Traveling Aircraft Mechanic

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Traveling Aircraft Mechanic to provide on-site technical support for Boeing 747, 767, or 777 aircraft globally. The role involves extensive travel, supervising maintenance teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have strong technical skills and a proven track record in aircraft maintenance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Travel with assigned aircraft to global destinations.
• Supervise third-party technical personnel and maintenance vendors.
• Conduct technical inspections and ensure maintenance documentation.

Skills

Technical Troubleshooting

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aviation maintenance

Aerospace Engineering

Job description

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.
• Identify recurring problems and recommend procedural improvements to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Maintain current knowledge of 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 or geographic 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.
• Must pass a background check, including a fingerprint-based criminal history records check.
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid SIDA Badge.
• Must hold a valid passport and meet requirements for international work and travel.
• Extensive travel both domestically and internationally is required.
• Ability to work variable hours, including holidays and weekends, on a 20 days on / 10 days off rotation.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and inspection skills, with a hands-on approach.
• Proven leadership experience supervising maintenance teams and third-party vendors.
• Extensive international travel experience, with the ability to mobilize on short notice.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in high-pressure environments and remote locations.

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Salary Range: $95,500 - $129,000

Compensation will be based on factors including location, relevant experience, and skillset.

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