Pentastar Aviation - Dedicated Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic- DTW at Pentastar Aviation

An A & P Maintenance Mechanic supports the daily needs of the maintenance operations of the customer, and ensures an outstanding experience by providing top level service at Pentastar Aviation. 

This position reports directly to the Sub-Base Manager, and works      in close partnership with the FAA, manufacturers, pilots and other      Aircraft Maintenance Mechanics and Avionics Technicians. 

• Ensures aircraft are maintained to airworthiness standards      prescribed by applicable regulations, airworthiness directives, company      policies, and best practices.
• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, and repair different business      transport category aircraft airframes and engines using hand tools and      test equipment.
• Maintain the highest level of quality and integrity. 
• Adjust, repair or replace defective components based on analysis of      test results, following blueprints, schematics, maintenance manuals and      other technical documents. 
• Use precision instruments and equipment to measure parts for wear,      and repair or replace as required. 
• Other duties as may be deemed necessary.

• Must hold a current valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant License      (A&P) with no history of infractions and recent A&P experience on      turbine powered aircraft considered a plus. 
• Factory or equivalent training on Gulfstream-5 years required.
• Experience working under a FAA approved Part 145 repair station      required and Part 135 experience preferred. 
• Inspection Authorization and/or FCC License a plus. 
• Must be able to read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals and      specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or      replacing malfunctioning or damaged components. 
• Ability to work with little supervision to troubleshoot and repair systems      on aircraft airframe and engine(s), including electrical, mechanical and      hydraulic. 
• Versatility, flexibility, will be important as the schedule could      include days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Some international travel should be expected. 
• Superior customer focus, communication skills, and work ethic with      a commitment to excellence.
• Must be able to communicate directly and professionally with the      customer.
• Required to be on-call, monitor phone/email, check for flight      schedule changes, and maintain operational readiness.