FAA RS Acft Tech Trainee

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Job description

PDS Tech is seeking an RS Acft Tech Trainee for an open position in Savannah, GA.

Position Purpose:

• Under direct supervision of the Mechanical Team Lead or Senior Tech, assist with the inspection, maintenance and repair of customer aircraft.

• In this position, the employee will gain knowledge of and familiarity with the Gulfstream aircraft, with internal procedures for work completion and quality control, and with the ways in which multiple shops must work together to meet production goals.

Job Description
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Goals of the Aircraft Tech Trainee are to gain experience in the inspection and maintenance of various Company aircraft systems (airframe structural, electrical, hydraulic, fuel, landing gear, flight controls and rigging, engines, conditioned air, anti-ice, and other sub-systems). Make effective use of technical reference resources (maintenance and repair manuals, wiring diagrams, vendors and manufacturer communiques, etc.) as required. to identify correct part numbers, procedures, and materials. Learn to find information.

• Coordinate with the Inspection department to ensure compliance with internal and FAA inspection and documentation requirements. Properly complete parts change sheets, work order sign-offs, shift turn-overs, and other paper work in a timely manner.

• Ensure that work accomplished meets FAA requirements, customer specifications, and Company standard of quality.

• Properly identify (tag) customer property and equipment. Store aircraft components and other customer property securely and safely. Prevent damage to aircraft.

• Correctly and safely operate ground support equipment (external power carts, hydraulic mules, hydraulic lift platforms, tow tugs, forklifts, compressed gas cylinders, etc.). .

• Assist Line Service with the movement and servicing of aircraft. Ensure that parts racks and cages remain near their respective aircraft.

• Additional Functions:

• Strong mechanical aptitude. .

• Enrollment in an Airframe & Powerplant license program preferred. .

• Essential communication skills include the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language, and listening and computer keyboard skills. .

• Perform other duties as assigned.

  Additional Functions:

  • Strong mechanical aptitude. .

  • Enrollment in an Airframe & Powerplant license program preferred. .

  • Essential communication skills include the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language, and listening and computer keyboard skills. .

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

  Other Requirements:

  • Strong mechanical aptitude. .

  • Enrollment in an Airframe & Powerplant license program preferred.

  • Essential communication skills include the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language, and listening and computer keyboard skills.

  • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

  Unique Skills:

  • Under direct supervision of the Mechanical Team Lead or Senior Tech, assist with the inspection, maintenance and repair of customer aircraft.

  • In this position, the employee will gain knowledge of and familiarity with the Company aircraft, with internal procedures for work completion and quality control, and with the ways in which multiple shops must work together to meet production goals.

  Education and Experience Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED required.

  • Prior experience with civil or military aircraft avionics systems and/or installation is helpful.

Pay Details: $20.24 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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