Aircraft Maintenance Technician - Kenner, LA

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Kenner, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position maintains company aircraft to ensure safe and reliable transportation for company personnel. Work must comply with FAA rules and regulations, company policies, and NBAA/VAI industry best practices. The role is based onsite in Kenner, Louisiana, and supports field and skilled-trade operations. Employees may need to work additional hours, at alternate locations, or perform additional duties during storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations deemed necessary by the company. Travel may be up to 25%. Authorization to work in the United States is a condition of employment; the company will not sponsor work visas.

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.
Have a valid driver’s license and the ability to acquire a Class D Chauffeur’s license.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaborate across the aviation department.
Thorough knowledge of, and ability to demonstrate, industry safety practices.
Reside within one hour’s commute of the assigned work location.
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 a shift as needed.
Ability to work from ladders, scaffolding, and man lifts; perform elevated work with fall protection; and work in restricted or confined spaces.
Availability for 10-hour shifts on an alternating monthly schedule, with rotating three-day weekends; day or evening shifts; occasional weekends, holidays, and after-hours callouts.
Authorization to work in the United States; work visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a complex helicopter mechanic or maintainer; twin-engine Bell product experience is 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 maintenance, including troubleshooting, repairs, inspections, preventive maintenance, and general aircraft upkeep.
Routinely ensure aircraft cleanliness.
Maintain aircraft logbooks, associated paperwork, and the Computerized Aircraft Maintenance Program.
Maintain an accurate and current electronic library.
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.
Safely handle and tow 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.
Support safe and efficient aviation operations independently and collaboratively.
Travel occasionally for offsite maintenance, project management, and training.
Be available for additional hours, alternate locations, and additional duties during storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations deemed necessary by the company.