Airframe technician job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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Example airframe technician requirements on a job description
Airframe technician requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in airframe technician job postings.
Sample airframe technician requirements
- Airframe Technician Certification
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documents
- Working knowledge of aircraft systems and components
- Able to use diagnostic tools
- Familiarity with safety regulations
Sample required airframe technician soft skills
- Strong problem solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work well under pressure
Airframe technician job description example 1
Duncan Aviation airframe technician job description
- Licenses/Certificates: Airframe Certificate required; Powerplant Certificate preferred; valid driver's license and acceptable driving record; Man Lift qualified; tool inventory per department tool list required.
- Attendance: Regularly scheduled attendance required.
- Physical: Routinely lifts up to 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 100 lbs.; reads small print; hears sounds associated with mechanical deficiencies; repetitive motion; works with moving parts and vibration; tolerates products, materials and fumes associated with aircraft maintenance; tolerates working in confined spaces and heights above four feet; tolerates walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing and sitting.
- Environmental: Tolerates working in extreme temperatures and in noisy environments.
- Work Schedule: Must be available for all shifts.
Education and Experience Qualifications
Airframe Technician I:
- Entry level to two years Citation maintenance experience on at least one model.
- High School graduate or equivalent required.
- FAA Airframe Maintenance Certificate required.
- FAA Powerplant Certificate preferred.
Airframe Technician II:
- Two to four years relevant Citation maintenance experience on at least one model.
- High School graduate or equivalent required.
- FAA Airframe Maintenance Certificate required.
- FAA Powerplant Certificate preferred.
Airframe Technician III:
- More than four years relevant Citation maintenance experience on at least one model.
- High School graduate or equivalent required.
- FAA Airframe Maintenance Certificate required.
- FAA Powerplant Certificate preferred.
Airframe Lead/Master Technician:
- More than five years relevant Citation maintenance experience on multiple models, with experience overseeing large Citation inspections or managing large repair projects.
- High School graduate or equivalent required.
- FAA Airframe Maintenance Certificate required.
- FAA Powerplant Certificate preferred.
Available Benefits
- Moving is expensive and hard work! Relocation Assistance is available for those that qualify.
- Duncan offers a comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation/Holiday) that is available to team members on day one.
- Plan for your medical needs with a Health Savings Account (employer and employee contributions).
- Save for your future through our 401(k) program where you can begin contributions within your first 45 days, 50% match on first 6% contributed
- Participate in Duncan Aviation's Tool Account Program , to acquire & grow your Tool Inventory all while making interest free payments
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Updated March 14, 2024