Line Maintenance Technician

Thales • Boston, MA

2d • $34 - $54 • Onsite

About The Position

Thales is seeking a Line Maintenance Technician to perform line maintenance, installation, repair station, and ground equipment maintenance work on Thales In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) systems. Work must comply with FAA regulations, airline customer maintenance manuals, and internal operating procedures. The technician supports airline customers in a fast-paced, deadline-driven airport environment, maintaining a strong focus on safety, compliance, reliability, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

The position is fully onsite at Boston Logan International Airport in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Work takes place in outdoor aircraft ramp environments and/or hangars, with exposure to varying weather and high noise levels. A flexible schedule covering days, evenings, midnights, weekends, and holidays is required based on seniority and operational needs. The role may involve up to 10% domestic and/or international travel.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate and ability to meet recent experience requirements under 14 CFR 65.83.
• Ability to obtain and maintain airport security requirements, including a SIDA badge, Customs Clearance as required, background checks and fingerprinting, and a pre-employment drug test.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire; the position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
• Valid driver's license meeting company insurance standards.
• Ability, after training, to operate ground support equipment such as tugs, trucks, lift trucks, and boom lifts.
• Strong avionics and electronics knowledge, including ability to read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical instructions, and to perform crimping and soldering to aviation industry standards.
• Ability to analyze data, troubleshoot issues of moderate scope, and communicate technical information effectively to supervisors and customers under pressure in a fast-paced team environment.
• Professionalism and reliability, including regular attendance and punctuality, fluency in spoken and written English, a positive attitude, and alignment with Thales values of Compliance, Respect, Innovation, Responsibility, and Teamwork.
• Ability to obtain and maintain customer-specific security credentials required for site access.
• Ability to work effectively in active airport environments while adhering to safety and security protocols.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of aircraft maintenance technician school and/or equivalent technical training.
• Two years of line maintenance experience, preferably in a commercial aviation environment.
• Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license.
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments, including crawling, bending, kneeling, climbing, and stooping in confined spaces.
• Ability to lift and handle equipment weighing up to 50–80 pounds occasionally and up to 20 pounds frequently while safely using hand tools and testing equipment.
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions and directions while maintaining situational awareness around moving vehicles and aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, and system modifications on Thales In-Flight Entertainment systems.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues efficiently to minimize aircraft downtime and operational impact.
• Accurately document and clear airline logbook discrepancies related to Thales systems in a timely manner.
• Document maintenance activities daily according to established procedures and submit detailed reports to the Supervisor of Maintenance.
• Support airline customers and ensure maintenance activities adhere to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain compliance with FAA regulations, safety standards, and internal quality procedures.

Benefits

• Elective health, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Voluntary life and AD&D, whole group life with LTC, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
• Legal plan, identity theft protection, and pet insurance.
• Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment, with a company contribution and match and no vesting period.
• Company-paid holidays and paid time off.
• Company-provided life insurance, AD&D, disability coverage, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program.

What This Job Offers

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