Airframe and Engine Mechanic, Sr. maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots aircraft components to ensure safe and reliable performance. Conducts routine servicing to optimize the lifetime of aircraft airframe and engine components according to internal procedures, guidelines, and technical handbooks. Being an Airframe and Engine Mechanic, Sr. utilizes a variety of tools and equipment to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues and determine malfunctioning parts of aircraft engines and assemblies. Follows company protocols to maintain safety, cleanliness, and organization within the hangar or workshop. Additionally, Airframe and Engine Mechanic, Sr. recommends part changes or adjustments to ensure compliance with all federal aviation regulations, standards, and specifications. Maintains accurate records of services and procedures performed and documents and reports issues, concerns, and unusual wear or damage of parts. Requires a high school diploma. Requires FAA Airframe (A) and Powerplant (P) Mechanic License. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Airframe and Engine Mechanic, Sr. works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be an Airframe and Engine Mechanic, Sr. typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
GENERAL PURPOSE
To diagnose problems and repair natural gas/diesel industrial engines, pumps, and generator sets.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Regularly troubleshoot and inspect customer's equipment by visual inspection, and by the use of testing and diagnostic equipment to determine problems or malfunction. Regularly remove, repair or replace components or piece parts on engines, electrical systems, air systems, generators, and fuel systems. These repairs must meet or exceed the expectations of the Service Operations Manager and the customer. Regularly writes detailed and accurate/ timely service reports stating the nature of the job and what has been done.
OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Regularly reviews data from the trouble shooting and inspection process to work up detailed, accurate and cost effective job estimates. Regularly reviews data from the troubleshooting and inspection process to work up detailed and accurate parts orders. Regularly is required to operate mining and construction equipment. Must work as a team, with a positive attitude, and with a spirit of cooperation. Must have proper driver’s license. Other duties as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Service technicians must be able to read and understand English, read and understand parts books, service manuals and electrical schematics. Technicians should be able to safely rig or hook
for lifting and part or component of a machine. Technicians must have a mechanical background, must have the ability to think and work their way thru difficult projects or problems. Must have basic PC skills. Must be able to send and receive e-mail. Must be at a skill level that a minimum of classroom training technician can successfully work with the various Cat software systems required to access service information. Must have good customer satisfaction skills.
EDUCATION OR FORMAL TRAINING
Service technicians must have the ability to read and comprehend service literature and basic tools and to know and understand basic arithmetic. Must be able to write meaningful and legible service
reports. Must know and understand the various types of systems on a large number of different kinds of engines, and must be able to use their ability in a meaningful and productive manner during the course
of their daily job assignment.
EXPERIENCE
Technicians need to have been exposed to natural gas and diesel industrial engines through technical schools or on the job training as a mechanic or mechanics helper at a repair shop.
MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED
Technicians regularly use: Hand wrenches, hammers, impact tools, torque wrenches, screw drivers, basic measuring tools, overhead hoists, slings and chains, electrical testing equipment and numerous other specialized testing and adjusting equipment. Most often the employee must furnish the majority of the above tools.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
In a normal workday a worker must: