Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Full Time HNL Airport) - Akima, LLC
Honolulu, HI
About the Job
Work Where it Matters
Pegasus Aviation Services, an Akima company, is not just another aviation contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At Pegasus, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, Pegasus provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, Pegasus delivers efficient, flexible, and safe aviation services as it supports domestic and international passenger and freighter airlines.
As a Pegasus employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
Description:Qualified candidates are eligible for up to a $3,000 sign-on bonus.
Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMT) are responsible for performing high quality aircraft maintenance on various types of transport category aircraft. AMT’s must possess a valid FAA Aircraft Maintenance Technician license. Experience on common transport category aircraft such as B-777, B-747, B-737, B-767 and/or Airbus 319/320/321 definitely a plus but all levels of experience are encouraged to apply.
Positions available for technicians of various experience and skill levels.
Responsibilities:- Performs aircraft maintenance transit inspections and fault resolution.
- Accomplishes aircraft system testing and troubleshooting procedures.
- Accomplishes removal and replacement of defective parts to include final operational check.
- Operates all power tools and equipment necessary to accomplish job assign.
- Completes all required maintenance records in an accurate and timely manner.
- Interprets technical manuals, engineering drawings, blueprints and schematics.
- Operates all related ground handling equipment utilized to service the aircraft.
- Supports all company policies and safety programs.
- Performs tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Other duties as assigned by Station Manager.
- Must possess a valid FAA Aircraft Maintenance Technician license with an Airframe and Power Plant rating.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be willing to work in inclement weather.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or show proof of right to work in the U.S.
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to lift 60 pounds comfortably.
- Able to fluently read, write, speak and understand English.
- Ability to work under stressful situations and tight time constraints.
- Self-motivated team player.
- Required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules.
- Successfully complete a background investigation, including FBI fingerprints, criminal history and pre-employment drug test.
- Must be reliable and dependable.
- Attention to detail and excellent customer service absolutely essential for success.
- Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor.
- Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manual.
- Write routine reports and correspondence.
- Speak effectively with customers or employees of the organization.
- Communicate with customers within and outside of the United States. These customers include many for whom English is their second language.
- Applicant must be patient and tolerant of differing cultural values and lingual challenges.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram form.
- Deal with problems involving many concrete variables in standardized situations.
Pay & Benefits:
- $40.00 - $45.00 per hour – The salary offered to the successful candidate will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications, work experience, and their ability to meet the known requirements of the position as determined at the time of hire. Job location will also be a factor in determining the salary offered.
- The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees working 30 or more hours weekly.
Physical Demands:
- The AMT position is a technical service position whose work routine varies while following strict safety and set procedures. It generally functions under supervisory direction or guidance of the Maintenance Duty Manager.
- Must be able to lift, carry, move, push, pull and install 30-50 lb. components unassisted, have 20/20 corrected vision, able to hear verbal communications clearly and be willing to wear all required safety equipment (Personal Protective Equipment – PPE)
- Regularly required to use hands, talk, hear, bend, stoop, kneel, and is frequently required to stand, walk.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus.
- The AMT is usually working outside and is exposed to all types of weather conditions with a seasonal range of temperatures which include rain, snow, wind and extreme temperatures.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can vary dramatically
depending on location and activity. - Occasionally high noise levels exist where hearing protection is required.
- Must be able to work from lift platforms as high as 100 feet. Use of ladders is common with heights up to 8 feet. Use of stair platforms as high as 30 feet is also common.
- Operation of vehicles and airport related heavy equipment is required.