Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Entergy • Kenner, LA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Entergy Aviation began in 1927 with a 2-seat enclosed cabin modified biplane to a department today that manages the safe operation of all company-owned, contracted, and sub-contracted aviation equipment used for the expeditious business transport of Entergy personnel and for the operation, maintenance, and construction of the enterprise electric system. The five focus areas of the department are Aviation Corporate Jets, UAS Department, Safety & Governance, Maintenance, and Operations Control Center, comprising 26 team members. Entergy’s corporate jet division was the first corporate flight department in North America to achieve IS-BAO certification and the first flight department in the world to achieve Stage III in the IS-BAO system. The very heart of both the Aviation department and the enterprise of Entergy is the safety culture. Safety is a shared responsibility; and every team member always remains vigilant to assure a safe environment around aviation equipment and to ensure every passenger and employee returns home uninjured at the end of the day. This position is responsible for maintaining company aircraft to ensure safe, reliable transportation for company personnel, conducting operations within FAA rules and regulations, company policy and NBAA/VAI industry best practices.

Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds of equipment or luggage, as needed.
• Ability to walk, stand, squat, bend, twist, stoop approximately 90% of shift, as needed.
• Ability to work from ladders, scaffolding and man lifts.
• Ability to perform elevated work with fall protection.
• Ability to work in restricted or confined spaces.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of and demonstrate industry safety practices.
• Must be available for occasional travel for offsite maintenance, managing projects, and training.
• Reside within one hour commute time of assigned work location.
• Minimum education required of the position: High School Education or equivalent.
• Minimum experience required of the position: 5 years’ experience working as an Aircraft Technician or other comparable combination of education and experience.
• 3 years’ experience working on turbine powered aircraft or other comparable combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the planning, implementation, and direction of the maintenance programs and control system for the aircraft operated.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Federal regulations and standards relating to aircraft maintenance.
• Possess an FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to acquire a Class D Chauffer’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a complex helicopter mechanic/maintainer, prefer twin engine Bell product experience.
• Experience on Bell 429 helicopter and/or Bombardier 300/350/3500 aircraft.
• Experience with Veryon [formerly Flightdocs] and CAMPS.
• Inspection Authorization (IA)
• Sheet Metal Experience
• Avionics Experience
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• OEM/Factory training

Responsibilities

• Performs scheduled and un-scheduled maintenance inspections and activities, which include, but is not limited to, troubleshooting, repairs, inspections, preventive maintenance, and general upkeep of the aircraft.
• Ensures cleanliness of aircraft routinely
• Maintains aircraft logbooks, associated paperwork, and Computerized Aircraft Maintenance Program.
• Maintains electronic library to ensure accuracy and currency.
• Maintains accountability for spare parts and supplies and ensures that receiving documents and inventory records are properly prepared and handled.
• Maintains valid licenses and certificates required to perform assigned maintenance duties.
• Maintains clean, safe, and orderly work areas—including personal space, hangar, shop, and storage area—while ensuring equipment is operable and promptly reporting any issues to the Manager or Lead Mechanic.
• Ensures safe ground handling and towing of aircraft for departure and arrivals.
• Ensures the highest levels of tool control, accountability, etc. in support of tool control program (FOD).
• Become an integral part of Safety Culture by participating in the Safety Management System to include aircraft specific incident/accident reporting.
• Coordinates freight delivery services.
• Attends recurrent training sessions to maintain a high level of proficiency.
• Completes company administrative and training requirements in a timely and professional manner.

Benefits

• As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company.

What This Job Offers

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