Aircraft engineer Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Aircraft Maintenance Technician (LAX)

Department: Maintenance

Reports To: LAX Maintenance Manager

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Shift: Full Time

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP

The Technician reports to the Lead of the crew to which the Technician is assigned.

BASIC FUNCTION

Troubleshoot and repair aircraft, powerplants, components, and structure.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. During station coverage conduct pre and post walk-around inspections (tire, brakes, general condition). Maintain contact with Maintenance Control regarding the aircraft’s condition.

2. Read and interpret all maintenance instructions, such as AMMs, SRMs, WDMs, IPCs, EAs, routine task cards, etc., as applicable.

3. Troubleshoot and repair discrepancies as necessary, ensuring that all work is performed in accordance with approved maintenance data.

4. Ensure that all work is performed and documented in accordance with Kalitta Air and FAA requirements.

5. Ensure that any discrepancies identified during the performance of a maintenance task are documented.

6. Follow all Kalitta Air and FAA policies and procedures.

7. Follow all Kalitta Air safety rules and procedures. Ensure that any identified safety related deficiencies are brought to the Company’s attention.

8. Adhere to Sterile Cockpit Procedures as defined in Section 3.1.69.

9. Keep a neat and clean work area at all times.

10. Any other duties as assigned by the Lead or Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Also required is an A&P license and previous 747 experience is desirable. Tools required as well

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school graduate; some college and/or technical school desirable

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, write and understand spoken and written English. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to give verbal direction assigned to staff.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with their hands and arms, stand, walk, talk or hear and use hands to feel or operate objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance as well as stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.

• Must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds, to eye level

• Lift 10 pounds with each arm over your head

• Twist, turn with normal strength forces

• Climb numerous flights of stairs

• Work on ladder, and in some case high elevation

• Work in a squatted position

• Work in all weather conditions

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics describe here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed primarily in a construction, maintenance setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

If you need reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call (734) 544-7010. Please include your contact information and details about posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.

*Must be authorized to work in the United States*