Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Entergy; Kenner (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy Aviation in Louisiana seeks an Aircraft Maintenance Technician to maintain company aircraft, ensuring safe, reliable transport for personnel and compliance with FAA rules and NBAA/BABA best practices.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, long shifts, travel up to 25%, and a strong safety mindset; you will keep logs, manage parts, and participate in safety programs while supporting on-site operations at the Kenner location.

Qualifications

• High School Education or equivalent.
• 5 years’ experience as Aircraft Technician or similar role.
• 3 years on turbine powered aircraft preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance inspections and repairs on the aircraft.
• Maintain aircraft logbooks and maintenance program records.
• Ensure safe ground handling and towing, and compliance with FAA regulations.
• Maintain tool control and clean, safe work spaces.
• Attend recurrent training and complete administrative requirements.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Independence

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Veryon Flightdocs

CAMPS

Job description

Job Title: Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre-employment and random drug testing.

Please note Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.

Entergy Aviation began in 1927 with a 2-seat enclosed cabin modified biplane to a department today that manages the safe operation of all company-owned, contracted, and sub-contracted aviation equipment used for the expeditious business transport of Entergy personnel and for the operation, maintenance, and construction of the enterprise electric system. The five focus areas of the department are Aviation Corporate Jets, UAS Department, Safety & Governance, Maintenance, and Operations Control Center, comprising 26 team members. Entergy’s corporate jet division was the first corporate flight department in North America to achieve IS-BAO certification and the first flight department in the world to achieve Stage III in the IS-BAO system. The very heart of both the Aviation department and the enterprise of Entergy is the safety culture. Safety is a shared responsibility; and every team member always remains vigilant to assure a safe environment around aviation equipment and to ensure every passenger and employee returns home uninjured at the end of the day.

Job Description:

This position is responsible for maintaining company aircraft to ensure safe, reliable transportation for company personnel, conducting operations within FAA rules and regulations, company policy and NBAA/VAI industry best practices.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs scheduled and un-scheduled maintenance inspections and activities, which include, but is not limited to, troubleshooting, repairs, inspections, preventive maintenance, and general upkeep of the aircraft.
• Ensures cleanliness of aircraft routinely
• Maintains aircraft logbooks, associated paperwork, and Computerized Aircraft Maintenance Program.
• Maintains electronic library to ensure accuracy and currency.
• Maintains accountability for spare parts and supplies and ensures that receiving documents and inventory records are properly prepared and handled.
• Maintains valid licenses and certificates required to perform assigned maintenance duties.
• Maintains clean, safe, and orderly work areas—including personal space, hangar, shop, and storage area—while ensuring equipment is operable and promptly reporting any issues to the Manager or Lead Mechanic.
• Ensures safe ground handling and towing of aircraft for departure and arrivals.
• Ensures the highest levels of tool control, accountability, etc. in support of tool control program (FOD).
• Become an integral part of Safety Culture by participating in the Safety Management System to include aircraft specific incident/accident reporting.
• Attends recurrent training sessions to maintain a high level of proficiency.
• Completes company administrative and training requirements in a timely and professional manner.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds of equipment or luggage, as needed.
• Ability to walk, stand, squat, bend, twist, stoop approximately 90% of shift, as needed.
• Ability to work 10-hour shifts on an alternating monthly schedule, providing rotating three-day weekends. Must be available for day or evening shifts, occasional weekends, holidays, and after-hour callouts.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as c ollaborate across the aviation department to support safe, efficient operations
• Ability to work from ladders, scaffolding and man lifts.
• Ability to perform elevated work with fall protection.
• Ability to work in restricted or confined spaces.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of and ability to demonstrate industry safety practices.
• Must be available for occasional travel for offsite maintenance, managing projects, and training.
• Reside within one hour commute time of assigned work location.

Minimum Education Required Of The Position:

High School Education or equivalent.

Minimum Experience Required Of The Position:

• 5 years’ experience working as an Aircraft Technician or other comparable combination of education and experience.
• 3 years’ experience working on turbine powered aircraft or other comparable combination of education and experience.
• Experience as a complex helicopter mechanic/maintainer, prefer twin engine Bell product experience.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required Of The Position:

• Demonstrated knowledge of the planning, implementation, and direction of the maintenance programs and control system for the aircraft operated. Demonstrated knowledge of the Federal regulations and standards relating to aircraft maintenance.

Any Certificates, Licenses, Etc. Required For The Position:

• Possess an FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to acquire a Class D Chauffer’s license.

Preferred:

• Experience on Bell 429 helicopter and/or Bombardier 300/350/3500 aircraft.
• Experience with Veryon [formerly Flightdocs] and CAMPS.
• Inspection Authorization (IA)
• Sheet Metal Experience
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• OEM/Factory training

WORKING CONDITIONS:

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Job Function: Field & Skilled Trade

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Number of Openings: 1

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page, or see statements below.

EEO Statement:

The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Accessibility:

Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.

Additional Responsibilities:

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact [e-mail] to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.