Aircraft Maintenance Technician

United Aviate Academy • Goodyear, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Aircraft Maintenance Technicians are FAA-certified Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) who must deliver safe, dependable, and high-quality service to every aircraft they encounter. Maintenance Technician duties consist in large part of preventive maintenance care to repairs. Mechanics perform routine inspections, repairs, scheduled maintenance, and post-run tests.

Requirements

• 5+ years of s upervisory experience preferred
• 5+ years’ experience performing as an accomplished aircraft mechanic with progression of responsibilities or have previous Production Supervisory experience
• Working knowledge of FAA regulations
• Ability to understand and interpret aircraft technical data
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Be 18 years old or older
• Be fluent in English
• Possess an Airframe & Powerplant Certification
• Meet experience requirements (18 months on airframes or power plants, or 30 months of combined experience) or graduate from an FAA-approved school
• Pass written, oral, and practical tests
• Must have exceptional written and oral communication skills and be able to interact with a wide variety of people.
• Advanced computer skills (knowledge of MS Office programs, such as Word, and Excel) are preferred.
• Must have good people, team building, and problem-solving skills
• Good computer skills
• Ability to successfully work with others as part of a team to achieve established goals
• Effective Communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and within a team setting
• Outstanding attention to detail, organizational skills, valuing safety, and adhering to company policies
• Commitment to the company culture as a subsidiary of United Airlines and valuing the Core4
• Physical demands consist of strenuous positions required to reach desired areas needing to be repaired.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time while using a wide variety of heavy tools needed to fix aircraft parts.
• Ability to lift aircraft tools, parts, and equipment varying from 10lbs – to 70lbs or ability to use tools that can lift more when needed.
• Ability to work in a confined area for an extended period of time.
• Ability to wear personal protective gear.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and test aircraft
• Maintain work environment to ensure safe, clean, and orderly aircraft hangar
• Ensure safe and legal practices in accordance with FAA and United Aviate policy and regulations
• Ensure all aircraft maintenance documentation is executed in compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, company policies and procedures, and applicable maintenance manuals
• Being alert for defective, worn, or failed parts as well as safe working conditions.
• Sign for accomplishment of work on applicable forms and records
• Housekeeping duties such as policing his or her work and/or repair area as well as maintenance of company property
• Properly tag aircraft components, parts, and panels including racks by aircraft
• Operate all power tools and equipment necessary to accomplish job assignment
• Maintain awareness of hourly goals for tasks assigned
• Flexible with schedule to meet support requirements for 24/7 operations.
• Perform other duties as may be required

Benefits

• F light benefits for travel on United Airlines, including buddy passes for friends and family.
• C ompetitive salary, paid holidays, PTO, sick time, and medical/dental/vision insurance.

What This Job Offers

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