Fuel cell technician job description

• Troubleshoot and repair of multiple airframes and types.
• Carry out the assigned tasks, in accordance with the applicable maintenance manual.
• Maintenance performed which have been completed or partially completed have been signed off.
• Ensure maintenance operations are performed in the appropriate sequence that inspections are requested in an orderly and timely manner and that maintenance activities are performed according to the appropriate maintenance data and customer requirements.
• Ensure test equipment or tools used to make airworthiness determinations are labeled and current.
• Request stock as required for the work being performed.
• Properly record the work performed on the appropriate maintenance record and complete the additional paperwork as required.
• Maintain work area in a clean and orderly manner.
• Remain cognizant of applicable FAR part 145 and 43.
• Familiar with the content of the company Repair Station Manual, Quality Control Manual and subsequent revisions.
• Responsible for recording OJT of tasks assigned.
• Immediately communicating to supervision any procedures, practices or habits, if not corrected might lead to injury, inefficiency or unairworthy conditions.
• The work demands flexible schedule and the ability to fit into small areas and work in confined spaces.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to comprehend and perform fuel system aircraft maintenance with training
• This is an entry level technical position with no less than 1 year of aircraft Fuel Cell maintenance and experience.
• A minimum of 1-2 years previous experience performing modification and repairs of aircraft fuel cells and systems preferred but not necessary.
• Reports to the Facility Supervisor and/or Facility Manager of company Repair Station.
• A Class C Technician is responsible for performing fuel tank maintenance.
• This includes preventive maintenance and alteration tasks as directed and assigned in accordance with the applicable maintenance data.
• The qualifications for this position are basic knowledge, experience and/or training required to perform the assigned task.
• This position will not be assigned management, supervisory or inspection duties and does not have authorization to sign a maintenance release for approving, maintained or altered article for return to service.
• Therefore, this position is not required to be certified under 14 CFR – part 65 or listed on the Management, Supervisor, or Inspector roster.

**if you cannot apply online, other accommodations can be made**

**Must be authorized to work in the United States**

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Date:Sep 21, 2022

Location: Tallassee, AL, US

Company: GKN Aerospace Careers

Job Summary

The Composite Operator role is responsible for carrying out the required standard activities of their assigned tasks, in full compliance to the Work Instruction and/or Standard Operating Procedure, and without compromise to their own, and colleagues, safety.

Where required to achieve “certified” status, the team member will be taught how to undertake their tasks safely, and to a high quality level, through a rigorous Job Instruction process, and will be expected to attain the relevant certification, as measured by the competence matrix and specified in the site's BMS/QMS.

The team member will be fully supported by their Team Leader (TL), who will enable their training, coaching and quickly respond to them if they find any off-standard / quality issues.

They will be expected to actively identify safety concerns (Hazard identification), make problems immediately known to their TL (Pull the Andon), and raise improvement ideas to solve problems (Kaizen).

They will be part of a team that will collectively work on creating a ‘Great Place To Work' through a culture of continuous improvement, safe working and open dialogue.

Job Responsibilities

+ Contribute to their team in creating a “Great Place to Work” by role-modelling safety-first, a Kaizen mind-set, and supporting their colleagues

+ Hold themselves, and fellow team members accountable to embody the GKNA culture principles

+ Undertake all of their tasks in compliance with the standard work and their training, and make any problems; safety, quality, or other, immediately known to their TL

+ Exemplify a safety-first mindset and follow all GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards

+ Understand their teamÂ's People, Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cash and Cost Key Performance Indicators and their contribution to them

+ Become certified at the Lean Foundation level and implement at least 1 Kaizen per month

+ Support the team and TL in problem solving, contributing ideas based upon own experience of their tasks

+ Be an active member of the team, promoting collective engagement with each other

+ Comply with all legal and regulatory requirements:

+ The companyÂ's Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action policies

+ Compliance and Ethics Policy on Contracting with the United States Government in all areas of responsibility involving direct and indirect contracting with the United States Government

+ Export Control regulations

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