Aircraft Mechanic

Overview Who we are: Would you like to work for a stable, secure, and fast-growing airline where you will be stimulated, challenged, and have the opportunity to develop your career?  If so, read on!  Come and work with the best of the best at Envoy Air where you will join a team committed to providing outstanding service. We offer: Amazing employee flight privileges within the American Airlines global network Training and development programs to take your career to the next level Comprehensive health and life benefits (subject to location) Responsibilities Responsibilities Ensure our fleet meets aircraft standards as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Maintain the airworthiness of aircraft and all their components while in service or while undergoing scheduled overhaul maintenance Completed tasks according to FAA regulations, company policies and procedures, and instructions from Crew Chiefs, Supervisors and Managers Certify the quality of personal workmanship, including signing mechanical flight releases for field work Complete necessary paperwork and computer entries for any maintenance performed A wide variety of duties are performed such as dismantling, overhauling, repairing, fabricating, assembling, welding and erecting all parts of an aircraft; which includes airframe, engines, radio equipment, instruments, electrical systems, heating systems, cooling systems, and hydraulic systems Test and inspect parts, subassemblies or completed assemblies Assure the shop/work area is maintained in a safe and orderly manner. If qualified, may be responsible for taxiing and towing aircraft for maintenance purposes Qualifications Position Requirements Minimum Age: 18 High school diploma or GED equivalent Valid Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license Valid state driver’s license; some license restrictions may prohibit a candidate from being considered for this position Ability to differentiate colors such as: red, green, yellow, blue, black, brown, white and orange Ability to lift items weighing up to 60 lbs. Willing and able to work rotating shifts including, nights, holidays, weekends and days off Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing Possess the legal right to work in the United States Must be able to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English language Position Preferences A minimum of one (1) year of aircraft maintenance experience FCC General Radio Telephone Operators license Additional Details Mechanics must maintain a valid passport and the ability to travel freely to and from all of the cities/countries served by our Airline in order to complete field trips This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement (unless in Abilene, TX) Must fulfill FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA), if applicable Must be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges, if applicable If applicable, Federal law requires Envoy to determine an applicant's history of Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and/or alcohol violation(s) or refusal(s) to test before hiring him/her into a safety-sensitive position Envoy Air Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group, provides regional flight service to American Airlines under the American Eagle brand and ground handling services for many American Airlines Group flights. The company was founded in 1998 as American Eagle Airlines, Inc., following the merger of several smaller regional carriers to create one of the largest regional airlines in the world. Envoy is headquartered in Irving, Texas, with hubs in Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago and Miami, with a large ground handling operation in Los Angeles. Connect with Envoy on Twitter  @EnvoyAirCareers , on Instagram  @EnvoyAirCareers , and on Facebook at  Facebook.com/envoyaircareers  and  Facebook.com/EnvoyPilotRecruitment .