Aviation Maintenance Technician - I

Aviation Maintenance Technician

Whippany Actuation Systems is a leading certified repair and overhaul provider with an immediate opportunity for an Aviation Maintenance Technician to join our team of talented professionals. In this role you will troubleshoot, maintain and repair military and civil aircraft components, ensuring we meet our customers' stringent requirements. You will also complete return to service documents.

Whippany Actuation Systems is a dynamic aerospace company that designs and manufactures electromechanical actuators and control electronics for commercial and military applications. We believe that our success over the last 75 years can be credited to the hard-work and dedication of our team. To support our employees, we offer a variety of benefit options so they can choose the coverage based on what is important to their unique lifestyle. These include medical, dental, vision, ID protection, legal insurance, pet insurance, and a robust employee assistance program. In addition, we provide benefits to assist you in planning for your future and providing for your family, including 401K with immediate company match, life insurance, AD&D coverage, and short- and long-term disability benefits.

In this role, you will typically:

• Perform maintenance, including preventative maintenance or alterations in accordance with FAA part 43;
• Troubleshoot, test, and repair electro-mechanical actuation systems;
• Test articles and components in accordance with applicable data;
• Initiate requisitions for stock and materials;
• Maintain stock storage, control, segregation and identification of all items or articles;
• Accurately complete all required documentation involved in the repair and/or testing of articles returned for service;
• Work with Engineering and others to rectify complex customer technical issues.

We require:

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant License
• Repairman's Certification
• Repairman's Certification requires 18 months in-house experience and knowledge of 5 LRUs & FAA approval
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• Eligibility for any required U.S. Government authorizations to conform with U.S. export control regulations

Eligibility Requirements:

This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. Whippany Actuation Systems will require proof of status before employment.

We would really like to see:

• Knowledge of basic electrical theory and circuit schematics
• Knowledge of basic Mechanical mechanisms
• Knowledge of FAA repair station operations and practice
• Proficiency in testing, troubleshooting, disassembly and reassembly of electro-mechanical equipment
• Ability to read and comprehend technical documentation including blueprints, manuals, technical specifications
• Familiarity with tools and equipment used in repair of electro-mechanical actuators
• Basic computer literacy including proficiency with email (Outlook)

Benefits and Compensation:
The pay rate for this position at commencement of employment is $32.02 per hour. If hired, the employee will be in an “at-will position.”

At Whippany Actuation Systems, we believe that our success can only be credited to the hard work and dedication of our employees. To support our employees, we offer a variety of benefit options so they can choose the coverage based on what is important to their unique lifestyle. These include medical, dental, vision, ID protection, legal insurance, pet insurance, tuition assistance program, and an employee assistance program. In addition, we provide 401K with immediate company match, life insurance, AD&D coverage, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Lastly, employees are eligible for generous paid time off including 12 paid holidays, vacation, and sick/personal time.

For more information and to apply, please visit our website @ www.whipactsys.com/careers

Our Commitment:

Whippany Actuation Systems is an Equal Opportunity. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Individuals who have a disability and would like to request an accommodation with regard to the application and selection process (i.e. the online application or interviews) or have questions regarding our website accessibility, may call 973-560-6662.

Shift: First Shift