Aircraft Maintenance Technician (GPT)

Sun Country Airlines; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Training opportunities

Discounted travel privileges

Job summary

Sun Country Airlines in Gulfport, MS is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Technician to ensure the ongoing airworthiness of our fleet. The role requires troubleshooting, repair work, accurate maintenance documentation, and coordination with the Maintenance Station Supervisor to maintain safety and uptime.

We offer competitive compensation at $38.75 USD per hour, full-time non-exempt status, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for training and growth within a growing airline.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A&P license required.
• Acceptable driving record.
• Self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Must pass criminal history background check and pre-employment drug test.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair aircraft to company standards.
• Complete maintenance paperwork accurately.
• Enter log items, NRTCs, and task cards into TRAX.
• Identify and report issues affecting maintenance operations.
• Communicate with Maintenance Station Supervisor during procedures.
• Maintain an up-to-date OJT file and assist with training.
• Keep maintenance facilities tidy and safe.
• Move and park aircraft as needed for operations.
• Position ground equipment for maintenance tasks.
• Perform duties safely per policies and regulations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Self-starter

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 Technician you'll enjoy these benefits and more:

• Competitive hourly rate to start plus overtime
• Comprehensive benefit package including dental and vision
• 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

Aircraft Maintenance Technician Overview:

The primary responsibilities of the Aircraft Maintenance Technician 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
• Acceptable driving record required
• Must be highly motivated and a self starter
• Excellent communication, organizational, problem solving skills
• Work effectively with minimal supervision under stressful situations
• Excellent communication, organizational, problem solving skills
• 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
• 737NG Familiarization Class 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 Gulfport, MS (GPT airport)

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

Work Environment:

This job operates in the maintenance hangar 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, or 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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