A&P Mechanic

USA Jet Airlines•Belleville, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A&P Mechanics work at USA Jet’s Main Maintenance Base or at outstations. At the Main Maintenance Base, they report directly to Lead Mechanics or the Maintenance Supervisor; at an outstation, they report to Maintenance Control. They overhaul, maintain, and repair airframe components, powerplants, aircraft communication equipment, and associated components in accordance with USA Jet and manufacturer manuals, bulletins, and orders. Mechanics must sign for work accomplished and remain alert to defective, worn, or failed parts and unsafe working conditions. The role also includes assigned housekeeping or company-property maintenance duties, active participation in USA Jet Safety Programs and SMS, prompt reporting of safety concerns, and ensuring work is performed safely and in accordance with applicable occupational safety standards. Mechanics perform other tasks assigned by their Lead or Supervisor. The position may involve working near moving mechanical parts and outdoors in varying weather conditions. Noise may be moderate to loud when aircraft are taxiing nearby. The employee frequently walks, sits, stands, stoops, kneels, crouches, crawls, climbs, reaches, handles items, uses hands and tools, and communicates in person or by phone. The role occasionally requires lifting or moving items weighing 50–100 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate.
Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to remain calm during adverse conditions.
Ability to think and react quickly with urgency in time-sensitive problem situations.
Detailed organizational skills.
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
Eligible to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.
Valid and current passport.
Ability to travel without restriction in and out of the U.S.
Ability to complete training and qualification requirements defined in USA Jet approved or accepted manuals.
Must pass initial and random drug and alcohol screening as required by the FAA, and a fingerprint-based criminal history records check and/or TSA Security Threat Assessment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Windows, Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Responsibilities

Overhaul, maintain, and repair airframe components, powerplants, aircraft communication equipment, and associated components in accordance with USA Jet manuals, manufacturer manuals, bulletins, and orders.
Sign for work accomplished.
Remain alert for defective, worn, or failed parts and unsafe working conditions.
Perform assigned housekeeping duties, including policing the work area or repairing and maintaining company property.
Actively participate in USA Jet Safety Programs and SMS.
Report safety concerns in a timely manner.
Ensure that personal and coworker tasks are performed as safely as possible.
Follow occupational safety and health standards applicable at the work location.
Perform tasks assigned by the Lead or Supervisor.