A&P Aircraft Mechanic

 Are you looking for a new career journey? When you come onboard at Sun Country Airlines, you’re joining a dynamic team that operates a new breed of hybrid low-cost carrier based in Minnesota with flights spanning across North America, Mexico and the Caribbean. Join our fast-growing airline that operates a diversified network including scheduled passenger service, charter flying, and cargo operations. This year, we are celebrating 40 years of flying and would love to have you join us! 

Sun Country Airlines is seeking anA&P Aircraft Mechanicto ensure the ongoing airworthiness of the Sun Country Airlines’ fleet of aircraft.

Sun Country Airlines provides the resources and support our employees need to succeed. Besides working at a great and growing company, as an A&P Aircraft Mechanicyou’ll enjoy these benefits and more:

• Comprehensive benefit package including dental and vision
• PPO and high deductible health plans
• Health savings accounts (HSA and FSA)
• Dependent Care
• Starting day one free standby and discounted travel privileges for employees, family, & friends
• 401(k) match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program including counseling for employees and their family
• Fitness incentive and Stop Smoking Support

A&P Aircraft Mechanic Overview:

The primary responsibilities of the Aircraft Mechanic Outstation is ensuring the ongoing airworthiness of the Sun Country Airlines fleet of aircraft.

Essential roles and responsibilities of an A&P Aircraft Mechanic:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Troubleshoot and repair aircraft to Sun Country Airlines standards.
• Correctly complete paperwork for maintenance performed on aircraft.
• Enter all log items, NRTCs, and task cards into TRAX.
• Identify and report problems that could impact daily maintenance operations.
• Communicate with Maintenance Station Supervisor during all maintenance procedures.
• Maintain an up-to-date OJT file.
• Assist with training of newly hired individuals, as necessary.
• Accomplish housekeeping of maintenance facilities, as required.
• Move and park aircraft as operations warrant.
• Move and position ground equipment as needed for the maintenance operation.
• Conduct all tasks in a safe and efficient manner complying with all local, state, and federal safety and health regulatory requirements, programmatic standards, and with any internal policies and procedures identified by Sun Country Airlines.

Supervisory Responsibility

None.

Classification: Full-time, Non-exempt.
Working Location:This position is open in Dallas, TX.

The qualifications we are looking for in an A&P Aircraft Mechanic include:  

• High school diploma or equivalent
• A&P license required
• Acceptable driving record required
• Must be highly motivated and a self starter
• Excellent communication, organizational, problem solving skills
• Work effectively with minimal supervision under stressful situations
• Excellent communication, organizational, problem solving skills
• Qualified candidates must pass a criminal history background check as well as a pre-employment drug test

Preferred requirements  

• 2 years line maintenance preferred
• 2 years 737NG jet experience preferred
• 737NG Familiarization Class preferred
• 2 years experience in aircraft structural repair preferred
• Valid US Passport preferred

Work environment

This job operates in the maintenance hangar and ramp area. This role is routinely exposed to all weather elements.

Physical Requirements 

Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking. Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing. Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching. Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 75 pounds. Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases.

Sun County Airlines respects and values every employee’s contribution to our business. We believe that an important part of our strength comes from our people and their array of perspectives.  

It is the policy of Sun Country Airlines to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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