Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Republic Airways • Chicago, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Republic Airways is seeking Aircraft Maintenance Technicians to join our team at our Chicago, Illinois base. This role performs preventive maintenance, repair, modifications, and other maintenance of aircraft, components, and related equipment in accordance with standards and regulations. The position involves working both inside and outside the hangar, as well as at the airport terminal, troubleshooting all aircraft systems, and executing maintenance work orders. The technician will use necessary tools and equipment, verify the serviceability and effectivity of parts, and adhere to material handling procedures. Safety is paramount, and maintaining a clean, safe working environment is expected. Responsibilities also include updating supervisors, reviewing paperwork, assisting with shift turnover, completing company forms, and providing on-the-job training. The role requires adherence to established work schedules, participation in meetings, and submitting suggestions for operational improvements. Accessing company intranet for manuals and ensuring part effectivity are key. The technician must also adhere to recurrent training requirements, including FAA AMT training, and keep licenses and certifications up-to-date. Reading and acknowledging maintenance newsletters and company emails is also required. Other duties as assigned are part of the role.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent with an FAA Airframe and Powerplant license.
• Possess a stable employment history.
• Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License and a clean driving record.
• Must possess the required tools.
• Able to work both in a team setting and individually.
• Able to pass an FAA required 10 year work history review and pass criminal background and fingerprint checks.
• Willing to submit to and pass FAA and Company mandated random drug and alcohol tests.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively and be understood before groups of associates of the organization.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
• Possess decision making skills.
• Makes limited decisions and determines best methods to solve problems by referring to established precedents and policies.
• Able to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle and feel, reach with hands and arms at least 90% of the time.
• Able to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl up to 60% of the time.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds at least 35% of the time.
• Able to lift or move 75 pounds over 70% of the time.
• Must be able to see to perform work and to see approaching vehicles, aircraft and machinery.
• Work near moving mechanical parts, work with fumes or airborne particles over 90% of the time.
• Work in high, precarious places up to 50% of the time.
• Work around toxic or caustic chemicals up to 30% of the time.
• Withstand risk of electric shock and work with explosives up to 10% of the time.
• Work in outdoor weather conditions inside and outside an open air hangar as well as the airport terminal up to 100% of the time.
• The work environment can be very loud.
• Able to wear a respirator and protective equipment for testing and regular duties. This includes minimal facial hair in order to ensure proper fit in of respirator in accordance with OSHA regulations.
• Able to work nights, evenings, weekends and holidays to support 24 hour operations.
• Able to travel up to 20% of the time, including overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as an A&P mechanic or airline experience.
• Experience using a computer to look up information and input data.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance, repair, modifications and other maintenance of aircraft, components and related equipment and complies with 14 CFR, manufactures specifications, the GMM, Company policy and procedures as well as other methods accepted by the FAA and OSHA when accomplishing maintenance.
• Performs maintenance mechanic duties in all areas inside and outside the hangar as well as at the airport terminal.
• Troubleshoots all aircraft systems.
• Executes maintenance work orders.
• Uses tools, equipment and test apparatus necessary to assure completion of the work in accordance with accepted industry practices.
• Verifies that all calibrated tooling is current on its calibration before use.
• Verifies materials and parts used are of a serviceable condition.
• Verifies that each part or component is effective for the aircraft on which it will be installed.
• Adheres to material handling and control procedures specified in GMM and by the equipment manufacturers.
• Initiates material requests.
• Evaluates the area and equipment that will be utilized to ensure that safety is not compromised before performing any maintenance action.
• Applies safety first at all times.
• Maintains a clean, safe working environment throughout the work shift.
• Updates Supervisor on progress of work performed.
• Reviews paperwork at the end of shift to ensure that all work accomplished is signed for prior to departing the maintenance facility.
• Assists with completion of shift turnover reports in accordance with procedures in the GMM.
• Completes all department internal company forms, maintenance records, documents, work orders, etc. including performing maintenance computer system transactions as required (MEL, DMI).
• Provides coaching and on-the-job training as directed.
• Adheres to established work schedule.
• Participates in shift meetings and briefings as required.
• Submits in writing any suggested changes in operational procedures that will enhance safety and cost effective aircraft maintenance.
• Accesses Company Intranet to become familiar with and utilize the GMM and aircraft manuals.
• Ensures part effectivity is correct per aircraft.
• Adheres to recurrent training, including required FAA AMT training, and keeps necessary licenses and certification up-to-date.
• Reads and acknowledges understanding of maintenance newsletters and Company Emails on a timely basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Benefits

• 401K that begins vesting at 100% day one
• Company paid additional training opportunities
• Flight privileges across our three codeshare partnerships - American, Delta, and United
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability
• employee assistance program
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• 401(k)
• flight privileges

What This Job Offers

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