft engines, propellers, and component parts.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Federal Aviation Regulations applicable to aircraft maintenance, in particular 14 CFR Parts 91 and 43.
  • Knowledge of the proper use of hand tools for aircraft maintenance operations to include sheet metal tools
  • Turbine powered aircraft experience desirable.
  • Inspection Authorization (IA) desirable.
  • Ability to read and understand technical documents, electrical schematics, and drawings.
  • Able to work with standard office type software programs, typical office computer and related equipment.
  • Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Preferred Skills

  • Inspection Authorization Certificate (desirable).
  • Rotary wing experience desirable

Security Responsibilities

Must complyu202Fwith all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures.u202F Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval.u202F All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.

  • Incumbent must be eligible for National Agency Check.
  • DUE TO U.S. GOVERNMENT CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS, ONLY U.S. CITIZENS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE.

Work Environment

This job may operate in a professional office environment, or hangar environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machine. Employee may be exposed to extreme heat of cold conditions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • Will be working outside on the flight ramp in all weather conditions, inside aircraft hangars, and in a regular office environment
  • Must be able to walk and/or climb stairs and ladder into an airplane cockpit.
  • Must be able to move and climb stands, ladders, and other aircraft maintenance equipment required to accomplish required aircraft maintenance tasks.
  • Must be able to stoop, bend, and crawl on top of or under machinery.
  • Domestic and international travel as required.
  • May be required to accompany aircraft in flight.
  • Rotating shifts between first and second shifts

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

CAE USA Inc. is an EOE/AA employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If youu2019d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here EEO is the Law poster.

PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractoru2019s legal duty to furnish information.

Position Type

Regular

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. With no exception.

As captured in our overarching value "One CAE", weu2019re proud to work as one passionate, boundaryless and inclusive team.

At CAE, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity or age.

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