Florida Institute of Technology
Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic with Inspection Authorization (IA)
🇺🇸United States7 days ago
Full TimeEN
Responsibilities Include:
Demonstrate the maturity, judgment and analytical ability to perform all aspects of aircraft maintenance and preventive maintenance on fleet and customer aircraft
Taxi and run up aircraft
Perform 50/100 Hour and Annual Inspections at required intervals on all fleet and customer aircraft
Perform major repairs and alterations with completion of Form -337 and STC installation
Determine airworthiness of aircraft and components, IAW established procedures and Federal Aviation Regulations
May be required to work night, weekends or go on A.O.G. trips
Assure completeness of all assigned work documents and records and assist in the cleanup of the maintenance work area
Coordinate all activities and complete all work required/assigned by D.O.M. or Shift Supervisor
Requirements Include:
High School graduate or equivalent, or any combination of education and experience that enables one to perform the job functions
Must hold a valid Airframe and Powerplant mechanics license with a current Inspection Authorization endorsement and have adequate training and professional experience
Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations as they relate to aircraft maintenance
Ability to read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals and specifications to determine feasibility and methods of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components
Must possess all tools
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Proven results-oriented and self-motivated work style
Physical and Ergonomic Information and Requirements:
Must be able to use ladders, work stands, jacks, etc. and be able to work on all areas of the aircraft that may require access during performance of duties
Must be able to lift, carry, or move aircraft components weighing up to 50 lbs
Physical requirements include stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, fingering, and feeling
Work is performed in the hangar, flight line or at remote locations under various weather conditions with elevated noise levels
Equal Opportunity
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Florida Tech’s 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Florida Tech; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.
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The report also includes institutional policy statements regarding campus safety and security measures; descriptions of prevention and awareness programs; related university procedures and important guidance; and other essential safety information.
You can obtain a printed copy of this report at the Department of Security Welcome Center located at 3126 Panther Place, during normal business hours, or by accessing the following website 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.
Official Transcripts
Official transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Office of Human Resources prior to the first day of employment. All international degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES).
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