[Hiring] Flight Mechanic @Omni Air International (OAI)

Role Description

The Flight Mechanic is responsible to the Line Maintenance Manager. When assigned duty at an OAI maintenance station, he will report to the Station Maintenance Manager/Lead Mechanic. The Flight Mechanic has ETOPS duties as defined in the ETOPS Policies and Procedures Manual (EPPM).

• Always safety conscious when executing duties and responsibilities.
• Perform routine, non-routine and preventative maintenance in accordance with OAI manuals, manufacturers’ manuals, FAR’s and other established procedures to ensure timely release and continued airworthiness of company aircraft.
• Sign for work accomplished including troubleshooting deferred maintenance items, and ensure proper recording of all maintenance tasks on company documents.
• Keep a constant watch for safety, excessive cost of labor duplication, ensure proper and adequate equipment is used, acceptable parts or components are installed and approved hardware or supplies are used.
• Will not perform routine maintenance tasks while aircraft is in flight; only items of an emergency nature will be addressed inflight, when directed to do so by the Captain.
• Report directly to Director or Quality Control while exercising authority under RII provisions.
• Keep Maintenance Control informed of aircraft status as often as possible.
• If the aircraft is on an A.O.G. status, inform Maintenance Control and keep updated by the most expeditious means available.
• Call Maintenance Control at every stop if possible.
• Be security conscious: be aware of who is on your aircraft and what they are doing.
• Report all security violations to the applicable authority.
• Properly tag all repairable components including reason for removal.
• Attend all training courses as assigned by any supervisor.
• Comply with all company rules, regulations, and procedures set forth in company manuals and policies developed by supervisor.
• Responsible for the fly-a-way kits installed on aircraft in which they are assigned.
• Conduct a visual inspection of the fly-a-way kit prior to accepting an aircraft to ensure required tooling and supplies are available for trip.
• Keep the fly-a-way kit neat and clean at all times, and ensure all parts are properly protected and secured.
• Ensure all paperwork is neat, organized, properly documented, and returned to Tulsa as soon as possible – at a minimum weekly.
• Wear proper attire and conduct himself in a professional manner while traveling on company paid transportation – proper attire would be business casual.
• Represent the Maintenance Department appropriately when onboard company aircraft.
• Perform duties significant to the Lower Minimums Maintenance Program (LMP) as specified in GMM Chapter 12.
• Maintain an insurable driving record under Omni insurance driving guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work a 12-hour shift schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid passport which allows unrestricted travel to all the countries where OAI may fly.
• Valid A&P License.
• Minimum 3 years maintenance experience on transport category aircraft.
• Valid state issued drivers’ license with clear MVR with no major moving violations within the past 3 years.
• Must be able to pass a 10-year background/criminal/motor vehicle records check and pre-employment drug screen.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Valid A&P license.
• Transport category aircraft maintenance experience required.
• Boeing 767/777 experience preferred.
• Avionics experience preferred.

Physical Activity

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds or more.
• Climb stairs and ladders.
• Capable of using small tools (hammer, crowbar, and screwdriver).
• Capable of using ground equipment (Forklift, Pickup Truck) and tow trailer behind pickup truck.
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer.
• Stand – 85%
• Walk – 5%
• Sit – 10%
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Extensive travel.

Mental Capability Requirements

• Careful workmanship and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions because of degree of responsibility.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow manual instructions to solve complex mechanical problems.
• Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information.
• Oral and written communication skill sufficient to prepare reports, and to discuss equipment malfunction.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package designed with you in mind.
• Medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance.
• 401K with company match.
• Employee assistance program.
• Accrual schedule of paid time off starting at 10 days’ vacation.
• 24 hours sick leave (or state law or local ordinance requirement).
• Three personal days.
• Four weeks paid parental leave.
• Flight benefits offered.