Technician Maintenance

 

 

Position Summary:

The Technician Maintenance is responsible for all facets of the preventive maintenance and repair of airplanes to ensure aircraft are airworthy and all technical aspects are documented properly.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform tasks associated with meeting aircraft at transit stations, including checks on aircraft maintenance logs, and responding to discrepancies entered into the logbook
• Performs routine and non-routine maintenance on aircraft
• References all Maintenance Manuals- Illustrated Parts Catalog, Structural Repair Manual, Component Maintenance Manuals, and the wiring diagrams to perform work on aircraft
• Completes required paperwork accurately using procedures set forth in the General Maintenance Manual (GMM)
• Uses only approved and certified hardware, parts, and equipment to be installed or used on aircraft

• Maintains JetBlue facilities and equipment as directed by the Leadership team 

• Upholds safety and security awareness of crewmembers and JetBlue facilities/equipment

• Ability to obtain and maintain special qualifications such as Quality Control Required Inspection Item (RII), Airworthiness release, taxi run up, CAT III authorization, and Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM)       

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Experience and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Diploma
• Valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant Certificate
• Must pass an on-site knowledge, skills and abilities test
• Ability to drive tugs, trucks, taxi aircraft, lift trucks, snorkel lift, boom lift and tractor and/or other maintenance vehicles
• Familiarity with accessing online aircraft manuals
• Ability to communicate effectively; in both oral and written communication
• Ability to frequently crawl, bend, kneel, climb, stoop and work in confined spaces
• Ability to work under pressure in a team environment
• Possess and maintain a valid Driver License and a driving record from the state of your primary residence that meets JetBlue’s insurance standards
• Ability to remain alert to moving vehicles, aircraft and situational awareness
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge
• Depending on location, may need to acquire and maintain a United States Customs Clearance
• Available for occasional overnight travel (10%)
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located
• Authorization to work in the US is required, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of experience working on large aircraft (Maximum Take Off Weight of 12,500 or greater)
• Completed an internship within the JetBlue Technical Operations Department
• Graduated from one of JetBlue’s partner Technical Operations schools
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite and the Internet
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure in a dynamic environment
• Prior leadership abilities

 Crewmember Expectations:

• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Potential need to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short notice
• Able to maintain a professional appearance
• When working or traveling on JetBlue flights, and if time permits, all capable crewmembers are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraft
• Must be an appropriate organizational fit for the JetBlue culture, that is, exhibit the JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion and Fun
• Promote JetBlue’s #1 value of safety as a Safety Ambassador, supporting JetBlue’s Safety Management System (SMS) components, Safety Policy, and behavioral standards
• Identify safety and/or security concerns, issues, incidents, or hazards that should be reported and report them whenever possible and by any means necessary including JetBlue’s co