Sr. Aviation Technician
Reading, Pennsylvania
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Talent, precision, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic setting–that’s what it takes for our Transportation and Logistics team to deliver excellence. Working in this part of our business, you’ll maintain the highest standards in quality, compliance, and world-class performance in order to make sure clinical specimens reach their destination. And, as you’re making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives, we’ll follow suit–providing you with the training, development, and support you need to grow and thrive in your career.
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- Marlon Nicholson, Logistics Leader
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Job Description
Sr. Aviation Technician - Reading, PA - Monday-Friday 6:00AM-4:30PM (Rotational Weekends)
Pay Range: $31.77+ per hour
Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors, including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.
Benefits Information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:
• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!
Perform maintenance and repair work on aircraft machinery, ensuring aircraft within the Quest Air fleet are maintained within federal, manufacturer, and industry standards.
Responsibilities:
- Perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs to general aviation light twin and turboprop fixed-wing aircraft.
- Perform work in accordance with federal aviation regulations, manufacture technical information, and industry standards.
- Customer focused
- Works effectively with other staff members
- Makes independent decisions related to airworthiness
- Works without close supervision
- Organizes and prioritizes work and makes accurate logbook entries
Qualifications:
Required Work Experience:
- 7+ years of aviation maintenance experience working with electrical and mechanical systems, including a broad spectrum of troubleshooting
- 5 or more years of aircraft sheet metal experience and the use of associated tools.
- A&P Certification is required.
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Preferred Work Experience:
- Two, or more years of PC12 maintenance experience is a plus.
- 5 years of Avionic experience preferred.
- Electrical troubleshooting experience.
- Experience in 145 Repair Station.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
- Work with hand tools and with machinery will occur
Knowledge:
- Ability to diagnose aircraft mechanical and electrical malfunctions and identify their maintenance and repair needs
- Strong background with turboprop and light twin aircraft
- Must understand and be proficient with a Volt Ohm Meter
- Electrical and mechanical schematics
Skills:
- Use of basic hand tools to comply with job assignments
- Must be able to read and interpret electrical schematics and wire diagrams
- Basic computer skills
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While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.
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Culture
We’ve built a welcoming workplace where all people are inspired to learn, develop and progress in their careers. There’s a broad range of opportunities, so you can explore many career paths in one company. There’s resources to help you build a fulfilling life and rewarding career. There’s training and development to align your work with your business success. No wonder there’s more to discover at Quest.
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We’re committed to helping our people live a healthier lifestyle. One way we do this is by offering a comprehensive total rewards package, so you can take care of yourself and the ones you love. Find out how our benefits provide you with everything you need to thrive—now and in the future.
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Medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision
From medical, dental, and vision coverage plans designed to meet your needs, to supplemental health plans for an additional layer of financial protection, you can rest assured that your health is high on our agenda.
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Annual incentive plans
All eligible employees are invited to participate in our success in our annual incentive bonus plan payout.
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401(k)
You’re eligible to join the Quest Diagnostics 401(k) Plan on your date of hire. The company will match up to 5% of your annual salary.
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