Aircraft MX Technician

Socket.dev; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Technician at MIA to perform maintenance checks every 50 flight hours, service wheels and brakes, engine oil, and related tasks. The role requires an A&P license and ability to read and write English, with experience on large jets preferred.

You will troubleshoot defects, document returns to service, and coordinate with Maintenance Control on completed work. High school diploma with some college or technical training is desirable; strong safety

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and understand spoken and written English; capable of writing routine reports and giving directions.
• A&P license required; 747 experience desirable.
• High school graduate; some college/technical school desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform Terminating Service maintenance checks per KA General Maintenance Manual at least every 50 flight hours.
• Service the aircraft including wheel and brake replacement, engine oil servicing, replacing burnt out light bulbs, wiping down struts.
• Troubleshoot and repair defects, complete return to service paperwork completely and on a timely basis.
• Forward copies of repair information to Maintenance Control as work is completed.
• Perform other duties as directed by the GMM, Maintenance Control or supervisor.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma; some college/technical desirable

Job description

Job Title: Aircraft Maintenance Technician (MIA)

Department: Maintenance - MIA

Reports To: Outstation Line Maintenance Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Conduct Terminating Service maintenance checks per the KA General Maintenance Manual at least every 50 flight hours.
2. Accomplish all required servicing of the aircraft including wheel and brake replacement, engine oil servicing, replacing burnt out light bulbs, wiping down struts, etc.
3. Troubleshoot and repair defects discovered and complete all return to service paperwork completely and on a timely basis.
4. Forward copies of repair information to Maintenance Control as work is completed.
5. Perform other duties as directed by the GMM, Maintenance Control or his supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Also required is an A&P license and previous 747 experience is desirable. Tools required as well

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school graduate; some college and/or technical school desirable.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, write and understand spoken and written English. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to give verbal and written direction to assigned staff.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stand; walk; talk or hear; and use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds, to eye level.
• Lift 10 pounds with each arm over your head
• Twist, turn with normal strength forces
• Climb numerous flights of stairs
• Work on ladders, lifts and in some case high elevations
• Work in a squatted position
• Work in all weather conditions

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed primarily in a construction, maintenance setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.