Aircraft Maintenance Technician (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines 2021; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness incentive

Discounted travel privileges

Standby travel

Job summary

Sun Country Airlines in Minneapolis, MN is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Technician to ensure airworthiness of our fleet. This full-time, non-exempt role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and documenting maintenance in TRAX, while adhering to safety and regulatory standards.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or equivalent, an A&P license, and demonstrate strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A&P license required.
• Must be highly motivated and a self-starter.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to pass criminal history background check and pre-employment drug test.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must obtain SIDA badge.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair aircraft to Sun Country Airlines standards
• Complete maintenance paperwork accurately
• Enter log items, NRTCs, and task cards into TRAX
• Identify and report problems affecting daily maintenance operations
• Communicate with Maintenance Station Supervisor during procedures
• Maintain an up-to-date OJT file
• Assist with training of new hires
• Keep maintenance facilities clean and organized
• Move and position aircraft as needed
• Move and position ground equipment as needed
• Perform tasks safely following regulations and internal policies

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

A&P license

Tools

TRAX

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 Airlinesprovides 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:

• Work 4 days on and have 4 days off schedule - Night Shift
• 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 Maintenance Technician is ensuring the ongoing airworthiness of the Sun Country Airlines fleet of aircraft. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• 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
• 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
• Must be able to obtain SIDA badge

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 along with shift differentials. This is the base compensation hiring range for this role.

Classification:

Full-time, Non-exempt

Working Location:

This position is open in Minneapolis, MN

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

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.

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.

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 .

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