Aircraft Mechanic

Overview

PSA Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines, offers opportunities for growth and professional development. We value teamwork, diversity, and inclusivity and strive to create a safe, respectful, and positive work environment for our more than 4,000 employees. The PSA Way is our foundation for operation, focusing on safety, stability, growth, and accountability, while delivering reliable service to teammates, colleagues, and customers.

Benefits include travel privileges on the American Airlines global network to explore new destinations with family and friends.

• Travel privileges on the American Airlines global network
• A generous vacation plan designed to let you enjoy your travel perks
• 401(k) with company match
• American Airlines Group (AAG) profit-sharing and bonus opportunities
• A choice of three health plan options, all with nationwide coverage with the United Healthcare Choice Plus network
• Premium dental coverage
• Vision plan options, including coverage for glasses and contacts
• Benefits navigation services, including finding a doctor, scheduling appointments, understanding medical bills, and free second opinions
• Access to 24-hour virtual urgent care services
• Family planning and fertility treatment
• LGBTQ+ friendly services including gender-affirming care and family planning
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and dependent coverage options
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program with resources including 5 free in-person sessions

Position Summary
As the Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Technician, you will support PSA Airlines' operations by performing aviation repairs and services that keep aircraft on schedule. You will execute maintenance procedures in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations and company standards to ensure safe and reliable flights.

• Perform tasks to comply with Federal Aviation Regulations and take responsibility for work performed by yourself or with others, signing off on approved forms.
• Maintain clean work areas and return tools to designated places. Report inoperative or faulty equipment to the Maintenance Supervisor or Lead Mechanic.
• Perform repair and maintenance of aircraft using personal tools, Company-supplied tools, test equipment, and manuals.
• May be authorized to perform required inspection items and assist in Company training programs.
• Document work at the start of each repair or inspection, including full part descriptions and determining if work is a Required Inspection Item.
• Verify that installed parts are approved for the aircraft/component and are visually inspected and free of damage or contamination.
• Keep hangar workshops and assigned areas orderly.
• Adhere to the Company’s Security and Safety Management System (SMS) and related safety outputs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor through the Lead Mechanic.

Required Qualifications

• Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid state-issued Driver's License
• Ability to use respirators and other PPE including eye and hearing protection
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Passport or equivalent within 90 days of starting
• English language proficiency (read, write, speak)
• Ability to work legally in the US

Preferred

• Previous experience with CRJs

Work Environment
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Climate-controlled building. Routine use of standard office equipment.

Physical Demands
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Regular talking/listening. Largely sedentary but may require standing, walking, stairs, lifting up to 25 lbs, and manual handling.

Security Clearance
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Fingerprint-based criminal history records check required per 49 CFR .

AAP/EEO Statement
: PSA Airlines is an equal opportunity employer; qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Other Duties
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This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities, and duties may change at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.