Aircraft Maintenance Technician

About the role

The Aircraft Maintenance Technician is responsible for all facets of the preventive maintenance and repair of airplanes to ensure aircraft are airworthy and all technical aspects are documented properly.

Responsibilities

• Performs tasks associated with meeting aircraft at transit stations, including checks on aircraft maintenance logs, and responding to discrepancies entered in the logbook
• Performs routine and non-routine maintenance on aircraft
• References all Maintenance Manuals—Illustrated Parts Catalog, Structural Repair Manual, Component Maintenance Manuals, and the wiring diagrams to perform work on aircraft
• Completes required paperwork accurately using procedures set forth in the General Maintenance Manual (GMM)
• Uses only approved and certified hardware, parts, and equipment to be installed or used on aircraft
• Maintains Amerijet facilities and equipment as directed by the Leadership team
• Upholds safety and security awareness of team members and assets
• Obtains and maintains special qualifications such as Quality Control RII, Airworthiness release, taxi run up, CAT III authorization, and Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM)
• Assures that work is accomplished in the best workmanship manner and that an airworthy condition exists on all work performed
• Notifies leadership immediately of any condition that may arise that could present a problem of parts, materials, airworthiness or workmanship
• Has sufficient hand tools to perform duties as required
• Is responsible to the Director of Maintenance for the accomplishment of all work assigned in accordance with policies and procedures established by Amerijet, Manufacturer and the FAA
• May be required to instruct less experienced employees and shall be responsible for the work of any unlicensed technician working with them
• The Director of Quality Control may delegate the licensed technician for the Clearing and Signing-Off of items that were inspected by them, provided the technician has not performed the subject work

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Diploma
• Valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant Certificate
• Two or more years of experience working as an aircraft maintenance technician
• Preferably Boeing 767/757/777 qualified with certification and training records
• Ability to drive tugs, trucks, taxi aircraft, lift trucks, snorkel lift, boom lift and tractor and/or other maintenance vehicles
• Familiarity with accessing online aircraft manuals
• Ability to communicate effectively, in both oral and written communication
• Ability to frequently crawl, bend, kneel, climb, stoop and work in confined spaces
• Ability to work under pressure in a team environment
• Possess and maintain a valid Driver License and a driving record from the state of primary residence that meets Amerijet’s insurance standards
• Ability to remain alert to moving vehicles, aircraft and situational awareness
• Available for travel
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge
• Depending on location, may need to acquire and maintain a United States Customs Clearance
• Willingness to work 8-hr or 10-hr shifts covering 24/7
• Legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Avionics electronic systems
• Boeing 767 taxi-run up qualifications
• Understanding of wiring diagrams and schematics

Job Performance Standards

• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Work flexible hours and be available to respond on short notice
• Well-groomed and able to maintain a professional appearance
• Exhibit Amerijet values and promote the #1 value of safety as a Safety Ambassador
• Support Amerijet’s Safety Management System (SMS) components, Safety Policy, and behavioral standards
• Identify and report safety concerns, issues, incidents, or hazards using available reporting systems
• Adhere to all applicable laws, regulations (FAA, OSHA, DOT, etc.) and Company policies, procedures, and risk controls
• Uphold Amerijet’s safety performance metric goals and understand how they relate to duties and responsibilities
• Consistently follow Company policies and procedures, including governmental and safety, and departmental Standard Operating Procedures

Physical Activities and Requirements

• Regularly required to stand; frequently required to walk
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb and balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities include close vision
• Required to work in confined spaces
• Ability to work well under pressure and in extreme climatic conditions
• May require limited travel, including outside of the USA
• Exposed to high levels of noise, dust, vibration and chemical fumes
• Ability to bend, twist, squat and lift
• Ability to access and work in all areas of the aircraft, including confined areas
• Ability to climb on ladders and platforms and work at heights up to fifty feet from the ground