Aircraft Mechanic

Labcorp is seeking Aircraft Mechanics for our new state-of-the art hangar located in Burlington, North Carolina.

At Labcorp you will be viewed as an essential part of a dynamic and growing Aviation maintenance team responsible for servicing, repairing, maintaining, and inspecting Pilatus PC-12 aircraft and Pratt Whitney Canada (PWC) turboprop engines, such as PT6 series engines to ensure airworthiness in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations.

Your role reports to the Director of Aviation Maintenance while giving weight to your ability to work accurately under pressure, often following strict safety regulations and performing maintenance tasks on complex aircraft systems while adhering to precise specifications.

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here.

What to Expect

Working Conditions

• This position is based at the Burlington Alamance Regional Airport - KBUY
• You will be part of a Diverse and Inclusive team of aviation professionals.
• You will be working out of a Beautiful New state of the art Aviation Hangar.
• Hangar environment is an industrial repair shop with exposure to occasional high decibel noise, hazardous chemicals (fuel, oil, hydraulic fluid, etc.), industrial machinery, mechanical lifts, and operating aircraft.
• Monday through Friday
• Third Shift hours: 1130p to 730a
• Flexibility in schedule - overtime may be requested -

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts aircraft maintenance on company owned aircraft by servicing, repairing, maintaining and inspecting company aircraft and aircraft engines to ensure airworthiness in accordance with federal Aviation Regulations
• Complies with applicable regulatory bodies, including but not limited to the FAA, OSHA, EPA, EHS and complies with all necessary paperwork mandated by regulation.
• Carries out assigned work in an expeditious manner, following manufacturer procedures and processes, exercising sound judgement in executing each work project
• Reports hangar and facilities deficiencies where applicable
• Completes assigned tasks with minimal supervision and direction.
• Repairs safety of flight and AOG issues at the time of occurrence on the flight line.
• Repairs and recovers aircraft having AOG grounding events at outstation bases.
• Coordinates with Flight Operations when the flight schedule maybe affected by aircraft maintenance issues.
• Participates in maintenance training on the job or at manufacturer training as required.
• Supports and participates in the Safety Management System (SMS).
• Collaborates with other team members to ensure a culture of safety
• Provides support to Line Service to help with ground operations as needed
• May be required to travel domestically up to 5% when needed to support outstation bases (OSU, BHM, TPA) for aircraft repair. (overnight stay may be required)

Minimum Education and Experience, Required

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License
• 1+ years of experience in the field of aviation maintenance
• You will be required to live within a 1-hour drive from the KBUY airport
• Possesses own tools - (Company provides all specialized tools)
• Scheduled On Call After Hours, will be required from time to time

Preferred Qualifications:

• FAA Inspection Authorization (IA)
• 2+ years of aviation maintenance experience on the Turbo-Prop aircraft.
• Knowledge and/or experience working on the Pilatus PC-12 aircraft and the PWC PT6 series engine
• Knowledge and/or experience in QC Inspection, Heavy Maintenance, Sheetmetal repair, Avionics Troubleshooting, and Maintenance training.
• Knowledge of LabCorp flight operations and schedule
• Recency of Experience - Per the FAR's
• Willing to obtain and maintain FAA Inspection Authorization (IA)

Preferred Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of FAA regulations as it pertains to aircraft maintenance.
• Knowledge of aircraft parts serviceability.
• Basic skills with Microsoft Office and applicable suite of products
• Knowledge of applicable industry specific-software tools, including Veryon, Flightdocs, and CAMP
• Understanding aircraft systems and the ability to communicate them with the pilots in determining aircraft airworthiness
• Effective communication with pilots, other mechanics, and maintenance personnel to report issues and coordinate repairs.
• Attention to detail
• Ability to diagnose issues quickly and accurately, troubleshoot problems, and find effective solutions.
• Fine motor skills needed to handle small parts and tools with precision.
• Ability to understand technical manuals and maintenance instructions.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and stay updated with industry changes.

Why You Should Apply

This role offers an unparalleled opportunity to be a key player in the Labcorp journey towards Aviation Maintenance excellence. Your expertise will have a significant impact and contribution to our mission of Improving Health and Improving Lives

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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