Maintenance Technician

Role Overview

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for all aspects of preventive maintenance and repair of aircraft, ensuring they are airworthy and that all technical work is properly documented.

Key Responsibilities

• Meet aircraft at transit stations, check aircraft maintenance logs and respond to logbook discrepancies
• Perform routine and non-routine aircraft maintenance
• Reference all maintenance manuals, including the Illustrated Parts Catalog, Structural Repair Manual, Component Maintenance Manuals and wiring diagrams
• Complete required paperwork accurately per the General Maintenance Manual (GMM)
• Use only approved and certified hardware, parts and equipment
• Maintain JetBlue facilities and equipment as directed by leadership
• Uphold safety and security awareness of crewmembers, facilities and equipment
• Obtain and maintain special qualifications such as Quality Control Required Inspection Item (RII), airworthiness release, taxi/run-up, CAT III authorisation and RVSM
• Other duties as assigned

Licences & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate
• Valid driver's licence and a driving record meeting JetBlue's insurance standards
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SIDA badge and, depending on location, US Customs clearance

Requirements

• Pass an on-site knowledge, skills and abilities test and a pre-employment drug test
• Able to drive tugs, trucks, lift trucks, snorkel lifts, boom lifts, tractors and other maintenance vehicles, and to taxi aircraft
• Familiar with accessing online aircraft manuals
• Effective oral and written communication
• Able to crawl, bend, kneel, climb, stoop and work in confined spaces and elevated areas
• Able to work under pressure in a team and stay alert to moving vehicles and aircraft
• Available for occasional overnight travel (10%)
• Legally eligible to work in the US; no visa sponsorship
• Extremely strenuous physical work handling objects of 70 to 100 lbs (very heavy)

Experience

Preferred:

• Two years' experience on large aircraft (maximum take-off weight of 12,500 lbs or greater)
• An internship within the JetBlue Technical Operations department
• Graduation from a JetBlue partner Technical Operations school
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the internet
• Able to multitask under pressure in a dynamic environment
• Prior leadership ability

What We Offer

• Starting pay of $42.50 per hour
• Access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with company match and a crewmember stock purchase plan
• Short- and long-term disability coverage and basic life insurance
• Free space-available travel on JetBlue

Additional Information

• Equipment: obtain the tools on the Minimum Tool List within 30 days; operate lift trucks, snorkel lifts, boom lifts and tractors after training; reflective vest, ear protection and other PPE issued; use two-way radios, headsets and phones
• Work environment: outdoor work in seasonal weather; schedules bid by seniority (days, swings or midnight shifts, holidays)
• Crewmember expectations: regular attendance and punctuality; flexible hours and short-notice availability; professional appearance; light aircraft cleaning on JetBlue flights when time permits; embody JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion and Fun
• Act as a Safety Ambassador supporting JetBlue's SMS, report safety or security concerns (including via ASAP or SAR), and comply with FAA, OSHA, DOT and company requirements
• Use of ChatGPT or any other automated tool during the interview process will disqualify a candidate
• Job ID: 1446571200; Req ID: 58597