Line Maintenance Technician

Thales • Fort Lauderdale, FL

10d • $32 - $51 • Onsite

About The Position

Thales is seeking a Line Maintenance Technician to perform line maintenance, installation, repair station, and ground equipment maintenance activities on Thales In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) systems and other systems for which the technician is authorized and trained. The technician will maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install IFE equipment and systems, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable technical and quality requirements. The position is fully onsite in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and may require domestic or international travel of up to 10%.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate and recent experience meeting 14 CFR 65.83 requirements.
• Strong avionics and electronics knowledge, including the ability to read and interpret blueprints and wiring diagrams, follow written procedures, and terminate electrical connectors using aviation-industry crimping and soldering methods.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced team environment, analyze problems of moderate scope, and present information effectively to supervisors and customers.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a local airport SIDA badge and customs clearance as required, and complete required background checks, fingerprinting, drug testing, and Criminal History Records Check.
• Fluent spoken and written English; legal authorization to work in the United States; regular attendance and punctuality; a positive attitude; and adherence to Thales values of Compliance, Respect, Innovation, Responsibility, and Teamwork.
• Valid driver's license and a driving record meeting company insurance standards; ability to operate tugs, trucks, lift trucks, snorkel lifts, boom lifts, and tractors after required training.
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions and directions, remain alert to moving vehicles and aircraft, and frequently crawl, bend, kneel, climb, and stoop while working in confined spaces.
• Ability to occasionally handle objects weighing 50–80 pounds, frequently handle objects weighing up to 20 pounds, and frequently use hand tools to test equipment.
• Flexibility to work varying schedules based on seniority and operational requirements, including day, swing, or midnight shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work outdoors on aircraft ramps and/or in hangars where loud noise may be experienced.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally up to 10% of the time.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required airport and customer security credentials, including completion of applicable background checks and other security requirements.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of aircraft maintenance technician school.
• Two years of line maintenance experience.
• Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance on authorized Thales systems in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform unscheduled maintenance and system modifications on authorized Thales systems.
• Address and clear airline logbook discrepancies pertaining to Thales systems in a timely manner.
• Document daily maintenance activities using established procedures.
• Prepare and submit required daily maintenance reports to the Supervisor of Maintenance.
• Provide ongoing customer support while upholding company policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Elective health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending account and health savings account options.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance, whole group life with long-term care, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
• Legal plan, identity theft protection, and pet insurance.
• Retirement savings plan after 30 days of employment, with company contribution and matching 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED