A&P Engineer - ORD

FEAM TEAM CULTURE

At FEAM Aero, our team culture is the heartbeat of our success, rooted in unwavering core values that define who we are and guide everything we do.

Job Duties

• Perform maintenance, both scheduled and emergency
• Dismantle, inspect, test, repair and reassemble aircraft engines
• Install electrical circuits
• Test aircraft communication equipment, aircraft instrumentation, and electronic systems
• Replace and test aircraft oxygen system components
• Assemble parts and subassemblies of aircraft frames
• Conduct routine preflight inspections of engines and mechanical systems
• Keep and maintain detailed records of the maintenance performed
• Supervise the assembly of aircraft systems and engines
• Test aircraft to measure performance and identify areas for improvement
• Investigate problems with aircraft or the causes of accidents
• Create reports for clients and provide technical advice
• Maintain aircraft and carry out regular inspections
• Maintain company facilities and equipment as directed by the leadership team, including ordering parts and supplies as needed
• Familiar with all relevant safety and security rules and procedures
• Responsible to immediate supervisor for the accomplishment of all work assigned in accordance with policies, procedures, requirements and specifications established by the Company, applicable government agencies, and the manufacturers as contained in the approved Maintenance Manuals
• Perform all work assigned in accordance with approved Company maintenance procedures, for recording the work performed, and for assuming responsibility for that work as indicated by signature
• Report immediately to supervisor any un-airworthy conditions discovered in the performance of duties
• Perform all work assigned in a safe manner and report immediately to supervisor any unsafe conditions discovered
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or Managers

Requirements

• Must be able to read and write English
• Must pass airport security background checks and travel for work as required
• Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Must hold the appropriate licenses
• Possess the knowledge and ability necessary to perform routine and other work required
• Maintain adequate knowledge to understand and follow the repair facility’s inspection procedures manual
• Exhibit positive, courteous behavior with customers, businesses, and co-workers
• Assist co-workers and those in other departments to successfully perform job tasks and functions when necessary

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to stand
• Frequently required to walk
• Occasionally required to sit
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Continually required to talk or hear
• Frequently utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard
• Frequently required to lift/push/carry items less than 25 pounds, up to 25 pounds, up to 50 pounds, and more than 50 pounds
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)

• Frequently work near moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally work from height and in precarious places
• Occasionally work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals
• Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions
• Occasionally exposed to extreme heat or cold (non-weather)
• Frequent exposure to loud noises produced from engines, APU’s, etc.
• Occasionally exposed to loud noise (Engines running)

Education & Experience

• College or University 2/4-year degree preferred
• Must have a current valid Driver’s License
• Must have a valid FAA A&P License
• Experience in analyzing and developing troubleshooting plans is a must
• Experienced in one or more of the following system disciplines:
  • Powerplant; JT9, CF6-80A & CF6-80C2 engine experience
  • Avionics including system diagnostic troubleshooting, wiring checks, pitot-static fault isolation, auto-flight systems, etc.
  • Aircraft Pneumatic systems
  • Aircraft Hydraulic systems
  • Aircraft Electrical systems
  • Aircraft ECS systems
• Must have at least eighteen (18) months of practical experience operating as a Licensed A&P