A&P Mechanic - Colgan Air, Inc.

Location	Newark, New Jersey, United States
Employer	Pinnacle Airlines Corp
Salary	Per Scale
Job Type	Full Time / Maintenance - Line Job
Date Posted	21-Dec-2011 (apply by 20-Jan-2012)

Job Description

Colgan Air, Inc.

Job Description: Mechanic
Department: Maintenance
Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor / Lead Mechanic

A&P Mechanic Job Summary:
Responsible to the Maintenance Supervisor for the safe, efficient and economical performance of all assigned maintenance duties.

Duties & Responsibilities:
- Perform all assigned maintenance duties in accordance with Colgan Air GMM.
- Responsible and accountable for all work performed.
- Ensure proper completion of all Colgan Air forms on all work assigned and performed.
- Ensure proper handling of all parts, units, assemblies and aircraft while in the repair process.
- Ensure that all documentation is kept current as to open discrepancies and completed corrective actions.
- Ensure the adequacy, correctness and completion of all associated and required documentation for all maintenance work performed, or inspections conducted.
- Responsible for the timely and continuing submission of personal OJT Task Cards.
- Maintain the work area in a safe, clean and operative condition, ensuring all tools are accounted for at completion of all assigned tasks.
- Responsible for tooling and equipment used for aircraft maintenance.
- Responsible for professional conduct at all times.
- Mechanics authorized to perform Required Inspection Item (RII) must perform those inspections in accordance with Chapter 5 of the manual. He will not perform an inspection on any work which he has accomplished himself. He will report directly to the Quality Control and Compliance Manager during the time he/she is performing RIIs. Mechanics, when authorized by the Quality Control and Compliance Manager or the DQC, may also perform the duties of a designated inspector when a Colgan Air Inspector is not present.
- Each Mechanic must immediately notify the Maintenance Supervisor and all other appropriate personnel of any condition that would compromise the airworthiness of Colgan Air aircraft.
- Maintain a valid Airframe and/or Powerplant Certificate (Note: The Mechanic must be properly rated for any work which he is approving for return to service).
- Perform other duties and tasks as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED, or any combination of education and experience enabling one to perform the job functions.
- Valid A&P Certificate
- Valid Driver´s License
- Valid Passport
- Authorization to work in the United States

Special Requirements:
Must be able to work extra hours when necessary. Some travel may be necessary. Must possess valid drivers license and if position requires use of company vehicle(s), must be insurable under company insurance coverage.

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