Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic

Description

Job Summary:

Are you looking for a career in aviation? We hope you join our team! Kalitta Charters has been a family owned and operated business since 2001, specializing in on-demand air charters services. We solely own a fleet of Falcon 20s, Learjet 35s, Learjet 45s, and Challenger 601s. We owe our decades of 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. 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

Benefits:

• •Employer Provided:
• •Short Term
• •Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• •Basic Life Insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• •Travel Assistance Program
• •Fidelity 401K with starting at match

• •Employee Elective:
• •BCBS – Medical 500 PPO and 1000 PPO options, Dental PPO, Prescription starting after 60 days
• •EyeMed - Vision
• •Flexible Spending Account – Medical and Dependent Care
• •Long Term Disability
• •Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Child
• •Accident and Critical Illness Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Child
• •Hospital Indemnity for Employee, Spouse, and Child
• •Met Law Coverage
• •Nationwide Voluntary Pet Insurance

Requirements

Education:

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

Work Environment & Culture Skills:

• •Must pass DOT/FAA pre-employment drug screen and a DOT/FAA compliant background check
• •Understand, read, and write English
• •Reliable, punctual, flexible, motivated, resourceful, energetic, organized, and able to manage and be managed
• •Ability to multi-task, respect, and maintain confidentiality
• •Service oriented and able to work at a fast pace and handle stress and problematic issues well with a good attitude
• •Communicate effectively and work within a team-focused environment

Location:

• •Operation based in Ypsilanti, MI at Willow Run Airport (YIP)
• •There is no ability to work from home
• •There will be no relocation package for this position

Other Requirements:

• •Must be available full-time and work overtime when required
• •Must be at least 18 years of age
• •Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• •A Valid Unrestricted Driver’s License Required
• •Preferred 5 years of Part 135 experience