Technician Maintenance

About the role

Position Summary  The Technician Maintenance is responsible for all facets of the preventive maintenance and repair of airplanes to ensure aircraft are airworthy and all technical aspects are documented properly.  Essential Responsibilities:   Perform tasks associated with meeting aircraft at transit stations, including checks on aircraft maintenance logs, and responding to discrepancies entered into the logbook  Performs routine and non-routine maintenance on aircraft   References all Maintenance Manuals- Illustrated Parts Catalog, Structural Repair Manual, Component Maintenance Manuals, and the wiring diagrams to perform work on aircraft   Completes required paperwork accurately using procedures set forth in the General Maintenance Manual (GMM)  Uses only approved and certified hardware, parts, and equipment to be installed or used on aircraft  Maintains JetBlue facilities and equipment as directed by the Leadership team    Upholds safety and security awareness of crewmembers and JetBlue facilities/equipment  Ability to obtain and maintain special qualifications such as Quality Control Required Inspection Item (RII), Airworthiness release, taxi run up, CAT III authorization, and Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM)         Other duties as assigned  Minimum Experience and Qualifications    High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Diploma   Valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant Certificate  Must pass an on-site knowledge, skills and abilities test  Ability to drive tugs, trucks, taxi aircraft, lift trucks, snorkel lift, boom lift and tractor and/or other maintenance vehicles  Familiarity with accessing online aircraft manuals  Ability to communicate effectively; in both oral and written communication  Ability to frequently crawl, bend, kneel, climb, stoop and work in confined spaces  Ability to work under pressure in a team environment  Possess and maintain a valid Driver License and a driving record from the state of your primary residence that meets JetBlue’s insurance standards   Ability to remain alert to moving vehicles, aircraft and situational awareness  Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge   Depending on location, may need to acquire and maintain a United States Customs Clearance   Available for occasional overnight travel (10%)  Must pass a pre-employment drug test  Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located  Authorization to work in the US is required, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship  Preferred Experience and Qualifications  Two (2) years of experience working on large aircraft (Maximum Take Off Weight of 12,500 or greater)  Completed an internship within the JetBlue Technical Operations Department  Graduated from one of JetBlue’s partner Technical Operations schools  Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite and the Internet  Ability to multitask and work under pressure in a dynamic environment  Prior leadership abilities   Crewmember Expectations:   Regular attendance and punctuality  Potential need to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short notice  Able to maintain a professional appearance  When working or traveling on JetBlue flights, and if time permits, all capable crewmembers are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraft  Must be an appropriate organizational fit for the JetBlue culture, that is, exhibit the JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion and Fun   Promote JetBlue’s #1 value of safety as a Safety Ambassador, supporting JetBlue’s Safety Management System (SMS) components, Safety Policy, and behavioral standards  Identify safety and/or security concerns, issues, incidents, or hazards that should be reported and report them whenever possible and by any means necessary including JetBlue’s confidential reporting systems (Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) or Safety Action Report (SAR))  Responsible for adhering to all applicable laws, regulations (FAA, OSHA, DOT, etc.) and Company policies, procedures, and risk controls  Uphold JetBlue’s safety performance metric goals and understand how they relate to their duties and responsibilities   The use of ChatGPT or any other automated tool during the interview process will disqualify a candidate from being considered for the position.  Equipment:   Computer and other office equipment  Obtain tools listed on the Minimum Tool List within thirty (30) days of employment  Operate lift trucks, snorkel lift, boom lift and tractor after attending training  Issued reflective safety vest, ear protection and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)  Ability to use handheld two-way radios, headsets and/or phone   Work Environment:   Work may be outdoors with seasonal weather  Bids work schedule by seniority (days, swings, or midnight shift, holidays)  Ability to work in elevated areas and confined spaces   Physical Effort:   Position requires extremely strenuous physical work involving objects in excess of seventy (70) to one hundred (100) pounds. (Very Heavy)  Compensation:   The starting pay for this position is $42.50 per hour. Base pay is one component of JetBlue’s total compensation package, which may also include access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, crewmember stock purchase plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, free space available travel on JetBlue, and more.