Field Service Technician I

description position summary : performs repairs and modifications on aircraft seats and components. provides a variety of on-site technical support tasks at the boeing customer site. essential duties and responsibilities include the following; other duties may be assigned: utilizing blueprints, customer maintenance manuals, repair orders and other related technical data, performs repairs and modifications on seats. maintains status logs on all items requiring repair. documents and follows internal processes for receipt, repair, handling, storage, packing, preservation and delivery of repair parts. orders, receives and stocks parts from germany. keeps track of all items and the status of all parts under repair and all other customer-supplied product. completes all related documentation required by the company, the faa and the customer. communicates with customers and engineers concerning the status of repairs. handles and investigates bfe (buyer furnished equipment) issues in a manner that ensures customer satisfaction while minimizing the cost to the company. attends customer production meetings, and assists customer maintenance operations in the removal, repair and reinstallation of recaro seats. conducts training for customer maintenance personnel on the various aspects of recaro seats. travels to boeing to repair seats, resolve customer concerns as well as engineering discrepancies. provides input to engineering concerning seat component design issues, proposals and revisions. follows-up on changes to drawings and other documentation. must become airbag certified via amsafe other duties as assigned. requirements education high school diploma or ged equivalent required experience 0-2 years of repair and inspection experience in a faa repair station environment. must be able to work flexible hours as needed. overtime and infrequent travel required on short notice. must have a valid driver’s license. must be able to read and interpret detailed drawings and specifications. must be able to accurately measure and make adjustments to meet specifications. must be able to use hand tools and various other assembly tools (ratchet, etc.) requires a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail must have good communication skills must have a valid driver’s license to operate company vehicles.