Description

 

COMPANY INFORMATION

Saltchuk Aviation is a family of diversified air cargo and aviation services companies.  We operate Part 121, 135 and 145 certificates.  We create connections by serving customers and communities in the U.S with reliable and efficient aviation services.

  Saltchuk Aviation employs over 1100 employees in the air cargo, ground handling, aircraft maintenance, aviation logistics, and air freight on-demand charter sectors across six operating companies.  Across its portfolio, Saltchuk Aviation transports over 380 million pounds of freight annually.

Specifically, Saltchuk Aviation operating companies/brands include:

Northern Air Maintenance Services, LLC: (NAMS) is a Part 145 certified repair station that provides maintenance/ground services to a major oil exploration and production company on a year-round basis.  In addition to maintenance services, NAMS provides all below-wing services including baggage handling, catering, aircraft servicing, passenger loading, etc.

BENEFITS 

  • Comprehensive insurance programs including medical, dental, and vision
  • Company-provided benefits include life insurance, short and long-term disability, and an employee assistance program
  • Competitive 401k match program with zero vesting period
  • Annual bonus and salary review programs
  • Competitive paid time off, personal days, and federal holidays
  • Reimbursement benefits like fitness, transportation, and tuition up to $5,250 annually
  • Plus, many employee discounts with major retailers

POSITION SUMMARY

Coordinates with managers from various departments including Maintenance, Stockroom, Quality Control, and Records to create, revise, and distribute the scheduled routine maintenance plan and work packages.  Can effectively plan and implement work for production shops by ensuring parts or materials and manpower are available for work to be performed. May be involved in planning engineering changes for assigned shops. Provides other support to production and management as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

•             Performs initial review and routes pertinent Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, Code of Federal Regulations, Unapproved Parts Notifications, and Special Airworthiness Information Bulletins for preparation of Routine Task Cards with the Repair Station.

•             Drafts Routine Task Cards for the accomplishment of Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, and Scheduled Maintenance Tasks.

•             Ensures that the maintenance, inspections, tools, and materials needed for Airworthiness Directive compliance are available and scheduled to meet FAA and Company requirements.

•             Creates and updates Engineering Controls for Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, Engineering Orders, STC’s, Approved Aircraft Inspection Program, and Customer request.

•             Plans for upcoming customer maintenance and/or inspections as required. As needed, reviews the MEL, and ensures items are listed on the work package for troubleshooting and rectification. Coordinates with stockroom to ensure all needed parts and materials are sourced and purchased for the clearing of MEL/CDL/DMI.

•             Familiar with regulatory requirements and aircraft records.

•             Monitors airframe, engine, component inspection compliance, time changes, and advise appropriate departments of change/inspection due.

•             Coordinates with Manager, Aircraft Maintenance to develop maintenance plan and adjusts as necessary due to unexpected issues.

•             Maintains an accurate log of planning watch items by aircraft.

•             Coordinates with Maintenance and Quality Control to create, revise, and distribute the scheduled routine maintenance plan and sets task priorities to maintenance.

•             Coordinates with Maintenance and Quality Control to create work packages to include Weekend Maintenance Packages, as well as Daily, Weekly, and Major Checks.

•             Develops weekly planning sheet for upcoming maintenance.

•             Runs the weekly maintenance planning meeting with the customer and incorporates requested maintenance items.

•             Reviews all production work packages prior to giving them to maintenance.

•             Creates parts and tooling pre-draw lists and requisitions needed parts.

•             Monitors back shop parts orders and notifies shop when repair parts have arrived and are available.

•             As needed, will assist in performing classroom and OJT training.

•             Additional duties may be assigned by the Manager, Aircraft Maintenance.

 QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

·         High School Diploma, or General Education Degree (GED).

·         A minimum of 5 years of aviation related experience in airline, repair station and/or MRO.

·         Has the appropriate experience as evidenced by employment history, training, or certification to perform in the position assigned.

·         A moderate degree of reasoning, math skills, and language skills are required for this position. High School levels are sufficient for all areas.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

·         Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language.

·         Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact well with coworkers and customers.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

·         Must have a working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications.

·         Working knowledge of TRAX preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

·         Airframe & Powerplant certificate preferred

·         Some higher education preferred

·         Requires a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

·         Has exceptional organizational skills.

·         Able to communicate orally and in writing.

·         Knowledge of quality control, and planning processes.

·         Is thoroughly familiar with the applicable 14 CFR Federal Aviation Regulations pertinent to Part 145.

·         Is able to demonstrate a high level of professional customer service.

·         Is highly skilled in research ability of Aircraft Directives and Service Bulletins.

·         Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, 5-year background check, 10-year criminal history check and security threat assessment.

·         Must have a valid Passport or obtain one within the first 6 Months of employment.

Travel:

·         Occasional in/out of country travel will be required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals in order to perform the essential functions of this job.

·         The work is classified as “light” with regards to the physical demands.

·         Lifting/carrying requirements: Heavy boxes weighing 50 pounds, light office supplies, stacks of paper, and computer print outs. Carts may be pushed loaded with supplies.

·         Climbing: Climbing may be required up and down low step ladders, stooping is necessary for low file drawers and/or to retrieve supplies from the floor or under desks, kneeling, and crouching may be required for filing.

·         Reaching: Reaching to the top of file cabinets or shelves is required.

·         Repetitive motions: The job requires sitting and repetitive motion with use of the keyboard, pages in books, computer print outs, documents to be filed, and copy machines.

·         Talking: Talking is required throughout the day, communication with customers and co-workers will be required.

·         Hearing: Good hearing is required for effective and safe communication with co-workers.

·         Vision: Good vision is required to perform all tasks.

·         Environmental: The job is an indoor job with normal room temperature free from excessive noise. Fumes and odors are at a minimum.

 WORK ENVIRONMENT  

·         Most work is performed in a aircraft hangar/warehouse type setting or outdoors.

·         May be exposed to adverse weather conditions (cold and heat), wet surfaces and icy conditions.

·         May be exposed to high noise levels, dirt, dust, fumes, etc.

·         Will be working around stationary and moving aircraft and aircraft ground equipment

·         Ability to perform the tasks and responsibilities of the position in a safe and effective manner including lifting up-to 70 lbs., climbing, reaching, standing, pushing, and pulling up to 100 lbs.

·         Use of personal protective equipment may be required 

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