Aircraft Maintenance Technician Lead + $10,000 Bonus!
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Working at Breeze Airways is an exciting endeavor and a serious commitment to bring “The World’s Nicest Airline” to life. We work cross-functionally with truly awesome Team Members to deliver on our mission: “To make the world of travel simple, affordable, and convenient. Improving our guests travel experience using technology, ingenuity and kindness.” ***$10,000 Cash Bonus will be awarded after a 12 month commitment to Breeze*** $5,000 after six months $5,000 after 12 months Breeze is hiring- join us! The Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) is responsible for assigning, leading, directing, or approving work of other AMT’s under his/her supervision and participates in the performance of work as required. The Lead AMT reports to a Line Maintenance Supervisor and carries out instructions as assigned in accordance with FAA regulations and Breeze policy and procedures. Breeze is looking for great and experienced talent. Your entry pay will be based on your experience (up to $39.00 starting pay) and our established criteria. $2.00 shift differential added when working from 9:00PM - 7:30AM Here’s what you’ll do Assigns, leads, and directs the work of AMT’s under his/her supervision Ensures that all work performed and maintenance duties are in accordance with the Breeze General Maintenance Manual (GMM) and company policy and procedures Responsible and accountable for all work performed at the local station Communicates with Maintenance Operations Control (MOC) with aircraft status Complete all appropriate Breeze forms on all work assigned and performed Properly handle all parts, units, assemblies, and aircraft while in the repair process Ensure that all documentation is kept current as to open discrepancies and completed corrective actions Complete all associated and required documentation for all maintenance work performed or inspections conducted accurately and correctly Submit personal OJT Task Cards on time and accurately Maintain the work area in a safe, clean, and operative condition and ensure all tools are accounted for at completion of all assigned tasks Properly care for and use tooling and equipment used for aircraft maintenance Notify the Maintenance Supervisor and all other appropriate Team Members of any condition that would compromise the airworthiness of Breeze aircraft Maintain a valid Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate and keep the certificate available for inspection by the FAA, NTSB, or Breeze Supervisor/Manager Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by Maintenance Leadership, MOC, and/or DOM Achieve performance measures and adhere to established standards in conjunction with Breeze Aviation Group Values of Safety, Kindness, Integrity, Ingenuity and Excellence Here’s what you need to be successful Minimum Qualifications Must be at least 18 years of age High school diploma or equivalent educational achievement Must hold a current, valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant License (A&P) with no history of infractions and recent experience on commercial aircraft types 5+ years of aviation maintenance experience maintaining commercial aircraft Ability to read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals and specifications Must have a valid driver’s license Must have a valid passport with no travel restrictions Must have the authorization to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 Must be flexible and willing to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime if needed Must be willing to travel 20% of the time Must be willing to work with other departments within the company as needed Must pass a DOT pre-employment drug test Must pass a TSA required fingerprint-based criminal history records check and a Breeze background check Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language Must be able to obtain and maintain a SIDA badge in accordance with TSA requirements Preferred Qualifications Understanding and working knowledge of FAA regulations including FAR