Aviation Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Ameriflight, LLC is the nation’s largest Part 135 Cargo airline and the unparalleled leader in scalable, outsourced aviation services to the regional express airfreight market.

Our diversified portfolio of offerings allow major cargo integrators, manufacturers, aircraft operators and freight forwarders to adapt to the ever-changing demands and speed of a modern air cargo supply chain.

We operate over 150 dedicated cargo aircraft, including the Saab 340B, Embraer 120, Fairchild SA227, Beechcraft 1900, and Beechcraft 99 from bases across the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Basic Duties

Ameriflight mechanics work on aircraft from nose to tail, which means they are able to gain unique expertise that cannot be found anywhere else.

• Perform all manner of maintenance on Ameriflight aircraft in accordance with company policy, manufacturer’s recommendations and Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Inspect, troubleshoot and repair airframe and powerplant components and systems
• Document work completed per company procedures and Federal Aviation Regulations
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• May be required to tow aircraft and perform minor maintenance on GSE equipment as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Experience

• Previous experience with Ameriflight fleet types; Beechcraft 99 and B1900, Embraer EMB-120, Fairchild SA227 and Saab 340 aircraft is preferred
• Previous experience with GE T700 / CT7, PT6A, PW118 and TPE331 series powerplants preferred
• Experience within a fast-paced, scheduled maintenance operation

General Requirements

• Must hold a valid FAA Aircraft Mechanic certificate with Airframe & Powerplant ratings
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be eligible to work in US
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English and be able to communicate effectively with other employees
• Must be able to interpret documents such as policy, repair and safety manuals
• Must be able to work various shifts
• Positive disposition, professional attitude, professional appearance
• Successful completion of pre-employment required DOT drug screening and other required background checks
• May travel for training, to repair aircraft in the field, and to provide temporary support for other bases
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Must meet airport badging requirements, including a TSA Security background check
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and meet all company insurance criteria

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to manipulate objects, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Must frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 75
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks
• Ameriflight is an E-Verify participant

Work Environment

• May work outdoors, in weather as necessary
• May work near moving aircraft and machinery
• May work in a potentially noisy work environment

Benefits

• Ameriflight strives to provide our employees a good work-life balance and are constantly working to improve our benefits
• Competitive Salary
• Opportunity for growth and promotion
• Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Company provided Life Insurance
• 401K with company match
• Vacation
27 days ago