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Job Type: Full-time
## Description
Ameriflight, LLC is the nations largest Part 135 Cargo airline and the unparalleled leader in scalable, outsourced aviation services to the regional express airfreight market. We operate over 150 dedicated cargo aircraft, including the Saab 340B, Embraer 120, Fairchild SA227, Beechcraft 1900, and Beech 99 from bases across the United States.
## Benefits
Ameriflight strives to provide our employees with a good work-life balance and are constantly working to improve our benefits:
- $24.50 - $42.50 per hour depending on experience and shift
- Opportunity for growth and promotion
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
- Company provided Life Insurance
- 401K with company match
- Vacation
## Basic Duties
Ameriflight mechanics work on aircraft from nose to tail, which means they are able to gain unique expertise that cannot be found anywhere else.
- Perform all manner of maintenance on company aircraft in accordance with company policy, manufacturers recommendations and Federal Aviation Regulations.
- Inspect, troubleshoot and repair airframe and powerplant components and systems.
- Document work completed per company procedures and Federal Aviation Regulations.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area.
- May travel for training, to repair aircraft in the field, and to provide temporary support for other bases.
- Other duties as assigned.
## Experience
- Previous experience with Beechcraft 99 and B1900, Embraer EMB-120, Fairchild SA227, Saab 340B aircraft is preferred.
- Previous experience with GE T700/CT7, PT6A, PW118 and TPE331 series powerplants preferred.
- Experience within a fast-paced, scheduled maintenance operation.
## Requirements
- Must hold a valid FAA Aircraft Mechanic certificate with Airframe & Powerplant ratings.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English and be able to communicate effectively with other employees.
- Must be able to interpret documents such as policy, repair and safety manuals.
- Must meet airport badging requirements, including a TSA Security background check.
- Successful completion of pre-employment required DOT drug screening and other required background checks.
- Must have and maintain a valid Drivers License and meet all company insurance criteria.
- Must be able to work various shifts.
## Physical Requirements
- Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to manipulate objects, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
## Work Environment
- May work outdoors, in weather as necessary.
- May work near moving aircraft and machinery.
- May work in a potentially noisy work environment.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.