Aircraft Maintenance Technician Lead Orleans, Louisiana,

Aircraft Maintenance Technician Lead + $10,000 Bonus!

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

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.

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.

Entry pay is based on experience (up to $39.00 hourly starting pay) and our established criteria.

$2.00 shift differential added when working from 9:00PM - 7:30AM

• 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
• Completes all appropriate Breeze forms on all work assigned and performed
• Properly handles all parts, units, assemblies, and aircraft while in the repair process
• Ensures that all documentation is kept current as to open discrepancies and completed corrective actions
• Completes all associated and required documentation for all maintenance work performed or inspections conducted accurately and correctly
• Submits personal OJT Task Cards on time and accurately
• Maintains the work area in a safe, clean, and operative condition and ensures all tools are accounted for at completion of all assigned tasks
• Properly cares for and uses tooling and equipment used for aircraft maintenance
• Notifies the Maintenance Supervisor and all other appropriate Team Members of any condition that would compromise the airworthiness of Breeze aircraft
• Maintains a valid Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate and keeps the certificate available for inspection by the FAA, NTSB, or Breeze Supervisor/Manager
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by Maintenance Leadership, MOC, and/or DOM
• Achieves performance measures and adheres to established standards in conjunction with Breeze Aviation Group Values of Safety, Kindness, Integrity, Ingenuity and Excellence

• 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

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

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