Aircraft Maintenance Technician - RDU

About the Company

Breeze Airways is the newest, nicest, fastest 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).

With opportunities at each location, Breeze AMTs are paid 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

A $2.00 shift differential is added when working from 9:00PM to 7:30AM.

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 Aircraft Maintenance Technician reports to a Line Maintenance Supervisor and carries out instructions as assigned in accordance with FAA regulations and Breeze policy and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all assigned maintenance duties in accordance with the Breeze General Maintenance Manual (GMM).
• Be responsible and accountable for all work performed.
• 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, 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 conjunction with the Breeze Aviation Group values of Safety, Kindness, Integrity, Ingenuity and Excellence.

Licences & Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• Must hold a current, valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant Licence (A&P) with no history of infractions and recent experience on commercial aircraft types.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent educational achievement.
• Ability to read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals and specifications.
• Must have a valid driver's licence and a valid passport with no travel restrictions.
• Must have authorisation 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, and 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.

Experience

Preferred qualifications:

• Understanding and working knowledge of FAA regulations including FAR Part 121 operations.
• Experience maintaining Embraer E-Jet and/or Airbus A220 family aircraft.
• Familiarity with an airline Maintenance Information System (MIS) such as TRAX.
• Degree in Aerospace, Aviation Maintenance or Business.

Skills and talents: skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); must be fluent in English; exemplifies Breeze's safety culture, values and mission; excellent oral and written communication skills; excellent problem-solving skills; ability to work with individuals and teams at all levels in the organisation.

What We Offer

• Health, vision and dental (full time).
• Health Savings Account with Breeze employee match.
• 401K with Breeze employee match.
• Generous PTO.
• Travel on Breeze and other airlines too.

Additional Information

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; exposure to noise and fumes.

Current Breeze Airways Team Members should apply through the internal careers site in Workday and should not submit an application through this external posting. Breeze Airways will never request your Social Security Number, driver's licence or date of birth on our job postings; job postings requesting any of this information should be regarded as a scam.

Requisition reference: JR100284.