Aircraft Maintenance Technician - RFD

Aircraft Maintenance Technician - RFD - Full Time

Perform aircraft maintenance on UPS fleet to meet or exceed airworthiness standards. Perform the change, removal, replacement, or upgrade of aircraft components to correct failures or implement changes. Conduct troubleshooting of complex pneumatic, hydraulic, engine, and structural components and systems. Document procedures per established processes to ensure regulatory compliance.

• Responsible for the maintenance and preventive maintenance of aircraft
• Operate and maintain UPS equipment safely
• Run, taxi, and tow aircraft for maintenance and repositioning when trained and qualified
• Determine airworthiness of aircraft and components per procedures and Federal Aviation Regulation
• Complete aircraft maintenance form entries and enter data into a Maintenance Data Systems, ensuring accuracy
• Service and inspect aircraft, components, and related equipment
• Ensure consistent, accurate aircraft maintenance by completing turnover entries on unfinished maintenance in the turnover log
• Follow all Maintenance Department policies and procedures
• Keep a clean and orderly work environment
• Make recommendations to improve functions within the Maintenance Department
• Attend UPS assigned training
• Perform other duties as assigned by Line Maintenance Supervisor or the Director of Maintenance

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Must have a valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant license
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years aircraft maintenance experience that could include but not limited to:
  • Boeing, Airbus, and/or McDonnell Douglas aircraft
  • Military jet aircraft
  • Regional / Commuter aircraft
• Knowledge of computer systems
• Troubleshooting skills and ability to read and interpret Aircraft Manuals and Illustrated Parts Catalogues

As part of the UPS pre-employment process for a safety-sensitive position, a drug screen is required. UPS must receive a negative test result before you can be put into a safety-sensitive position (14 CFR Part 120.107). You will be tested in accordance with 14 CFR Part 120.109(a)(5) and 14 CFR 120 Subpart E to determine the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opiates (including codeine, heroin-6AM, morphine), opioids-hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxycodone & oxymorphone, phencyclidine (PCP), and amphetamines/methamphetamines (including MDMA, MDA) or metabolites of these drugs.

$31.14 per hour

• Competitive weekly pay
• Medical, dental, and vision after waiting period
• Defined-benefit pension plan
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick and family and medical leave time as required by law
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Permanent

UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.

For this union-represented posting, wage rates and ranges and benefit offerings are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions. The starting pay rate for this position starts at $31.14/hr the company offers weekly pay, extensive training, growth opportunities, 401(K), defined-benefit pension plan, medical-dental and vision after waiting or probation period, paid vacation, paid sick and family and medical leave time as required by law, paid holidays, education assistance program, discounted employee stock purchase program.

Rockford, IL