Aircraft Maintenance Technician Lead - MSY

Breeze Airways; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health, vision and dental

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Travel benefits

Job summary

Breeze Airways in New York is seeking a Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) to supervise other AMTs, ensuring all work complies with the Breeze GMM and FAA regulations, and to perform hands-on maintenance as required. This role requires an FAA Airframe & Powerplant license or Repairman certificate, 5+ years of aviation maintenance experience, and the ability to travel up to 20%.

Starting pay up to $39 per hour with a $2 night differential; sign-on bonus available and comprehensive

Qualifications

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant licence (A&P) current with recent experience on commercial aircraft.
• Repairman Certificate accepted as alternative.
• Minimum 5 years aviation maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Assign, lead and direct the work of AMTs under supervision.
• Ensure all tasks comply with the Breeze GMM and policy.
• Communicate aircraft status to MOC and maintain documentation.
• Maintain safety and proper use of tooling and equipment.
• Complete required documentation for maintenance and inspections.

Skills

A&P Licence

5+ years aviation maintenance

Microsoft Office

Team leadership

Education

Degree in aerospace, aviation maintenance or business

Tools

TRAX MIS

Job description

Job Description

About the Company

Breeze Airways is a US airline whose maintenance organisation works to the Breeze General Maintenance Manual (GMM) and FAA regulations, and which asks its Team Members to live the Breeze Aviation Group values of Safety, Kindness, Integrity, Ingenuity and Excellence.

Role Overview

The Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) assigns, leads, directs and approves the work of the other AMTs under their supervision, and takes part in performing that work as required. The Lead AMT reports to a Line Maintenance Supervisor and carries out instructions in accordance with FAA regulations and Breeze policy and procedures.

Pay

Pay: entry pay is based on your experience (up to $39.00 starting pay) and Breeze's established criteria. A $2.00 shift differential is added for work between 9:00 PM and 7:30 AM.

Key Responsibilities

• Assign, lead and direct the work of the AMTs under your supervision.
• Ensure all work and maintenance duties comply with the Breeze General Maintenance Manual (GMM) and company policy and procedures.
• Take responsibility and accountability for all work performed at the local station.
• Communicate aircraft status to Maintenance Operations Control (MOC).
• Complete all appropriate Breeze forms for work assigned and performed.
• Handle all parts, units, assemblies and aircraft properly while in the repair process.
• Keep documentation current for open discrepancies and completed corrective actions.
• Complete all required documentation for maintenance work performed and inspections conducted accurately.
• Submit personal OJT task cards on time and accurately.
• Keep the work area safe, clean and operative, and account for all tools at the end of every assigned task.
• Care for and correctly use the tooling and equipment used for aircraft maintenance.
• Notify the Maintenance Supervisor and other appropriate Team Members of any condition that would compromise the airworthiness of a Breeze aircraft.
• Maintain a valid Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate or Repairman Certificate and keep it available for inspection by the FAA, NTSB or a Breeze Supervisor/Manager.
• Perform other duties and tasks assigned by Maintenance Leadership, MOC and/or the DOM.
• Meet performance measures and established standards in line with the Breeze values.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent educational achievement.
• Able to read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals and specifications.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Valid passport with no travel restrictions.
• Authorisation to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.
• Flexible and willing to work days, nights, weekends, holidays and overtime if needed.
• Willing to travel 20% of the time and to work with other departments as needed.
• Must pass a DOT pre-employment drug test.
• Must pass a TSA fingerprint-based criminal history records check and a Breeze background check.
• Able to obtain and maintain a SIDA badge in accordance with TSA requirements.
• Able to read, write, speak and understand English; must be fluent in English.

Preferred

• Understanding and working knowledge of FAA regulations, including FAR Part 121 operations.
• Experience maintaining Airbus A220 and Embraer E-Jet family aircraft.
• Familiarity with an airline Maintenance Information System (MIS) such as TRAX.
• Degree in aerospace, aviation maintenance or business.

Licences & Qualifications

• Current, valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant licence (A&P) with no history of infractions and recent experience on commercial aircraft types.
• A Repairman Certificate is accepted as an alternative certificate to be held and kept available for inspection.
• Experience 5+ years of aviation maintenance experience maintaining commercial aircraft.
• Skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), excellent oral and written communication, and strong problem-solving ability.
• Able to work with individuals and teams at all levels of the organisation and to exemplify the Breeze safety culture, values and mission.

What We Offer

• Sign-on bonus: $10,000 cash bonus awarded for a 12-month commitment to Breeze: $5,000 after six months and $5,000 after 12 months.
• Starting pay up to $39.00 per hour based on experience, plus a $2.00 night shift differential.
• Health, vision and dental cover (full time).
• Health Savings Account with Breeze employee match.
• 401(k) with Breeze employee match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Travel on Breeze and on other airlines.

Additional Information

Physical demands and 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 height; work in confined spaces, awkward positions and varying weather 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 for close inspection and hearing to detect unusual sounds, with exposure to noise and fumes.

Requirements

• Assign, lead and direct the work of the AMTs under your supervision.
• Ensure all work and maintenance duties comply with the Breeze General Maintenance Manual (GMM) and company policy and procedures.
• Take responsibility and accountability for all work performed at the local station.
• Communicate aircraft status to Maintenance Operations Control (MOC).
• Complete all appropriate Breeze forms for work assigned and performed.
• Handle all parts, units, assemblies and aircraft properly while in the repair process.
• Keep documentation current for open discrepancies and completed corrective actions.
• Complete all required documentation for maintenance work performed and inspections conducted accurately.
• Submit personal OJT task cards on time and accurately.