Flight Aircraft Maintenance Technician

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position 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 while traveling on the road with the aircraft.

Job Responsibilities include the following, but not limited to:

• Perform tasks associated with traveling on the road with the aircraft to destinations where Amerijet may not have ample ground support. This includes checks on Aircraft Maintenance logs and responding to discrepancies entered in the logbook while on the roadtrip.
• Communicate with maintenance control when landing and prior to dispatch. Communicate the defects noted and ensure they are brought to maintenance control’s attention.
• Communicate with crew members about the status of the airplane and if there are any faults.
• Performs routine and non-routine maintenance on aircraft. Complete required paperwork accurately using procedures set forth in the General Maintenance Manual (GMM).
• Reference all Maintenance Manuals- Illustrated Parts Catalog, Structural Repair Manual, Component Maintenance Manuals, and the wiring diagrams to perform work on aircraft.
• Use only approved and certified hardware, parts, and equipment to be installed or used on aircraft.
• Maintain Amerijet facilities and equipment as directed by the Leadership team. Uphold safety and security awareness of Team members and assets.
• Assure that work is accomplished in the best workmanship manner and that an airworthy condition exists on all work performed by them.
• Notify their leader immediately of any condition that may arise that could present a problem of parts, materials, airworthiness or workmanship.
• The licensed technician shall be responsible for the work of any unlicensed technician working with him.
• The Director of Quality Control may delegate the licensed technician for the Clearing and Signing-Off of Items that were inspected by him. The technician must assure that in clearing any item within the inspection category, he has not in any way performed or accomplished the subject work.
• Have sufficient hand tools to perform their duties as required.
• Obtain and maintain special qualifications such as Quality Control RII, Airworthiness release, taxi run up, CAT III authorization, and Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM).
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Performance Standards/Measurements:

• Become familiar with the Company policies, procedures, duties and responsibilities of the position and all subordinate maintenance staff as set forth in this General Maintenance Manual (GMM) and associated flight operations staff as set forth in the General Operations Manual.
• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Need to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short notice.
• Well-groomed and able to maintain a professional appearance.
• Promote Amerijet’s #1 value of safety as a Safety Ambassador, supporting Amerijet’s Safety Management System (SMS) components, Safety Policy, and behavioral standards.
• Identify safety concerns, issues, incidents, or hazards that should be reported and report them whenever possible and by any means necessary including Amerijet’s confidential reporting systems (Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) or Safety Action Report (SAR)).
• 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 understanding how they relate to their duties and responsibilities.
• Consistently follow Company policies and procedures (including governmental and safety) and departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
• Always exhibit a professional demeanor.
• Work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Proactive and timely in problem-solving.
• Maintain communication with all involved parties.
• Maintain accurate and concise records/files.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Diploma.
• Must hold a current and valid FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings.
• Must have GenFam certification (80hrs course).
• Must maintain Amerijet qualification and authorization for Airworthiness Release.
• Two (2) years of experience working as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician. Preferably Boeing 767/757/777 qualified with certification and training records.
• Possess and maintain a valid Driver License and a driving record from the state of your primary residence that meets Amerijet’s insurance standards.
• 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 write routine reports and correspondence.
• 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.
• Ability to remain alert to moving vehicles, aircraft and situational awareness.
• 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.
• Available for travel 100% of working time.
• Pass a ten (10) years criminal record background check, and a two (2) years pre-employment drug test.
• Legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located.
• Obtain tools listed on the Minimum Tool List within thirty (30) days of employment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position will not have direct reports but may require providing training for new team members.

Language Skills:

The employee must possess good interpersonal and communications skills, be able to effectively work with others, respond to questions from managers and co-workers.

Physical Activities and Requirements of the Position:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, frequently required walk, use hand to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb and balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear. Able to bend, twist, squat, and lift. Must be able to work well under pressure and in extreme climatic conditions. This position may require traveling up to 100%.

Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without mechanical assistance; specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Able to access and work in all areas of the aircraft, including confined areas. Able to climb on ladders and platforms and work at heights up to fifty feet from the ground. Exposed to high levels of noise, dust, vibration, and chemical fumes.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Works with computer and other office equipment
• Operates lift trucks, snorkel lift, boom lift and tractor after attending training
• Wears issued reflective safety vest, ear protection and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Ability to use handheld two-way radios, headsets and/or phone

Acknowledgement:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed in this position. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks, and skills required of an employee in this position. Amerijet International Airlines, Inc.reserves the right to request that other tasks be performed when warranted (for example, by emergencies, changes in personnel or workload, corporate reorganization, or technical development). Amerijet International Airlines, Inc. also reserves the right to revise this job description.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Amerijet International Airlines, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regards to race, color religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factors under federal, state or local law. Any applicant requiring assistance with our online application process or who needs and accommodation for the application process due to a disability, should send an e-mail to ADAapps@amerijet.com .

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