Aircraft Maintenance Technician – CHS

Vertical Mag; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision and Dental – Full Time

Health Savings Account with Breeze 100

401K with Breeze Match

Generous PTO

Travel on Breeze and partner airlines

Job summary

Breeze Airways is seeking Aircraft Maintenance Technicians to perform maintenance, preventative tasks and alterations on Breeze aircraft across multiple bases. You will troubleshoot, run-up, taxi, and sign mechanical flight releases while complying with FAA regulations and Breeze policies.

You must hold a valid FAA A&P license, read English proficiently, and be willing to work varying shifts and travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and able to read/write English.
• Must hold a current FAA A&P license with no major infractions.
• Ability to interpret maintenance manuals and specs.
• Valid driver’s license and passport with no travel restrictions.
• Able to work days, nights, weekends and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, preventative maintenance and alterations per GMM.
• Troubleshoot, run-up, taxi and sign mechanical flight releases.
• Keep documentation current for open discrepancies and corrective actions.
• Care for tooling, parts and aircraft during repair processes.
• Complete required forms and OJT task cards on time.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area and adhere to Breeze values.

Skills

Foreign language/English fluency

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Tools

TRAX

Job description

Maintenance | Charleston South Carolina, United States

Job Description

Already Part of Team Breeze? Current Breeze Airways Team Members should apply through the internal careers site in Workday and should not submit an application through this external posting.

Breeze is hiring- join us!Breeze Airways is the newest, nicest, fastest growing airline with maintenance bases in Hartford, CT (BDL); Akron, OH (CAK); Charleston, SC (CHS); Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL); Fort Myers, FL (RSW); Orlando, FL (MCO); New Orleans, LA (MSY); Norfolk, VA (ORF); Providence, RI (PVD); Provo, UT (PVU); Raleigh, NC (RDU), Tampa, FL (TPA); Vero Beach, FL (VRB)!With opportunities at each location, Breeze AMTs are paid based on years of experience. Year 1: $30.50 Year 2: $31.00 Year 3: $31.50 Year 4: $34.50 Year 5: $36.00 Year 6: $37.00 $2.00 shift differential added when working from 9:00PM – 7:30AM

Aircraft Maintenance Technician Overview

The Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) is responsible for performing maintenance, preventative maintenance, and alterations of Breeze aircraft, including troubleshooting, performing run-up and taxi procedures, and signing mechanical flight releases. The Aircraft Maintenance Technician reports to a Line Maintenance Supervisor and carries out instructions as assigned in accordance with FAA regulations and Breeze policy and procedures. As certified AMTs, you have an important role to ensure the safety of our fellow Breeze Team members and Guests as well as the airworthiness of our fleet.

Here’s what you’ll do

• Perform all assigned maintenance duties in accordance with the Breeze General Maintenance Manual (GMM)
• Responsible and accountable for all work performed
• Complete all appropriate Breeze forms on all work assigned and performed
• Properly handle all parts, units, assemblies, and aircraft while in the repair process
• Ensure that all documentation is kept current as to open discrepancies and completed corrective actions
• Complete all associated and required documentation for all maintenance work performed or inspections conducted accurately and correctly
• Submit personal OJT Task Cards on time and accurately
• Maintain the work area in a safe, clean, and operative condition and ensure all tools are accounted for at completion of all assigned tasks
• Properly care for and use tooling and equipment used for aircraft maintenance
• Notify the Maintenance Supervisor and all other appropriate Team Members of any condition that would compromise the airworthiness of Breeze aircraft
• Maintain a valid Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate, or Repairman Certificate, and keep the certificate available for inspection by the FAA, NTSB, or Breeze Supervisor/Manager
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by Maintenance Leadership, MOC, and/or DOM
• Achieve performance measures and adhere to established standards in conjunction with Breeze Aviation Group Values of Safety, Kindness, Integrity, Ingenuity and Excellence

Here’s what you need to be successful

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent educational achievement
• Must hold a current, valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant License (A&P) with no history of infractions and recent experience on commercial aircraft types
• Ability to read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals and specifications
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must have a valid passport with no travel restrictions
• Must have authorization to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
• Must be flexible and willing to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime if needed
• Must be willing to travel 20% of the time
• Must be willing to work with other departments within the company as needed
• Must pass a DOT pre-employment drug test
• Must pass a TSA required fingerprint-based criminal history records check and a Breeze background check
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SIDA badge in accordance with TSA requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding and working knowledge of FAA regulations including FAR part 121 operations
• Experience maintaining Embraer E-Jet and/or Airbus A220 family aircraft
• Familiar with an airline Maintenance Information System (MIS) such as TRAX
• Degree in Aerospace, Aviation Maintenance or Business Degree preferred

Skills/Talents

• Skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Must be fluent in English
• Exemplifies Breeze’s safety culture, values, and mission
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with individuals and teams at all levels in the organization

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull items up to 50 pounds, and occasionally up to 75 pounds (with assistance as needed). Climb ladders, work stands, and aircraft structures, and work at elevated heights. Work in confined spaces, awkward positions, and varying weather conditions on the ramp or in the hangar. Regularly stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach for extended periods. Frequent use of hands and arms to operate tools and handle components, requiring manual dexterity. Adequate vision to inspect closely and hearing to detect unusual sounds; exposure to noise and fumes.

Perks of the Job

• Health, Vision and Dental – Full Time
• Health Savings Account with Breeze Employee Match
• 401K with Breeze Employee Match
• Generous PTO
• Travel on Breeze and other Airlines too!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Breeze Airways provides equal employment opportunities to all Team Members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you’ll enjoy a career with us!