Aircraft Maintenance Technician

About the Company

Breeze Airways is a fast-growing airline with maintenance bases in Hartford, CT (BDL); Akron, OH (CAK); Charleston, SC (CHS); Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL); Fort Myers, FL (RSW); Orlando, FL (MCO); New Orleans, LA (MSY); Norfolk, VA (ORF); Providence, RI (PVD); Provo, UT (PVU); Raleigh, NC (RDU); Tampa, FL (TPA); and Vero Beach, FL (VRB).

Role Overview

The Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) is responsible for performing maintenance, preventative maintenance and alterations of Breeze aircraft, including troubleshooting, performing run-up and taxi procedures and signing mechanical flight releases. The AMT reports to a Line Maintenance Supervisor and carries out instructions as assigned in accordance with FAA regulations and Breeze policy and procedures. As certified AMTs, post-holders have an important role in ensuring the safety of Breeze Team Members and Guests and the airworthiness of the fleet.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all assigned maintenance duties in accordance with the Breeze General Maintenance Manual (GMM).
• Take responsibility and accountability for all work performed.
• Complete all appropriate Breeze forms on work assigned and performed.
• Properly handle all parts, units, assemblies and aircraft while in the repair process.
• Ensure all documentation is kept current as to open discrepancies and completed corrective actions, and complete all associated and required documentation for 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 on completion of 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, or Repairman Certificate, and keep the certificate available for inspection by the FAA, NTSB or a Breeze Supervisor/Manager.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by Maintenance Leadership, MOC and/or the DOM.
• Achieve performance measures and adhere to established standards in line with the Breeze Aviation Group values of Safety, Kindness, Integrity, Ingenuity and Excellence.

Licences & Qualifications

• Current, valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant licence (A&P) with no history of infractions and recent experience on commercial aircraft types.
• High school diploma or equivalent educational achievement; a degree in Aerospace, Aviation Maintenance or Business is preferred.
• Valid driver's licence and a valid passport with no travel restrictions.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SIDA badge in accordance with TSA requirements.

Experience

• Ability to read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals and specifications.
• Preferred: understanding and working knowledge of FAA regulations including FAR Part 121 operations.
• Preferred: experience maintaining Embraer E-Jet and/or Airbus A220 family aircraft.
• Preferred: familiarity with an airline Maintenance Information System (MIS) such as TRAX.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Authorisation to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.
• Flexible and willing to work days, nights, weekends, holidays and overtime if needed, and willing to travel 20% of the time.
• Willing to work with other departments within the company as needed.
• Must pass a DOT pre-employment drug test, a TSA-required fingerprint-based criminal history records check and a Breeze background check.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English; must be fluent in English.
• Skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), with excellent oral and written communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with individuals and teams at all levels in the organisation, exemplifying Breeze's safety culture, values and mission.

What We Offer

• AMT pay based on years of experience: year 1 $30.50; year 2 $31.00; year 3 $31.50; year 4 $34.50; year 5 $36.00; year 6 $37.00 per hour.
• $2.00 shift differential when working from 9:00 PM to 7:30 AM.
• Health, vision and dental cover for full-time Team Members.
• Health Savings Account with Breeze employee match.
• 401(k) with Breeze employee match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Travel on Breeze and other airlines.

Additional Information

Requisition reference: JR100072.

Physical demands and working conditions: frequently lift, carry, push or pull items up to 50 pounds, and occasionally up to 75 pounds (with assistance as needed); climb ladders, work stands and aircraft structures and work at elevated heights; work in confined spaces, awkward positions and varying weather conditions on the ramp or in the hangar; regularly stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach for extended periods; frequent use of hands and arms to operate tools and handle components, requiring manual dexterity; adequate vision to inspect closely and hearing to detect unusual sounds, with exposure to noise and fumes.

Current Breeze Airways Team Members should apply through the internal careers site in Workday rather than this external posting.

Breeze Airways provides equal employment opportunities to all Team Members and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Breeze Airways will never request a Social Security Number, driver's licence or date of birth on its job postings; any posting requesting this information should be regarded as a scam.