Cirrus Aircraft’s Mission is to deliver an aviation experience that is the pinnacle of innovation, quality, and safety to our customers. Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet™, the world’s first single engine Personal Jet and recipient of the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined performance, comfort and safety in aviation with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. To date, worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft has passed nine million hours and over 170 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS® as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft. Find out more at www.cirrusaircraft.com.

Cirrus offers a competitive benefits package and is dedicated to the advancement of general aviation. The Cirrus Flying Club offers employees and their family members the unique opportunity to obtain their private pilot’s license in the comfort of a Cirrus or rent a Cirrus for an impromptu adventure at a greatly reduced rate. We are committed to investing in the future of our employees and company by offering professional development and career progression opportunities and we engage employees by offering several employee and family events throughout the year, as well as the opportunity to take part in activity clubs and community events.

Job Summary:

Inspects, repairs, and overhauls aircraft to ensure airworthiness.

Shifts: Fri-Sun, 6am-6:30pm. Work 36 hours but paid for 40 hours.

Essential Duties:

• Ability to use and recognize the necessary tools needed to perform required work.
• Repairs, replaces, and inspects aircraft structures and functional components including rigging, surface controls, plumbing, and hydraulic fuel systems.
• Examines engines and propeller systems for normal operation and make adjustments as required.
• Tests engine operation to locate source of malfunction.
• Replaces or repairs worn or damaged components such as alternators, magnetos, propellers, ignition systems, fuel systems, etc.
• Must possess necessary skills to remove engine from aircraft if needed.
• Inspects parts for wear, warping, or other defects.
• Repairs or replaces defective engine parts, reassembles and installs.
• Adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories.
• Performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including changing crankcase, oil filter, cleaning screens, lubricating moving parts, and checking brakes.
• Able to read, interpret and work from engineering drawings, blueprints, production illustrations and other specifications to determine the identity, location and relationship of aircraft parts.
• Must be able to fill out work instructions properly, able to understand the planning flow and be able to adjust and explain the planning procedures.
• Must be able to understand all process specifications and pertinent reference information.
• Must be proficient in completing forms necessary to generate work and changes to work orders, pick lists, drawings, and other related documents.
• Attention to detail required. Must be able to work as part of a team. Ensures that all assigned work areas are kept clean, orderly, and presentable at all times.
• Applies the 6S principle (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, and Safety). Wears proper protective equipment during appropriate job functions.
• Complies with all paperwork, such as work instructions, that govern job duties. May be assigned to different work areas as production needs require.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Team Lead, Department Supervisor, Line Manager, or appropriate designee

Education and/or Experience:

Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities:

Must be a self-starter and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

Technical skills: Possesses necessary skills and knowledge; provides accurate, neat, and thorough work; pursues training and professional development; and exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills.

Interpersonal Skills: Communicates clearly; focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality; treats others with respect & consideration; and works effectively in groups and with other departments across the organization

Continuous Improvement: Generates and uses creative ideas to improve processes and services; and adapts to change.

Dependability/Initiative: Assumes ownership of actions; follows instructions, offers ideas, and follows through on commitments; volunteers readily and offers to help and assist when work is complete; and commits to additional hours when necessary.

Attendance: Punctual, observes appropriate break and meal periods; acceptable attendance record; properly utilizes time clocks & time off request forms.

Organizational Support: Supports organizational goals, objectives, & values; adheres to all company policies & procedures; observes safety & security procedures; 6S (sort, straighten, shine, standardize, sustain, safety).

This opportunity is located in Duluth, Minnesota. As the home to our corporate headquarters, Duluth is a four-season city on the western tip of Lake Superior and was voted “Best Town” by Outside Magazine. The splendor of the largest freshwater lake in the world offers a multitude of outdoor activities for adventure or rejuvenation. The North Shore lifestyle is known its year-round activities, including bicycle and snowmobile trails, kayaking, rock climbing, fishing, hiking, golfing, sailing and skiing. And as a top employer in the area, Cirrus Aircraft was recently named “Best Overall Large Company to Work for in the Northland” and “Best Workplace Culture” by the Duluth News Tribune readers.

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.