Aircraft Mechanic

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DHL has an opening for anAircraft Mechanicat our Miami Aviation station. The jobholder of this position must perform the different tasks required in an aircraft line, including repairs; and has to calibrate and adjust all the aircraft's radio and electric systems.

• Problem Solving : This position requires the holder to be able to quickly identify the aircraft's mechanical, requiring fast and proper actions and solutions establishing high quality standards.

• Decision-Making : Ability to make decision in a fast and effective way to ensure aircraft's proper functioning and working conditions.

• Planning and organizing: organizes technical paperwork, equipment, tooling, parts and material required to execute a job in such a way that such activity will be completed on the least amount of time possible.

• Job Challenge : Being accountable for the quality of the work performed, ensuring that assigned tasks are completed efficiently and safety.

Key Accountabilities

• Follows the instructions given by the supervisor/lead prior to arrival of airplanes during the shift.
• Review aircraft log entries with flight personal on trip arrivals
• Must be familiar with FAA regulations (AAC Civil aviation of Panama Regulations Optional)
• Must be familiar with procedures established in our GMM.
• Responsible for aircraft service checks.
• Must be able to work with technical publications.
• Ensures that all work assignments are completed on time and according to the applicable manufacturer's maintenance manual specifications.
• Performs daily tasks and assignments in accordance to FAA/AAC/Civil Aviation of Panama regulations and our General Maintenance Manual.
• Ensures work is performed with a high degree of quality, safety, and professionalism
• Maintain work areas, vehicles, and materials in clean and safe condition.
• Move and manipulate parts of various sizes and shapes using hand and repair tools. Must be capable of manipulating small parts.
• Stand, stoop, and maneuver in too small or awkward places and positions in order to perform, repair, maintenance, overhaul, and inspection of assigned equipment, components, and aircraft as require by location, according to established procedures and requirements. Climb in and out of aircraft being repair as required.
• Communicates in a timely manner to superiors any problems encountered that may affect the aircraft's operation and flight schedule.
• Travel as an on-board mechanic when required or to recover company aircraft.
• Ensures any paperwork related to a maintenance action taken is filled out properly and on time.
• Enters data related to maintenance actions taken into our records system (Trax) in an accurate and prompt manner.
• Provides aircraft airworthiness releases when required, RII inspections when required.
• Familiarizes himself/herself enough with the operation in such a way that allows him/her act as supervisor if required.
• When authorized by the Senior Manage r , Q u ality Control and Quality Assurance, perform inspection of designated Required Inspection Items as outlined in the General Maintenance Manual, when performing this dut y , p e rsonnel will be responsible to the Senior Manage r , Quality Control and Quality Assurance
• Must possess Aircraft line maintenance tools
• And other assigned duties as required

Skills and Qualifications

• AAC (Civil Aviation of Panama mechanic certificate. ( if is possible )
• FAA mechanic certificate A&P it is require
• High School degree
• Five years of experience in aircraft mechanic /technical maintenance.
• B737/B757/B767 training Preferable (any will be accepted and review)
• Ability to read and understand wiring diagrams and avionics systems
• Spanish oral and written skills (intermediate level to take a Civil Aviation of Panama regulations test)
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Well -organized, proactive, and team player
• Ability to work on a lift platform 3 feet to 40 feet in the air, as required by repair needs.
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time while performing repairs
• Ability to operate various tools including, but no limited to jacks, welders, torches, paint guns, sanders, and drill press
• Must be able to operate ground support equipment including, but not limited to truck, forklift, and ban
• Ability to lift and move machine up to 70 pounds from ground to equipment level (waist level) and maneuver any single item weighing up to 125 pounds with appropriate equipment or assistance from another person.

Work Authorization:

DHL Express USA will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which visa sponsorship will be provided. Individuals who need sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, are not eligible for hire for this role.

Required language is English.

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