AOG Technician

Kalitta Air; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalitta Air is seeking an AOG Technician in the Line Maintenance department. The role troubleshoots and repairs non-scheduled defects and supports aircraft-on-ground recovery, staying ready for dispatch to assignments as needed.

Responsibilities include coordinating workload, maintaining repair records, and providing remote technical support. Candidates should have an FAA A&P certificate, 5+ years of relevant experience, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• FAA A&P certificate/Part 65 eligibility required.
• Minimum five years’ experience maintaining aircraft in the same category and class.
• Experience in heavy maintenance oversight or vendor management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair non-scheduled maintenance defects and complete return-to-service paperwork.
• Maintain at-ready status for dispatch and provide AOG recovery support as needed.
• Coordinate workload with Regional Line Maintenance Manager for planning.
• Maintain contact with Line Maintenance management regarding assignments.
• Forward repair information to Maintenance Control and send paperwork to Aircraft Records.
• Provide technical support via Teams, teleconference and research.
• Monitor data for chronic/discrepant aircraft system issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Line Maintenance management.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college coursework/technical school in aviation maintenance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Role Overview The AOG Technician sits in the Line Maintenance department and reports to the Outstation Line Maintenance Manager. The role troubleshoots and repairs non-scheduled defects and supports aircraft-on-ground recovery, remaining ready for dispatch to assignments as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair non-scheduled maintenance defects and complete all return-to-service paperwork.
• Maintain an at-ready status, be prepared for dispatch to a given assignment and provide AOG recovery support when needed.
• Coordinate daily with the Regional Line Maintenance Manager to define workload and workload planning.
• Maintain contact with Line Maintenance management regarding assignments.
• Forward copies of repair information to Maintenance Control as work is completed and send original paperwork to Aircraft Records.
• Provide technical support to Line Maintenance as needed via Teams, teleconference and research.
• Monitor current and historical data for chronic or repetitive discrepancies on aircraft systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Line Maintenance management.

Requirements

• Must be appropriately certificated under 14 CFR Part 65.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other computer-based tools is required.
• Language: ability to read, write and understand English, prepare routine reports and correspondence clearly and accurately, and give verbal and written direction to assigned staff and maintenance personnel.

Licences & Qualifications

• Valid FAA Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) Certificate.
• Appropriate certification under 14 CFR Part 65.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience maintaining aircraft of the same category and class as those operated by Kalitta Air.
• Previous experience in heavy maintenance oversight and/or vendor management is strongly preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some college coursework and/or technical school training in aviation maintenance or a related field is preferred.

Physical Demands

• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, talk, hear and use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and occasionally to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
• Occasionally lifting and/or moving objects of more than 50 pounds to eye level.
• Lifting 10 pounds with each arm overhead.
• Twisting and turning with normal strength forces.
• Climbing multiple flights of stairs.
• Working on ladders and lifts and at elevated heights as required.
• Working in squatted or confined positions.
• Performing duties in various weather conditions.

Work Environment

Work is performed primarily in a maintenance or hangar environment, with occasional exposure to outdoor conditions. The noise level is usually loud and employees may be exposed to aircraft noise, vibration, fumes, airborne particles and moving mechanical parts.