Aircraft Maintenance Technician

westwind school of aeronautics phoenix dba united aviate academy

📍 goodyear arizona united states🕐 6d ago🔗 workday

Job Description

**Why Work for United Aviate Academy?** United Aviate Academy (UAA), a subsidiary of United Airlines is seeking multiple AMT’s for our Maintenance Department. If you are interested in becoming part of a fast-growing company and you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, then keep reading! At UAA our AMT’s must deliver safe, dependable, and high-quality service to every aircraft they encounter. AMT’s duties consist in large part around preventive maintenance care. Mechanic’s perform routine inspections, repairs, scheduled maintenance, and post-run tests. **What we offer?** At UAA, we like to think we’re creating something very special for our team members. Work is why we’re here, but the perks are nice too: •             Flight benefits for you and your family to fly on United Airlines. •             Buddy passes for your friends so they can experience our CORE 4 values. •             Discounts throughout the travel industry on hotels, car rentals, cruises and vacation packages. •             4/10 work schedule that support work/life balance. •             A competitive base salary, short term incentives, long-term incentives, paid holidays, 401(k) plan, vacation time, sick time and medical/dental/vision insurance that begins the 1st of the month following your hire date. **Who We Are** UAA is dedicated to training the next generation of pilots. United Aviate Academy, United’s wholly owned flight school, is creating a pathway to the flight deck for aspiring aviators through an accelerated and rigorous flight training program focused on instruction and safety. **What will you be doing?** The Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic (“A&P Mechanic”) is a working member of the maintenance organization and is tasked with completing required maintenance on aircraft in a timely manner and in accordance with policy and procedure. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to: •             Ensure safe and legal practices in accordance with FAA and United Aviate policy and regulations •             Ensure all aircraft maintenance documentation is executed in compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, company policies and procedures, and applicable maintenance manuals •             Properly tag aircraft components, parts, and panels including racks by aircraft •             Maintain awareness of hourly goals for tasks assigned •             Perform and assist approved work by their leads within the scheduled shift •             Ensure completeness of all assigned work documents and records •             Coordinate all activities with lead mechanic in charge or supervisor •             Research all pertinent information and material for work scheduled on aircraft and carefully follow processes as outlined •             Ensure that all tools are removed from the aircraft, aircraft engines, appliances, and components •             Always maintain positive tool control accountability •             Immediately report lost and/or found tools to management **Minimum Qualifications:** * Airframe & Powerplant Certification Required * FAA-approved aircraft maintenance school graduates considered * High School Diploma or Equivalent * Must be able to stand, sit, bend, reach for extended periods * Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written * Proficient computer skills * Working knowledge of FAA aircraft maintenance regulations _United Aviate Academy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and welcome all qualified individuals of different backgrounds._