Aviation Maintenance Technician - Line (Austin, TX, US)

Location: Austin-Bergstrom Intl Apt (AUS-TRML) 
Additional Locations: None
Requisition ID: 26485 

Job Description

The terms and conditions of this position are covered by the Transport Workers Union Collective Bargaining Agreement.

 

The responsibilities of an Aviation Maintenance Technician include the following: troubleshooting, individually or with Crew Chief, management or professional direction, disassembly, checking and cleaning, repairing, replacing, testing, adjusting, assembling, installing, servicing, fabricating, taxing or towing airplanes and/or run-up engines, de-icing aircraft, required to maintain the air worthiness of aircraft and all their components while in service or while undergoing overhaul and/or modification.  Certifies for quality of own workmanship, including signing mechanical flight releases for all work done on field work.  In those work positions where stock chasers are not utilized and/or available at the time may chase own parts.  May have other Mechanic personnel assigned to assist him/her in completing an assignment.  Works according to FAA and Company regulations and procedures and instructions from Crew Chief or supervisor.  Completes forms connected with work assignments according to established procedures and communicates with other Company personnel as required in a manner designated by the Company.

Performs the following duties as assigned: cleaning of aircraft windshields; connecting/removing ground power and ground start units; pushing out/towing of aircraft and related guideman functions, fueling/defueling, de-icing of aircraft.

 

Job Qualification

 

• High School diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license
• Verifiable, hands-on experience of the actual time spent in the repair, maintenance, overhaul or manufacture of aircraft required
  • 24 months on aircraft with a gross weight of 70,000 lbs (including fuel) or engines with 15,000 lbs or more of thrust
  • --and/or--
  • 48 months on aircraft with gross weight between 12,500 lbs & 70,000 lbs (including fuel) or engines with 5,000 lbs to 15,000 lbs of thrust
• Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) License (Must provide license number and date of issue during application process)
• Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends, holidays, and days-off
• Must fulfill FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA)
• Must be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges

* This job is subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing.  Your previous employers will be contacted to verify if you had any DOT drug violations and/or refusals to test for drugs or alcohol in the previous two year period.  Your DOT required urine specimen will be tested for the following substances: Cocaine, Marijuana, PCP, Amphetamines and Opiates.

 

* Travel to the interview and any subsequent relocation expenses are the responsibility of the candidate.

 

 

Additional Locations: None
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Requisition ID: 26485