Job Information
CAE USA INC Air Frame & Power Plant Mechanic in Pueblo, Colorado
About This Role
Who We Are:
CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, civil aviation, and healthcare by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness.
CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.
CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.
What We Have to Offer:
Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance
A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe
Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions
Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!
Summary
We are hiring a Full-time A&P Mechanic I for our Initial Flight Training (IFT) Program for the United States Air Force (USAF) located in Pueblo, CO. The A&P Mechanic I performs routine maintenance on Diamond DA-20 airframes and complies with all safety requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Inspect Diamond DA-20 Airframe, Engine, and Propeller systems while performing 50, 100, 200, 1000-hour and other hourly or calendar airframe, engine and propeller inspections in accordance with manufacturer and locally developed checklists.
Assist with Annual Inspections, perform maintenance, disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, re-assembly or adjustment of various aircraft components.
Test aircraft operations to identify malfunctions.
Adjust, align and calibrate aircraft using hand tools, gauges, etc. Perform oil changes, battery service, hydraulic system service, wheel & tire tear down/build up, and other aircraft servicing tasks or duties as assigned by Maintenance Management.
Ensure compliance with FAA part 65 Repair Station and company standards.
Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of aircraft interiors and exteriors.
Resolve technical problems and troubleshoot unusual repairs.
Perform disable aircraft recovery operations
Perform maintenance compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations, and US Air Force FOD and safety programs.
Operate support equipment that is used in removal and installations of aircraft components.
Use, maintain and store company-provided tools and equipment in safe and proper manner.
May be assigned general shop duties that directly apply to supporting aircraft maintenance, such as performing general labor within the maintenance shop, assisting with annual inventory or maintaining support equipment, etc.
Keep work area clean and safe.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
At least 1 year in the aircraft maintenance field
License(s)/Certificate(s) Required: FAA A&P Certification
Computer Skills: Minimal
Specialized Skills: Composite repairs
Other Details: Basic aircraft hand tools and personal toolbox required. Tool box must be shadowed.
Must possess a current valid Driver's License
Work Schedule: Mon - Fri, 2nd shift vary. Occasional weekends and holidays, as required. This could shift from a Monday-Friday to a Tuesday – Saturday depending on the increased flying requirements
Security Responsibilities
Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.
- Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment as well as in an Airplane. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
- Working conditions include outdoors, hangar, office, ramp, aircraft, classroom
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Salary: $31.75/hour along with a Health & Welfare benefit
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
CAE USA Inc. is an EOE/AA employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf) .
PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Position Type
Regular
CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer
CAE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As "One CAE," we take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, Veteran status, age, or other legally protected characteristics.
If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please get in touch with us at rh-hr@cae.com .