Aircraft Maintenance Technician - Kenner, LA

VetJobs•Kenner, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position maintains company aircraft to ensure safe, reliable transportation for company personnel. Work must comply with FAA rules and regulations, company policy, and NBAA/VAI industry best practices. The role is based on-site in Kenner, Louisiana, and includes scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, aircraft recordkeeping, inventory and tool accountability, safe aircraft handling, and participation in the company Safety Management System. The technician works 10-hour shifts on an alternating monthly schedule that provides rotating three-day weekends. The schedule may include day or evening shifts, occasional weekends and holidays, and after-hours callouts. The role requires occasional travel for offsite maintenance, project management, and training, and the employee must reside within one hour of the assigned work location. Employees may also be expected to work additional hours, at alternate locations, or perform additional duties during storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations deemed necessary by the company.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
At least 5 years of experience as an Aircraft Technician, or a comparable combination of education and experience.
At least 3 years of experience working on turbine-powered aircraft, or a comparable combination of education and experience.
Possess an FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License.
Valid driver's license and ability to acquire a Class D Chauffeur's license.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds of equipment or luggage as needed.
Ability to walk, stand, squat, bend, twist, and stoop for approximately 90% of the shift as needed.
Ability to work 10-hour shifts on an alternating monthly schedule, including day or evening shifts, occasional weekends and holidays, and after-hours callouts.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaborate across the aviation department.
Ability to work from ladders, scaffolding, and man lifts, and perform elevated work with fall protection.
Ability to work in restricted or confined spaces.
Thorough knowledge of and ability to demonstrate industry safety practices.
Reside within one hour commute time of the assigned work location.
Demonstrated knowledge of planning, implementing, and directing aircraft maintenance programs and control systems.
Demonstrated knowledge of federal regulations and standards relating to aircraft maintenance.
Authorization to work in the United States; the company will not sponsor work visas for this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a complex helicopter mechanic or maintainer; twin-engine Bell product experience preferred.
Experience on Bell 429 helicopters 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 or factory training.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, including troubleshooting, repairs, inspections, preventive maintenance, and general upkeep.
Routinely ensure aircraft cleanliness.
Maintain aircraft logbooks, associated paperwork, and the Computerized Aircraft Maintenance Program.
Maintain the electronic library and ensure its accuracy and currency.
Account for spare parts and supplies and properly prepare and handle receiving documents and inventory records.
Maintain valid licenses and certificates required for assigned maintenance duties.
Keep personal work areas, hangar, shop, and storage areas clean, safe, and orderly; ensure equipment is operable and promptly report issues to the Manager or Lead Mechanic.
Ensure safe ground handling and towing of aircraft for departures and arrivals.
Maintain tool control and accountability in support of the tool control program and FOD prevention.
Participate in the Safety Management System, including aircraft-specific incident and accident reporting.
Coordinate freight delivery services.
Attend recurrent training to maintain proficiency.
Complete company administrative and training requirements in a timely and professional manner.
Travel occasionally for offsite maintenance, project management, and training.
Be available for additional hours, alternate locations, or additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company.