Line Maintenance Technician

Line Maintenance Technician

Location: Boston, MA, United States

Position Summary: Thales is looking for a Line Maintenance Technician whose role will perform line maintenance work, installation work, repair station work, and ground equipment maintenance work on the Thales In‑Flight Entertainment (IFE) systems in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration Regulations (FARs), airline customers’ maintenance manuals, and internal operating procedures.

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and systems modifications on all Thales Systems.
• Ensure all airline logbook discrepancies pertaining to all Thales Systems are cleared in a timely manner.
• Document maintenance performed daily utilizing established procedures and submit a daily report to the Supervisor of Maintenance.
• Provide customers with support to carry out and uphold Company policies and procedures.

• High School Diploma or GED required. Valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate required, meeting recent experience requirements in accordance with 14 CFR 65.83. Must be able to obtain and maintain a local airport Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Customs Clearance for airport security badge (as required for job duties). Must speak, read and write English fluently. Regular attendance and punctuality required.
• Must have a positive attitude and fit the Thales culture, exhibiting the values of Compliance, Respect, Innovation, Responsibility, Teamwork. Able to drive tugs, trucks, lift trucks, snorkel lift, boom lift and tractor after attending training. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver License and meet insurance standards. Must pass a 7‑year background check, including fingerprinting, pre‑employment drug test, and criminal history check.
  
  Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Strong knowledge in avionics, able to read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and follow written procedures and instructions. Ability to terminate electrical connectors using proper crimp and soldering methods acceptable in aviation.
• Ability to summarize and effectively present information to supervisors and customers. Ability to work on problems with moderate scope and analyze data/situations.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced team environment while maintaining accuracy and efficiency. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge in Avionics/Electronics.

• Schedule:
  
  shifts may vary; flexibility required; schedules are bid and worked by seniority and operational requirements (days, swings, midnights, weekends, and holidays).
• Physical Environment: work outside on the aircraft ramp or hangar where loud noises may be experienced.
• Travel: 10%.
• Customer location based or site visits: obtain airport security credentials (including a 10‑year background check) and obtain customer security credentials.

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing;
  Defense and Space Manufacturing

EEO Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.