Position: Aircraft Line Mechanic, Full-time, Permanent
Compensation: Wage will vary based on experience, $35-52 DOE per hour
Job Summary: The Line Mechanic's role is to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Alaska Seaplanes aircraft fleet to meet the standards and compliance of both company and industry. Duties include conducting routine and special inspections as required and mandated by the FAA and manufacturers; troubleshooting and repairing damaged, worn or defective aircraft; and assembling and installing mechanical and structural components and accessories. Additionally, Line Mechanics are responsible for on-time delivery and ensuring milestones and deadlines throughout the project are met; ensuring the aircraft is properly protected and proper procedures are in place and followed to eliminate errors and incidents; and completing required paperwork including discrepancy records inspections, checklists, parts status tags, MEL sign offs and work orders.
Schedule: 40 hrs/week - 8-hour shifts with occasional need for overtime.
Benefits:
- Medical and Dental
- 401k retirement plan with generous company match
- $50,000 life insurance plan paid by the company
- Paid Time Off
- Flight/freight benefits with Alaska Seaplanes
- Flight benefits with Alaska Airlines and Delta
- Reciprocal benefits with several local vendors
Required Experience & Skills:
- Must be 18 years of age
- Ability to read, interpret and research pilot description of discrepancies and diagnose problems
- Ability to independently accomplish job responsibilities within short deadlines
- Must hold FAA Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic Certificate
- Must have knowledge of applicable FAA and environmental regulations
- Must pass pre-employment FAA DOT drug test and participate in random drug testing
- Must be able to lift 60lbs
- Must be a United States citizen or provide proof of right to work in the U.S.
- Ability to fluently read, write, speak and understand English
- Must have basic computer skills
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Ability to work self-directed and within a team
Check us out on our website www.flyalaskaseaplanes.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.00 - $52.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
