Aviation Maintenance Technician

American Airlines • Los Angeles, NY

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for being a key reason why friends, family, and customers of American Airlines fly safely and on time. There are also opportunities for job growth and advancement, training, and working with many of the industry’s most talented aviation professionals.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English language or language native to geographical location.
• Airframe and Power Plant License required.
• Must be willing to work outdoors in any weather conditions in accordance with Company Safety Guidelines.
• Must be willing to work extra hours when there are operational needs, such as weather delays.
• Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends, holidays, and days off.
• Reports to work on a regular and timely basis.
• Must fulfill FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA).
• Must be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges.
• This job is subject to the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing.
• Your previous employers will be contacted to verify if you had any DOT drug violations and/or refusals to test for drugs or alcohol in the previous two-year period.
• Your DOT required urine specimen will be tested for the following substances: Cocaine, Marijuana, PCP, Amphetamines, and Opiates.

Responsibilities

• Service aircraft, including but not limited to, mechanical work involved in the dismantling, disassembly, overhauling, repairing, fabricating, assembling, welding, checking, repairing, replacing, testing, adjusting, installing, and erecting all parts of airplanes required to maintain airworthiness of aircraft and their components
• Conduct scheduled maintenance inspections
• Certify for the quality of own workmanship (i.e., that it is in accordance with the proper maintenance manuals and references)
• Connect/remove ground power and ground start units
• Push out/tow aircraft and perform guideman functions
• Perform inspections in extreme environmental conditions, including extreme heat (over 100° Fahrenheit), extreme cold (below 32° Fahrenheit), rain, sleet, wind, and snow
• Perform duties that require general safety awareness (e.g., when working in an area with moving vehicles)
• Perform duties that require use of personal protective equipment (e.g., wearing fall protection while working at heights, wearing respirators while working around fumes and vapors)
• Perform duties in conditions that are dirty (e.g., dirt, dust, grime)
• Perform work in confined, tight, or awkward spaces
• Sign mechanical flight releases and/or airworthiness releases
• Maintain knowledge of and use manuals, supply/parts catalogs, minimum equipment lists, and general maintenance manuals
• Ensure forms, records, reports, and other work-related paperwork are completed properly
• Perform Foreign Object Debris (FOD) walks
• Clean work area
• Request parts
• Report to position on time, as scheduled, and at assigned station or location, including varying shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Perform all functions in accordance with safety procedures and policies
• Complete job-relevant trainings
• Adhere to government regulations (e.g., DOT, FAA, TSA)
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and performance standards
• Receive assignments and follow instructions from supervisor or Crew Chief, as applicable
• Coordinate with other employees and stakeholders in order to accomplish work tasks
• Wear uniforms as required by company policy
• Use relevant electronic systems to complete work

Benefits

• Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
• Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
• Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet insurance
• Discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more

What This Job Offers

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