Traveling Aircraft Mechanic

Atlas Air; United States; Remote; USD 95,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Traveling Aircraft Mechanic to provide on-site technical oversight for Boeing 747, 767, or 777 aircraft globally. This role involves extensive travel and supervising maintenance teams while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in widebody aircraft and strong leadership skills. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence in aviation maintenance.

Qualifications

• 10 years' experience working on Boeing 747, 767, or 777.
• Valid FAA A&P Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Travel with assigned aircraft for maintenance support.
• Supervise third-party technical personnel.
• Conduct technical inspections and ensure compliance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Inspection

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in aviation maintenance

Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Traveling Aircraft Mechanic

Job ID: 2025-6665

Openings: 1

Category: Technical Operations

Location: Remote

Company: Atlas Air, Inc

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Traveling (Ride On) Aircraft Mechanic to travel globally with an assigned Boeing 747, 767, or 777 aircraft. This role requires a dedicated professional with deep technical expertise in widebody aircraft, particularly the 747, 767, 777. The successful candidate will travel extensively, providing on-site technical oversight and hands-on support for line maintenance and AOG recovery, while also supervising third-party vendor maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Travel with assigned Boeing 747, 767, or 777 aircraft to global destinations in a 20-on / 10-off day schedule rotation.
• Provide on-site aircraft maintenance support, troubleshooting, and repairs in remote or international locations.
• Supervise and coordinate third-party technical personnel and line maintenance vendors to ensure quality and compliance with all regulatory and company standards.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison between flight crews, dispatch, engineering, and local maintenance providers.
• Coordinate maintenance requirements with MCC, Workload Planning, Materials, Quality Control, and A/C Planning Departments.
• Conduct technical inspections and ensure maintenance tasks are properly documented and executed.
• Support AOG recovery operations with minimal lead time.
• Improve efficiency and reliability by identifying recurring problems and recommending procedural changes.
• Maintain current knowledge of all relevant regulations (FAA, EASA, etc.) and company procedures.
• Ensure timely and effective communication with Maintenance Control and other stakeholders.
• Represent the company professionally while traveling and working with international partners.
• Perform self-audits of stations/areas as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aviation maintenance, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience working on Boeing 747, 767, or 777 or comparable widebody aircraft.
• Valid FAA A&P Certificate.
• Ability to pass a background check, including fingerprint-based criminal history records check.
• Must acquire and maintain a valid SIDA Badge.
• Valid passport and ability to meet international work and travel requirements.
• Extensive domestic and international travel experience.
• Ability to work variable hours, including holidays and weekends, on a 20 days on / 10 days off rotation.
• Strong troubleshooting and inspection skills, with a hands-on approach.
• Proven leadership in supervising maintenance teams and vendors.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in high-pressure and remote environments.

Salary Range: $95,500 - $129,000. Compensation will be based on experience, location, and skillset.

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