Aircraft Maintenance Technician Lead - MSY + $10,000 Bonus!

Breeze Airways™ • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

The Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) assigns, leads, directs, or approves work performed by AMTs under their supervision and participates in maintenance work as required. The role reports to a Line Maintenance Supervisor and carries out assigned instructions in accordance with FAA regulations and Breeze policies and procedures. Entry pay is based on experience, with starting pay up to $39.00. A $2.00 shift differential applies when working from 9:00 PM to 7:30 AM. A $10,000 cash bonus is awarded after a 12-month commitment: $5,000 after six months and $5,000 after 12 months.

The Lead AMT is responsible and accountable for work performed at the local station, ensuring maintenance and documentation meet Breeze requirements. The position requires maintaining an A&P or Repairman Certificate and keeping the work area, tools, and equipment safe and properly accounted for. The role may require working days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime, and traveling 20% of the time.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent educational achievement.
• Current, valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant License (A&P), with no history of infractions and recent experience on commercial aircraft types.
• At least 5 years of aviation maintenance experience maintaining commercial aircraft.
• Ability to read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals and specifications.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid passport with no travel restrictions.
• Authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.
• Flexibility and willingness to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime if needed.
• Willingness to travel 20% of the time.
• Willingness to work with other company departments 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 English; must be fluent in English.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SIDA badge in accordance with TSA requirements.
• Microsoft Office Suite skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with individuals and teams at all levels of the organization.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds, with assistance as needed.
• Ability to climb ladders, work stands, and aircraft structures, and work at elevated heights.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, awkward positions, and varying weather conditions on the ramp or in a hangar.
• Regularly stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach for extended periods.
• Frequent use of hands and arms to operate tools and handle components, requiring manual dexterity.
• Adequate vision for close inspection and hearing to detect unusual sounds; exposure to noise and fumes.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding and working knowledge of FAA regulations, including FAR Part 121 operations.
• Experience maintaining Airbus A220 and Embraer E-Jet family aircraft.
• Familiarity with an airline Maintenance Information System (MIS), such as TRAX.
• Degree in Aerospace, Aviation Maintenance, or Business.

Responsibilities

• Assign, lead, and direct the work of AMTs under supervision.
• Ensure work and maintenance duties comply with the Breeze General Maintenance Manual (GMM), company policies, and procedures.
• Be responsible and accountable for all work performed at the local station.
• Communicate aircraft status to Maintenance Operations Control (MOC).
• Complete appropriate Breeze forms for assigned and performed work.
• Properly handle parts, units, assemblies, and aircraft during repair.
• Keep documentation current regarding open discrepancies and completed corrective actions.
• Accurately complete required documentation for maintenance work and inspections.
• Submit personal OJT Task Cards accurately and on time.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and operative work area and account for all tools after assigned tasks.
• Properly care for and use aircraft maintenance tooling and equipment.
• Notify the Maintenance Supervisor and other appropriate Team Members about conditions that could compromise aircraft airworthiness.
• Maintain a valid A&P or Repairman Certificate and make it available for inspection by the FAA, NTSB, or Breeze supervisors or managers.
• Perform other duties assigned by Maintenance Leadership, MOC, and/or DOM.
• Meet performance measures and established standards in conjunction with Breeze’s values of Safety, Kindness, Integrity, Ingenuity, and Excellence.

Benefits

• $10,000 cash bonus after a 12-month commitment, paid as $5,000 after six months and $5,000 after 12 months.
• $2.00 shift differential for work from 9:00 PM to 7:30 AM.
• Health insurance, vision insurance, and dental insurance for full-time employees.
• Health Savings Account with Breeze employee match.
• 401(k) with Breeze employee match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Travel on Breeze and other airlines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED