Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic - CVG

Job Type
Full-time

Description

Kalitta Charters II specializes in scheduled and on-demand narrow-body freighter operations. In 2003, aviator and NHRA World Champion, Doug Kalitta, set out to provide a safe and reliable solution to a complex logistics problem. This problem entailed moving freight across the Americas for our customers… overnight!

Job Summary:

Put your skills to work where they matter most. As an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic, you will keep large, fixed-wing aircraft safe, airworthy, and ready to fly by performing inspections, servicing, troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance in accordance with the applicable aircraft maintenance manuals, FAA regulations, company policies and procedures, and the Repair Station Manual. Join a team that values precision, integrity, and professional growth. Candidates must hold a valid FAA Mechanic Certificate with an Airframe and/or Powerplant rating; both ratings are preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

- Perform preflight and post-flight checks
- Inspect, troubleshoot, adjust, and repair aircraft and/or engines as assigned
- Identify and correct aircraft discrepancies
- Ensure completed work is inspected by appropriate inspection personnel
- Accurately complete all required maintenance documentation
- Report failures or deficiencies immediately
- Safely use tools and equipment in hangar, shop, and ramp environments
- Complete assigned tasks outdoors, including in inclement weather, when required
- Use basic computer skills to complete and document tasks
- Work productively independently or as part of an assigned crew
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
- Complete all required training as assigned
- Uphold high standards of quality, safety, and integrity in all work performed

Compensation & Benefits:

- Competitive pay on an established pay scale, with annual increases based on performance
- Overtime compensation in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act and Kentucky wage and hour law
- Company-provided required training to support your continued professional development

Benefits:

Employer Provided:

- Short Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Basic Life Insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Travel Assistance Program
- Fidelity 401K with match

Additional Elective:

- BCBS – Medical 1000 PPO and 500 PPO options, Dental PPO, Prescription, Teladoc
- EyeMed - Vision
- Flexible Spending Account – Medical and Dependent Care
- Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Child
- Accident and Critical Illness Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Child
- Hospital Indemnity for Employee, Spouse, and Child
- Met Law Coverage
- Nationwide Voluntary Pet Insurance

Requirements

Education & Certifications:

- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid FAA Mechanic Certificate with an Airframe and/or Powerplant rating (both preferred)
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office

Experience & Professional Skills:

- Diversified maintenance experience on large, fixed-wing aircraft
- Two years of experience working on B-737 aircraft preferred

Work Environment & Professional Skills:

- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English, as required for FAA mechanic certification (14 CFR § 65.71)
- Motivated, resourceful, and organized, with the ability to work independently and follow direction
- Reliable, punctual, and adaptable to changing operational needs
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain confidentiality
- Ethical and trustworthy when handling sensitive information
- Service-oriented, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and resolve problems professionally
- Effective communicator who works well in a team-focused environment
- Respectful of colleagues and customers from diverse backgrounds and cultures
- Ability to build positive working relationships with coworkers, inspectors, and other departments

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities.

- Regularly stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate tools, a computer, and a telephone
- Lift and carry moderate to heavy items, up to 70 lbs.
- Climb and use ladders, work stands, platforms, and lift equipment
- Work in confined spaces
- Work outdoors and in varying weather conditions when required

Location Requirements:

Position is based at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) in Erlanger, KY

This is a on-site position; remote work is not available

Shift Requirements:

- Full-time position
- Two shifts are available: Monday through Thursday: 10:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.
- Friday through Sunday: 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

- Overtime and weekend work may be required based on operational needs
- Periodic travel away from base may be requested

Other Requirements:

- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Must successfully complete a DOT/FAA pre-employment drug test and participate in random drug and alcohol testing, as required for safety-sensitive positions under 49 CFR Part 40 and 14 CFR Part 120
- Must successfully complete a DOT/FAA-compliant background check