Aircraft Mechanic

Description

Job Summary: 

Are you looking for a career in aviation? We hope you join our team! Kalitta Charters is a family owned and operated business. We owe our success to the great work done by the members of our team - and we expect them to continue to keep building towards our future successes, too. Here you aren’t just an employee, you are part of our team. The Kalitta family has been an industry leader for decades which is why you can expect the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and service. 

Functions/Responsibility:

• Preflight and post flight checks 
• Discrepancy repair 
• Safely work in a shop environment using tools and equipment as necessary 
• Complete assigned tasks outdoors and in inclement weather if required
• Insure that work performed gets inspected by the appropriate inspection personnel.
• Complete required documentation for work performed 
• Inspect, troubleshoot, adjust and repair aircraft and/or engines as assigned 
• Complete required training as assigned 
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment  
• Use basic computer skills to complete and document tasks
• Work productively individually or with an assigned crew
• Works with integrity and desire to maintain a high quality standard
• Report failures or deficiencies immediately
• Pass background check and random drug testing
• Overtime and/or weekend work may be required

Requirements

Education:

An FAA Airframe and Powerplant License, and a driver’s license with a good driving record are required. Two years of experience working on LearJet and Falcon aircraft is preferred. Must be available full-time and work overtime when required. 

• High school diploma or equivalent 
• Airframe or Powerplant certificate (Both preferred) 
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office computer systems 

 Benefits:

1. Employer Provided:
   1. Short Term Disability
   2. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
   3. Basic Life Insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
   4. Travel Assistance Program
   5. Fidelity 401K with match starting at 1.25%
2. Employee Elective:
   1. BCBS – Medical 200 PPO and 500 PPO options, Dental PPO, Prescription, Teladoc
   2. EyeMed - Vision 
   3. Flexible Spending Account – Medical and Dependent Care
   4. Long Term Disability
   5. Unum Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Child
   6. Unum Accident and Critical Illness Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Child
   7. Unum Hospital Indemnity for Employee, Spouse, and Child
   8. Met Law Coverage
   9. Nationwide Voluntary Pet Insurance