Cox Auto Trader Aviation Careers – A&P Technician Lead FW

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Organisation: Cox Autotrader
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
About Cox Autotrader:
AutoTrader.com was established in 1997 and is a majority-owned
subsidiary of Cox Enterprises. Investors in AutoTrader.com also include the
venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and the private
equity firm Providence Equity Partners. Our mission at AutoTrader.com is to be
your ultimate online solution for buying and selling new, certified and used
cars. To that end, we are the Internet’s leading automotive marketplace and
consumer information website and the only website with more than three million
vehicle listings from 40,000 dealers and 250,000 private owners. We provide the
largest selection of vehicles and attract more than 15 million qualified buyers
each month.
Job Summary: The incumbent will be responsible for the maintenance of aircraft and their associated engines and sub-systems to ensure airworthiness. Also, S/he will perform maintenance for CASA 212, CASA 235, DASH 8, and SA227 Metro.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:  
  • Repairs, replaces and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as cowlings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units; using hand tools, power tools, machines and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet gun and drills.
  • Reads and interprets manufacturer and airline maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other related documentation to determine feasibility and method of altering or repairing the aircraft and it’s associated components, determining the airworthiness of the aircraft and it’s associated components and replacement for malfunctioning or damaged components.
  • Inspects engines and their associated components for airworthiness; repairs or replaces defective engine parts and associated components; removes and installs engines onto the aircraft.
  • Troubleshoots, repairs and replaces electrical wiring and associated components.
  • Performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including hydraulic system servicing, engine oil replenishment, aircraft systems lubrication, aircraft fueling, etc.
  • Interacts with Company maintenance control, the customer and manufacturer in matters that concern the airworthiness of the aircraft, operational readiness of the aircraft and issues related to the troubleshooting of the aircraft’s system.
  • Must know the maintenance sections of the certificate holder’s maintenance manual, the operations specifications, the provisions and applicable parts of FAR Part 135.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security clearance at the appropriate level. Position is located overseas in austere environments with a deployment rotation schedule.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned or required. 
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  
  • The applicant must hold a High School diploma or GED.
  • Possess a current FAA issued Mechanic certificate with both Airframe & Powerplant ratings.
  • Past experience maintaining specific assigned aircraft. (CASA 212, CASA 235, DASH 8, SA227 Metro)
  • At minimum of five years’ Fixed Wing experience. Must have exercised the privilege of their A&P License for a minimum of 6 months of the previous 24 months.
  • Past experience with working from blueprint drawings, diagram, specifications, service manuals, sketches, templates and other incomplete data.
  • Prior exposure and experience working on the following airframes is highly preferred: CASA 212 CASA 235 DASH 8 SA227 Metro
  • Strong Electrical/Avionics background a plus. Part 135 experience a plus.
How to Apply:  
If you desire to join the aviation industry in the aforementioned capacity, please visit the web link below to review requirements and Apply If deemed necessary.
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