Airship Blimp Mechanic

Goodyear; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aviation is seeking an Airship Mechanic to join their innovative team. This role involves maintaining the iconic Goodyear Blimp, ensuring all operations run smoothly during travel across the country. Ideal candidates must hold an FAA A&P license, possess a background in aviation maintenance, and have experience working with airship operational support. Join us for a unique opportunity with a collaborative team focused on excellence in airship operations.

Qualifications

• FAA Airframe and PowerPlant license required.
• High school degree required.
• Aviation or airship maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform all maintenance activities on the airship.
• Maintain airship maintenance records per FAA regulations.
• Provide operational support and assist in ground support equipment maintenance.

Skills

Aviation maintenance

Maintenance software

Using calibrated tools

Electrical schematics

Education

High school degree

FAA Airframe and PowerPlant license

Job description

Goodyear. More Driven.

About the Position

Goodyear is excited to introduce this newly opened opportunity to work for the Goodyear Blimp team and travel the country with the airship and crew. Looking for a mechanic with an A&P license that is excited to work for a highly collaborative team that is always on the move. Under the direct supervision of the Airship Lead Mechanic, the position is responsible for maintaining Goodyear’s Airship, and will focus on organizing, planning, and executing planned and unplanned maintenance. This position will also provide additional operational support as required.

Primary Responsibilities

• The Airship Mechanic will work in conjunction with other blimp team members to ensure that all Airship operations run smoothly and efficiently, both at the base and on the road (usually up to 100 days/ year).
• Under the direction of the Airship Lead Mechanic, responsible for performing all maintenance activities on the airship, ensuring all work is performed in accordance with approved manufacturer’s technical and FAA data. Responsible for maintaining all airship maintenance records in accordance with current FAA Regulations.
• Responsible for planned and unplanned maintenance, including troubleshooting and making adjustments to the airship control systems using the maintenance software system. Works with the Airship Lead Mechanic coordinating and planning line maintenance activities.
• You will be responsible for assisting in the maintenance of the ground support equipment, hydraulic power packs, maintenance platforms and any additional equipment used to support the airship.
• Provide a positive public image for The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and the Airship Operations team to the general public, media outlets, and customers.

Required Education and Experience

• FAA Airframe and PowerPlant license required.
• High school degree required.
• Aviation or airship maintenance experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Required to maintain a personal body weight equal to or less than 240 lbs.
• Proficient with using calibrated tools, calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches, and other hand tools.
• Proficient in use of electrical, hydraulic, fuel schematics, and mechanical drawings.
• Proficient in operating man lifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and maintenance platforms.
• Proficient with maintaining Airship logs and FAA Records.

Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs about 74,000 people and manufactures its products in 57 facilities in 23 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate .

Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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About the company

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is an American multinational tire manufacturing company founded in 1898 by Frank Seiberling and based in Akron, Ohio.

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