Breeze Airways - Windsor Locks, CT
posted 4 days ago
About the position
Working at Breeze Airways is an exciting endeavor and a serious commitment to bring 'The World's Nicest Airline' to life. We work cross-functionally with truly awesome Team Members to deliver on our mission: 'To make the world of travel simple, affordable, and convenient. Improving our guests travel experience using technology, ingenuity and kindness.' Breeze is hiring- join us! The Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) is responsible for assigning, leading, directing, or approving work of other AMT's under his/her supervision and participates in the performance of work as required. The Lead AMT reports to a Line Maintenance Supervisor and carries out instructions as assigned in accordance with FAA regulations and Breeze policy and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Assigns, leads, and directs the work of AMT's under his/her supervision
- Ensures that all work performed and maintenance duties are in accordance with the Breeze General Maintenance Manual (GMM) and company policy and procedures
- Responsible and accountable for all work performed at the local station
- Communicates with Maintenance Operations Control (MOC) with aircraft status
- Complete all appropriate Breeze forms on all work assigned and performed
- Properly handle all parts, units, assemblies, and aircraft while in the repair process
- Ensure that all documentation is kept current as to open discrepancies and completed corrective actions
- Complete all associated and required documentation for all maintenance work performed or inspections conducted accurately and correctly
- Submit personal OJT Task Cards on time and accurately
- Maintain the work area in a safe, clean, and operative condition and ensure all tools are accounted for at completion of all assigned tasks
- Properly care for and use tooling and equipment used for aircraft maintenance
- Notify the Maintenance Supervisor and all other appropriate Team Members of any condition that would compromise the airworthiness of Breeze aircraft
- Maintain a valid Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate and keep the certificate available for inspection by the FAA, NTSB, or Breeze Supervisor/Manager
- Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by Maintenance Leadership, MOC, and/or DOM
- Achieve performance measures and adhere to established standards in conjunction with Breeze Aviation Group Values of Safety, Kindness, Integrity, Ingenuity and Excellence
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent educational achievement
- Must hold a current, valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant License (A&P) with no history of infractions and recent experience on commercial aircraft types
- 5+ years of aviation maintenance experience maintaining commercial aircraft
- Ability to read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals and specifications
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Must have a valid passport with no travel restrictions
- Must have the authorization to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
- Must be flexible and willing to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime if needed
- Must be willing to travel 20% of the time
- Must be willing to work with other departments within the company as needed
- Must pass a DOT pre-employment drug test
- Must pass a TSA required fingerprint-based criminal history records check and a Breeze background check
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Nice-to-haves
- Understanding and working knowledge of FAA regulations including FAR part 121 operations
- Experience maintaining Airbus A220 & Embraer E-Jet family aircraft
- Familiar with an airline Maintenance Information System (MIS) such as TRAX
- Degree in Aerospace, Aviation Maintenance or Business Degree preferred
Benefits
- Health, Vision and Dental
- Health Savings Account with Breeze Employee Match
- 401K with Breeze Employee Match
- PTO
- Travel on Breeze and other Airlines too!
