Aircraft Maintenance Technician - DSM

Endeavor Air • Des Moines, IA

4d • $32 - $40

About The Position

The Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) is responsible for maintaining and repairing aircraft so they operate safely and efficiently. The role includes preventive maintenance, inspections, servicing, airworthiness determinations, structural repairs, and completing maintenance documentation and data-system entries. Work is performed at the airport, outstations, and repair-material vendors, and may involve travel. The position requires night, weekend, holiday, and overtime work as necessary, along with physical activity and access to all areas of aircraft.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Valid Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) Mechanics license.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple tasks, and maintain a high degree of attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic; reliability; self-motivation; a positive attitude; and customer-service orientation.
• Ability to travel internationally and obtain a passport within three months of hire; passport expenses are paid by the employee.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Valid driver's license; if use of Company vehicles is required, must be insurable under Company insurance coverage.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as necessary.
• Ability to perform physical exertion including pulling, pushing, reaching, bending, standing, walking, and light lifting of items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to use ladders, work stands, and lifts, and to access all areas of aircraft as required for job duties.
• Must not have medical conditions that preclude certification of aircraft run/taxi of Company aircraft and vehicles.
• Effective and respectful communication; timely and clear decision-making; dependability; ethical conduct; effective interpersonal skills; technical and professional job knowledge; quality and safe work; and strong safety awareness.

Nice To Haves

• Professional work experience in the aviation maintenance field.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and perform preventive maintenance on aircraft, components, and equipment.
• Determine the airworthiness of aircraft and components in accordance with established procedures and Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Service and inspect aircraft, components, and related equipment.
• Perform aircraft jacking, lifting, towing, and manual movement.
• Operate and inspect powered and non-powered ground equipment.
• Perform structural repairs and inspect aircraft structures to identify and prevent issues.
• Complete aircraft maintenance form entries and enter accurate, complete data into the Maintenance Data System.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Conduct Company business and make decisions in accordance with the Endeavor Air Code of Conduct.
• Demonstrate a high level of customer service.

Benefits

• Uniform allowance; uniform required.
• Free or reduced-rate travel privileges on Delta Air Lines and more than 80 air carriers worldwide for employees and eligible family members.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with Company match starting on Day 1.
• Operational Performance Rewards (OPR) Program.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Voluntary supplementary benefit options.

What This Job Offers

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