Aircraft-and-Helicopter-Mechanic - Kenner, LA - #1410324

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Date: 1 day ago
City: Kenner, LA
Contract type: Full time
Job Description

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Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Jobsummary/Purpose

This position is responsible for maintaining company aircraft to ensure safe, reliable transportation for company personnel, conducting operations within FAA rules and regulations, company policy and NBAA/VAI industry best practices.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Coordinates major inspections with flight and scheduling personnel to insure minimum aircraft downtime.

Coordinate daily maintenance with flight personnel to maximize aircraft availability.

Ensures constant cleanliness of aircraft and workspace at technician’s location and maintenance facilities.

Ensure highest levels of tool control, accountability, etc. in support of tool control program (FOD).

Assumes responsibility for maintenance of aircraft storage facilities, all aircraft ground handling, and support equipment.

Become an integral part of Safety Culture by participating in the Safety Management System to include aircraft specific incident/accident reporting.

Ensure safe ground handling and towing of aircraft for departure and arrivals.

Coordinates purchase of parts and supplies.

Coordinates with vendors for loaner parts and equipment.

Negotiates least cost alternatives for all purchases.

Process vendor invoices and services.

Coordinates freight delivery services.

Maintains aircraft logbooks, associated paperwork, and Computerized Aircraft Maintenance Program.

Maintains publication library to ensure accuracy and currency.

Attends recurrent training sessions to maintain a high level of proficiency.

Complete collateral duties, as assigned, and company administrative and training requirements in a timely and professional manner.

Any additional duties as assigned from the Maintenance Manager and/or the Director of Aviation.

Supervises contract maintenance personnel during all activities on an as needed basis.

Auto req ID

448689BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Job_Category

Aerospace/Aviation/Defense

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Job Requirements:

Ability to lift up to 80 pounds of equipment or luggage, as needed.

Ability to walk, stand, squat, bend, twist, stoop approximately 90% of shift, as needed.

Typically works 8-hour shifts M-F, but schedule may change due to flight requirements.

Must be available to provide 24-7 on call support as well as work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company.

Strong problem solving and communication skills.

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with people across the department.

Ability to work a rotating day, evening shift, weekends, holidays and after hours call outs.

Ability to work from ladders, scaffolding and man lifts.

Ability to perform elevated work with fall protection.

Ability to work in restricted or confined spaces.

Must have a thorough knowledge of and ability to demonstrate industry safety practices.

Available for occasional travel for offsite maintenance, managing projects, and training.

Reside within one hour commute time of assigned work location

Minimum Education Required Of The Position

Possess an FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License.

Minimum Experience Required Of The Position

5 years’ experience working as an Aircraft Technician or other comparable combination of education and experience.

3 years’ experience working on turbine powered aircraft or other comparable combination of education and experience.

Experience as a complex helicopter mechanic/maintainer, prefer twin engineBell product experience.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required Of The Position

Demonstrated knowledge of the planning, implementation, and direction of the maintenance programs and control system for the aircraft operated. Demonstrated knowledge of the Federal regulations and standards relating to aircraft maintenance.

Any Certificates, Licenses, Etc. Required For The Position

Possess an FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License.

Ability to obtain Louisiana Class D Driver’s License or equivalent.

Preferred

Experience on Bell 429 helicopter and/or Bombardier 300/350/3500 aircraft.

Experience with Veryon [formerly Flightdocs] and CAMPS.

Inspection Authorization (IA)

Sheet Metal Experience

Avionics Experience

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

OEM/Factory training

City*

Kenner

State*

Louisiana

Job Code

Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor

Entergy

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