The mission of Aero-Flite is to provide exceptional firefighting aircraft and customer service in support of our ground firefighting partners. Our vision is to continually strive to improve our safety and service while offering greater value to our partner agencies. Aero-Flite is a leader in aerial firefighting support to Federal and State partners.

• Are you wanting to be part of a mission that impacts people on a daily basis?
• Are you detailed orientated and a team player?
• Are you knowledgeable with aircraft, electrical, avionics, or sheet metal?
• Do you want variety in your daily tasks?
• Do you want to travel?
• Do you want to have a career and opportunities for growth & professional development?

As an experienced A&P Mechanic, you will support our fleet of RJ85, CL415 and Dash 8/Q400 aircraft with your nose to tail knowledge of general aviation systems. A&P MECHANIC POSITION SUMMERY The Air Tanker Mechanic will work with a minimum of supervision on Aero-Flite aircraft fleet and production projects as assigned. As an A&P Licensed Mechanic, you will generally work under the supervision of Fleet Lead and or Crew Lead and will be responsible for helping make decisions regarding aircraft maintenance to maintain schedules and budgetary requirements. Diagnose, adjust, or repair, aircraft airframes, propellers, components, avionics, engines, hydraulic system, pneumatic system, and or all other aircraft systems. Specific Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Field assignments to support customer requirements and provide mechanic support to flight operations.

Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.

Inspect completed work to certify that maintenance meets standard and that aircraft is ready for operation.

Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance.

Conduct routine and special inspections as required by regulations.

Examine and inspect aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and deicers to locate cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems.

Inspect airframes for wear or other defects.

Maintain, repair, and rebuild aircraft structures, functional components, and parts such as wings and fuselage, rigging, hydraulic units, oxygen systems, fuel systems, electrical systems, gaskets, and seals.

Measure the tension of control cables.

Replace or repair worn, defective, or damaged components, using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment.

Measure parts for wear, using precision instruments.

Assemble and install electrical, plumbing, mechanical, hydraulic, and structural components, and accessories, using hand or power tools.

Test operation of engines and other systems, using test equipment such as ignition analyzers, compression checkers, distributor timers, and ammeters.

Obtain fuel and oil samples and check them for contamination.

Reassemble engines following repair or inspection and reinstall engines in aircraft.

Read and interpret pilots' descriptions of problems to diagnose causes.

Modify aircraft structures, space vehicles, systems, or components, following drawings, schematics, charts, engineering orders, and technical publications.

Locate and mark dimensions and reference lines on defective or replacement parts, using templates, scribes, compasses, and steel rules.

Service and maintain aircraft and related apparatus by performing activities such as flushing crankcases, cleaning screens, and lubricating moving parts.

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