AOG Travel Mechanic

Atlas Air; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Air Worldwide is seeking experienced aircraft maintenance professionals to inspect, modify, and repair company aircraft at the maintenance base and remote locations. Candidates must have 5+ years of transport category aircraft maintenance, FAA A&P certification, and be able to travel for AOG recovery.

Local relocation to the New York area or nearby is expected; rotating shifts including nights and weekends may apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of transport category aircraft maintenance experience.
• FAA A&P certificate required.
• Must possess valid US passport and be able to travel for AOG recovery.
• Borescope and engine familiarity with Boeing wide-body series preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, schematics, and T.O.'s.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot technical discrepancies and execute repair of company aircraft.
• Accomplish aircraft inspections per company procedures.
• Proficient in use of electronic test equipment, voltage or amperage measuring, recording devices and navigation troubleshooting equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics, and technical orders.
• Inspect and assist in maintenance of company equipment and tooling.
• Work as a member of a team interfacing with contract maintenance personnel.
• Follow safety measures, good shop practices, and cleanliness standards.
• Communicate discrepancies to Maintenance Control and guide troubleshooting and repair.
• Ensure all aircraft documentation is completed per FAA procedures prior to departure.
• Provide guidance to mechanics on advanced tasks.
• Coordinate inspections/repair and material/tooling requirements for shifts.

Skills

Engine run qualifications

Borescope inspection

English proficiency

Driver's license

Blueprints & schematics

Education

High School Diploma

FAA A&P Certificate

Job description

Join Atlas Air Worldwide. Move the World with Us!

At Atlas Air Worldwide, we're not just an airline, we're a global engine powering cargo, passenger, and leasing operations across more than 70 countries. As a leader in outsourced aviation logistics, we're built on a foundation of safety, service excellence, integrity, innovation, teamwork, and responsibility. With over 30 years of history, a modern all-Boeing fleet, and nearly 5,000 teammates collaborating across operations, technical, and corporate functions, we're driven by purpose.

If you're ready to grow, innovate, and help us deliver excellence every single day, you belong here.

Hiring in CVG, ORD, MIA, LAX, OR JFK. Must be local or willing to relocate.

Position Summary

Inspect, modify, and repair aircraft at the maintenance base and remote locations. Troubleshoots technical discrepancies and executes repairs of company aircraft. Provides guidance to the entry level mechanics/on site contract mechanics on basic tasks and troubleshooting. Proficient in the use of electronic test equipment, voltage/amperage measuring, recording devices and navigation of troubleshooting equipment.

Major Job Accountabilities

• Troubleshoot technical discrepancies and execute repair of company aircraft.
• Accomplish aircraft inspections per company procedures.
• Proficient in use of electronic test equipment, voltage or amperage measuring, recording devices and navigation troubleshooting equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics, and technical orders.
• Inspect and assist in maintenance of company equipment and tooling.
• Work as a member of a team that will interface with contract maintenance personnel.
• Follow safety measures, good shop practices and cleanliness standards.
• Communicate discrepancies to Maintenance Control department found during inspections and follow directions to troubleshoot and repair faulty conditions.
• Ensure that all aircraft documentation is completed accurately per company and FAA procedures prior to aircraft departure.
• Providing guidance to mechanics on advanced tasks
• Organize daily tasks and coordinate inspections/repair of aircraft.
• Coordinate materials and tooling requirements for projected work for entire shift.
• Perform Manual and Aircraft parts inventories as required.
• Assist other company departments to ensure on-time departure of company aircraft.
• Additional duties assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 5+ years of transport category aircraft maintenance experience (Boeing series aircraft - preferred) 767,777 747-400, 747-800 Gen Fam with RII authorization.
• Unrestricted engine run qualifications on 767, 777 and 747 aircraft.
• Formal training on advanced systems/avionics on 767, 777, 747 aircraft
• Must possess valid passport and be able to travel for AOG recovery and special projects regularly without any restrictions.
• Bore scope qualified on CFM, Pratt Whitney, or GE-90 engines.
• Valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant Certificate.
• Must possess valid US Driver's License.

Skills

• Must be able to read, write, fluently speak, and understand the English language.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft software and in use of digital manuals.
• Strong work ethics and organizational skills.
• Must be able to work in variable weather conditions.
• Ability to lift parts and equipment.
• Able to work rotating schedules to include weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Must be able to work on a team and provide instruction to others.
• Must be able to adapt to changing flight schedules and work hours at short notice.

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At Atlas Air Worldwide, we believe in the power of people, the promise of innovation, and the responsibility we hold to each other, to our customers, and to the planet. Join us and be part of a team that lifts more than cargo; we lift ambition.