Mechanic A + P

Kalitta Air; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalitta Air is seeking a qualified MIA Station Mechanic in Miami, Florida. The role involves performing essential aircraft maintenance duties, servicing, and troubleshooting mechanical defects. Candidates must hold an A&P license and demonstrate prior experience, particularly with Boeing 747s. Join us in maintaining our fleet to the highest standards in a noise-intensive environment.

Qualifications

• A&P license required.
• Previous experience with 747s preferred.
• High school graduate with some college or technical training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance checks per General Maintenance Manual.
• Perform servicing, repairs, and troubleshoot defects.
• Complete and forward return to service paperwork.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Aircraft Maintenance

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Technical school education

Tools

Mechanical Tools

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: MIA Station Mechanic

Department: Maintenance

Reports To: Outstation Line Maintenance Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Conduct Terminating Service maintenance checks per the KA General Maintenance Manual at least every 50 flight hours.

Accomplish all required servicing of the aircraft, including wheel and brake replacement, engine oil servicing, replacing burnt-out light bulbs, wiping down struts, etc.

Troubleshoot and repair defects discovered and complete all 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 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 are 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 represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. 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 cases high elevations
• Work in a squatted position
• Work in all weather conditions

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here represent those 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 construction, maintenance settings. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

If you need reasonable accommodation for the online application due to a disability, please call [phone]. Please include your contact information and details about posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.

**Must be authorized to work in the United States.