Component Repair Technician I

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing surfaces for painting, removing rust and old paint, and ensuring a smooth and clean surface for further inspections on aircraft components.
• Operating media blasting equipment to remove rust, old paint, and other debris from surfaces.
• Following safety protocols and wearing appropriate protective gear while working with media blasting equipment.
• Inspecting surfaces after media blasting to ensure they are clean and ready for further inspection processes.
• Maintaining and cleaning media blasting equipment regularly to ensure proper functioning.
• Collaborating with other team members to complete projects on time and according to specifications.
• Remove coatings and clean aircraft components.
• Provide reports to management as required.
• Write routine reports and correspondence to management.
• Provide guidance to team members by interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Planning and organizing all work within the area of responsibility.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Media blasting equipment and tools.
• Hand and power tools.
• Written instructions and logbook notations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• At least 0-2 years of experience in general maintenance.
• Previous experience using media blasters or in a similar role is preferred.
• Proficiency in using media blasting equipment and tools.
• Knowledge of different types of surfaces and materials.
• Ability to read and follow instructions accurately.
• Basic math skills for measuring and calculating material quantities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Physical stamina to perform repetitive tasks and lift heavy objects if required.
• Ability to prioritize daily workload based on program, management, and/or scheduling requirements.
• Ability to plan and execute component repair activities.
• Ability to recognize or identify problems and provide input for solutions.
• Ability to perform tasks under distracting or monotonous conditions without significant loss of thought process and efficiency.
• Ability to read, understand, and respond to written instructions and logbook notations.
• Ability to inform appropriate personnel of materials and equipment problems.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 2+ years of experience in work directly related to aircraft component maintenance.
• FAA Airframe and Power Plant license.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to sit.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and taste or smell.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.