Aircraft Maintenance Technician (DFW)

Sun Country Airlines 2021; Texas; On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate to start plus

Overtime

PPO and high deductible health plans

Health savings account and Flexible Sp

Starting day one free standby and 折?ed

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness incentive and Stop Smoking

Job summary

Sun Country Airlines in Dallas, TX is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Technician to ensure the ongoing airworthiness of the fleet. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, accurate maintenance documentation, and collaboration with the maintenance team to keep aircraft ready for service.

Applicants should have an A&P license, a high school diploma, and the ability to work with minimal supervision under pressure. Competitive hourly pay, benefits, and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A&P license required.
• Must be highly motivated and a self starter.
• Work effectively with minimal supervision under stressful situations.
• Qualified candidates must pass a criminal history background check and a pre-employment drug test.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair aircraft to Sun Country Airlines standards.
• Correctly complete maintenance paperwork.
• Enter all log items, NRTCs, and task cards into TRAX.
• Identify and report problems that could impact daily maintenance operations.
• Communicate with Maintenance Station Supervisor during all maintenance procedures.
• Maintain an up-to-date OJT file.
• Assist with training of newly hired individuals as necessary.
• Accomplish housekeeping of maintenance facilities as required.
• Move and park aircraft as operations warrant.
• Move and position ground equipment as needed for the maintenance operation.
• Perform all tasks safely and in compliance with regulations and internal policies.

Skills

Self-starter

Motivated

Work under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

A&P license

Job description

We’re not your average airline. We’re agile, resilient, and full of unique opportunity. Here, you can grow as part of an ambitious team that safely and collectively supports each other, our travelers, and our community. Together, we're making travel more attainable.

With more than 40 years of Minnesota roots, we're a unique hybrid low-cost carrier offering diverse services including scheduled flights to destinations across the U.S., Canada, Central America, and the Caribbean, as well as charter and cargo operations around the world. At Sun Country, you'll be part of a growing airline and an enthusiastic team focused on connecting our community with their favorite people and places.

Sun Country Airlines provides the resources and support our employees need to succeed. Besides working at an exciting and growing company, as anAircraft Maintenance Technicianyou’ll enjoy these benefits and more:

• Competitive hourly rate to start plus overtime
• PPO and high deductible health plans
• Health savings account and Flexible Spending Account
• Starting day one free standby and discounted travel privileges for employees, family, & friends
• 401(k) match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program including counseling for employees and their family
• Fitness incentive and Stop Smoking Support

This position is represented by the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association. The compensation schedule is based on the collective bargaining agreement.

Aircraft Maintenance Technician Overview:

The primary responsibilities of the Aircraft Mechanic Outstation is ensuring the ongoing airworthiness of the Sun Country Airlines fleet of aircraft.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Troubleshoot and repair aircraft to Sun Country Airlines standards.
• Correctly complete paperwork for maintenance performed on aircraft.
• Enter all log items, NRTCs, and task cards into TRAX.
• Identify and report problems that could impact daily maintenance operations.
• Communicate with Maintenance Station Supervisor during all maintenance procedures.
• Maintain an up-to-date OJT file.
• Assist with training of newly hired individuals, as necessary.
• Accomplish housekeeping of maintenance facilities, as required.
• Move and park aircraft as operations warrant.
• Move and position ground equipment as needed for the maintenance operation.
• Conduct all tasks in a safe and efficient manner complying with all local, state, and federal safety and health regulatory requirements, programmatic standards, and with any internal policies and procedures identified by Sun Country Airlines.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• A&P license required
• Must be highly motivated and a self starter
• Work effectively with minimal supervision under stressful situations
• Qualified candidates must pass a criminal history background check as well as a pre-employment drug test
• Must have a valid driver’s license

Preferred Skills:

• 2 years line maintenance preferred
• 2 years 737NG jet experience preferred
• 2 years experience in aircraft structural repair preferred
• Valid US Passport preferred

Compensation:

$38.75 USD per hour. This is the base compensation hiring range for this role.

Classification:

Full-time, Non-exempt

Working Location:

This position is open in Dallas, TX (DFW Airport)

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

This job operates in the line maintenance and ramp area. This role is routinely exposed to all weather elements.

Physical Demands:

Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking. Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing. Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching. Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 75 pounds. Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases.

AAP/EEO Statement:

It is the policy of Sun Country Airlines to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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