Sr. Aircraft Technician

Sr. Aircraft Technician

Work Mode: Onsite

Location: Onsite – Kohler, WI

Opportunity

Manages the service, repair, and overall maintenance of aircraft and aircraft engines to verify aircrafts are safe for flight. Ensures compliance to all FAA maintenance regulations and requirements. To perform inspection and maintenance on aircraft and associated equipment and facilities for aircraft operated by Kohler Co.’s Corporate Aircraft Department, within the guidelines of the department and administrative employee’s policy manuals.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Fulfill/maintain all requirements of the FAA for continuance of the issued airframe and powerplant license. 
• Perform the inspection, repair, design, fabrication, construction and maintenance of the aircraft, facilities, tooling and equipment where technically qualified.
• Maintain aircraft airworthiness, FAA regulations & Airworthiness Directives & Manufacturer requirements and recommendations. 
• Oversee or complete jobs being accomplished away from home base.
• Research, compose, and issue requests for proposals from Maintenance Facilities for forecasted aircraft maintenance or modifications to be performed.
• Maintain competency on all of Kohler Co. aircraft.
• Manage vendor accounts; to include purchase orders, invoice approvals, and as company liaison between Kohler Co. accounts payable and vendors.
• Coordinate and monitor shipping and receiving for maintenance department.
• Responsible for the maintenance and revision of required technical publications.
• When necessary, prepare equipment required to be shipped for repair
• Attend training schools and seminars that relate to the maintenance and operation of the aircraft and department.
• Inspect and double inspect work done by others before final acceptance and release for flight.
• Perform any other duties related to this position and assigned by the Aviation Maintenance Manager.