Aircraft Technical Representative - Heavy Maintenance

Breeze is hiring- join us!

Under the general direction of the Heavy Check & Aircraft Deliveries Manager, the Aircraft Technical Representative (a Licensed A&P technician) will provide direct and continuous oversight of company aircraft during visits to Essential Maintenance Providers (EMP), Paint Facilities, and Aircraft Delivery. 

Here’s what you’ll do

• Act as a liaison between the Business Partners and Breeze Airways
• Ensuring that all aircraft maintenance, inspection, modification, and delivery is completed to the highest quality
• Continuous surveillance of work in progress and managing the assigned projects to insure on time delivery
• Ensuring that all documentation provided to the Breeze records department regarding the aircraft Maintenance/ Delivery is complete and free of, omissions, and obvious errors
• Approving all maintenance and inspection tasks prior to start of work
• Performing quality audits during and after work is completed
• Performing spot inspections of work in progress
• Performing continuous surveillance of maintenance support shop areas
• Documenting all discrepancies found and keeping the DQ and the DOM informed
• Stopping work and notifying the DQ and the DOM when a critical finding has been discovered
• Ensuring that the business partner’s employees are properly trained and qualified to complete the tasks they have been assigned
• Ensuring tools and equipment are properly maintained and calibrated
• Attending and/or calling all Provider meetings relating to the aircraft work and inspection process
• Maintaining a progress log that accurately presents the status of the aircraft, the remaining work, and the inspection requirements
• Overseeing pre-flight inspections and accompanying test flight crews on functional check flights
• Ensuring proper release of aircraft to and from service including work package review
• Assigned to a delivery inspection and performs acceptance check for Company acquired aircraft
• Use PPE devices
• Achieve performance measures and adhere to established standards in conjunction with Breeze Aviation Group Values of Safety, Kindness, Integrity, Ingenuity, and Excellence

Here’s what you need to be successful

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of aircraft maintenance experience
• 2+ years of experience at an FAR 121 air carrier
• Must hold a current, valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant License (A&P) with no history of infractions and recent A&P experience on turbine powered aircraft
• Must be able to read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals and specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components
• Must meet recency requirements per 14 CFR 65.83
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a valid Passport with unrestricted travel access
• Must have authorization to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be flexible and willing to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime if needed
• Must be willing to travel over 70% and up to 100% of the time, including possible international business travel
• Must be willing to work with other departments within the company as needed
• High performance orientation, ability to work well under pressure, prioritize projects, meet deadlines, and maintain flexibility
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
• Self-starter must have a positive attitude and strong desire for success
• Must pass a DOT pre-employment drug test
• Must pass a TSA required fingerprint-based criminal history records check and a Breeze background check
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Preferred Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Aerospace, Aviation Maintenance, or Business
• Experience with maintenance management software, particularly TRAX
• Project management background
• Aviation engineering background
• Factory or equivalent training on Embraer 190/195
• Factory or equivalent training on Airbus A220

Skills/Talents

• Skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
• Strong presentation skills, with the ability to communicate to Leadership
• Must be able to handle high-stress situations
• Ability to work with fellow Team Members with a variety of personalities
• Ability to multi-task easily
• Must be fluent in English
• Ability to lift, carry, and move medium to heavy weights of 50 pounds or more
• Must be able to climb, bend, kneel, crawl, and stoop frequently in relatively confined spaces

Perks of the Job

• Health, Vision and Dental
• Health Savings Account with Breeze Employee Match
• 401K with Breeze Employee Match
• PTO
• Travel on Breeze and other Airlines too!