Head Aircraft Mechanic (Non-Jet) jobs in Fayetteville, AR

Game Composites and RecruitAERO Partnership

RecruitAERO provides best-in-class internal, direct recruitment support for Game Composites and we complement their efforts in continuing to bring skilled talent into the company. Are you inspired by working for an innovative company in the aerospace industry? Do you want benefits that protect both you and your family? Do you want to work for a company where people are priority and unique opportunities are present? Let's talk!

Why choose Game Composites?

Game Composites is a growing aircraft business that designs, manufactures, and sells composite aircraft. Building type-certified, high-performance aircraft under an FAA production certificate that are then delivered and flown all over the world, Game Composites is an agile innovator and top performer in the industry. Game Composites emphasizes the importance of precision, consistency, and reliability with unique opportunities provided to employees. Providing an environment of growth and change, Game Composites affords the opportunity to learn new skill sets and work for a company that invests in their employees.

Additional Perks:

• Medical coverage options with employer contribution (approximately 85% for employee and 50% for dependents).
• 4 (four) weeks of Paid Time Off that begins accruing on your first day of employment.
• 401(k) match up to 4% and vested immediately.
• Company flying club with aircraft available for employee use. 
• Private pilot training available to employees after 1 (one) year of employment.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Pay that is based on your experience and expertise because we welcome high-value candidates.
  

Want to be a Lead Aircraft Assembly Mechanic at Game Composites?

The Lead Aircraft Assembly Mechanic is responsible for organizing and managing final aircraft assembly, inspection, and testing. As a working lead position, they also install and test electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, structural, powerplant, and flight systems per engineering instructions. They use a variety of tools, instruments, measuring devices, equipment, and jigs to perform operations safely and efficiently.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Professionally managing the workload of a team of aircraft assembly technicians under the guidance of production management.
• Perform comprehensive annual inspections on GameBird aircraft according to Game Composites guidelines, FAA regulations, and company standards.
• Validating total aircraft assembly is conforming to FAA-approved procedures.
• Assisting in defining the operational standards for the work cell to include time and quality.
• Ensuring first-time quality of the team and leading process improvement efforts with other departments.
• Reading and understanding engineering blueprints and technical direction to build subassemblies and systems.
• Using hand tools to drill, tighten, and connect components.
• Using measurement and testing equipment to validate operational parameters. 
• Testing components and systems and troubleshooting as necessary to achieve engineered specifications.
• Utilizing Foreign Object Debris and Damage Prevention techniques continually. 
• Completing checklists of own work and checking others' work as necessary.
• Complying with all company policies on safe work practices. 
• Frequently working while walking, sitting, standing, climbing, kneeling, bending, crouching, laying, and reaching.

Minimum requirements:

• 5 (five) years of experience maintaining or assembling certified aircraft.
• Active Airframe and Powerplant License (A&P License).
• Active FAA Inspection Authorization (IA).
• Familiarity with FAA regulations, airworthiness directives, and industry standards related to aircraft maintenance and inspections.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft systems, structures, components, and maintenance practices.
• Comprehensive knowledge of flight systems and composites, specifically carbon fiber.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints.
• Proficiency with utilizing precision measuring tools, aircraft assembly equipment, and intermediate mathematics necessary for job duties.
• Exceptional attention to detail and safety to ensure world-class quality and finish.
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, and conflict resolution skills to support leading team members with different backgrounds and skill sets. 

Want to stand out? Top performers in this role might also have:

• Passion for aviation and working with aircraft (preferred).
• Knowledge or experience with Lean Manufacturing concepts and practices (preferred).
• High intellectual curiosity, aptitude and drive for learning, and takes initiative (preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead teams (preferred).

*Game Composites does not currently provide visa sponsorship.

This is a full-time position with hours Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 4:00pm, with overtime as needed. If you're ready to take your aviation career to new heights, apply today!

Game Composites provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.