Aviation Maintenance Technician - Flight School presso Transmedics

Job Description:

Position: Aviation Maintenance Technician- Flight School

Reports to: Director of Flight School Maintenance 

The Maintenance Specialist will coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on the TransMedics Aviation Flight School Fleet at base to ensure timely return to service. Coordinate with the Summit Flight Instructors team internally as well as outside vendors to ensure flight safety, compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies, and minimize operational interruptions. The Maintenance Specialist can also be used in support of outside aircraft. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: 

• Coordinates and manages maintenance operational issues; AOGs (aircraft on ground),mechanical interruptions, in-flight emergencies, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance with Flight Instructors.
• When applicable order, manage parts required for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and coordinate with TMDX Parts team for core returns.
• Evaluates reported aircraft discrepancies and develops appropriate repair or recovery plan.
• Communicates a return to service estimate for AOG aircraft.
• Monitors current aircraft hours and cycles ensure time-sensitive inspections and deferred items MEL/NEF/CDL expiration times are scheduled and not exceeded.
• Evaluate the individual aircraft schedules for opportunities to schedule service checks and cleanings.
• Maintain and manage the aircraft due list and discrepancies/deferrals in the web-based flight schedule.
• When applicable coordinate the process for aircraft ferry flights to a maintenance provider.
• Audit all RTS paperwork and packages for aircraft being returned to service and file digital copies in TMDX's Aviation’s digital filing system, ensure original paperwork is filed.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are conducted with current FAA regulations and OEM approved data, when needed provide outside vendors with applicable data or references.
• Other duties as assigned

BACKGROUND AND QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Minimum one year of experience
• Applies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within the maintenance department.
• Use sound judgement and experience to solve moderately complex problems based on precedent, example and reasonableness or a combination of these.
• Ability to effectively work within a teamwork environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance 
• Organization and the ability to multitask to complete wide variety of tasks
• Maintain good working relationships with coworkers, vendors, and customers
• Attention to detail to ensure tasks are completed throughly and correctly.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Valid & violation free Airframe & Power plant certificate 
• Always maintain a valid driver’s license 

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TransMedics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.