Seasonal A&P Aircraft Mechanic

ABOUT SUN COUNTRY AIRLINES

We’re not your average airline.  We’re agile, resilient, and full of unique opportunity.  Here, you can grow as part of an ambitious team that safely and collectively supports each other, our travelers, and our community.  Together, we’re making travel more attainable.

With more than 40 years of Minnesota roots, we’re a unique hybrid low-cost carrier offering diverse services including scheduled flights to destinations across the U.S., Canada, Central America, and the Caribbean, as well as charter and cargo operations around the world.  At Sun Country, you’ll be part of a growing airline and an enthusiastic team focused on connecting our community with their favorite people and places.

Sun Country Airlines provides the resources and support our employees need to succeed. Besides working at a great and growing company, as a Seasonal A&P Aircraft Mechanic you’ll enjoy these benefits and more:

• Starting day one free standby and discounted travel privileges for employees, family, & friends
• 401(k) 
• Paid Sick Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program including counseling for employees and their family

JOB SUMMARY

Sun Country is hiring a Seasonal A&P Mechanic! Our Seasonal employees will be in active status and work variable hours during Sun Country peak business seasons. Candidates must have availability to work variable hours. Sun Country will provide advance notice when seasonal needs change and seasonal needs will be ending.

The primary responsibility of the Seasonal Aircraft Mechanic is to ensure the ongoing airworthiness of the Sun Country Airlines’ fleet of aircraft.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Troubleshoot and repair aircraft to Sun Country Airlines standards.
• Correctly complete paperwork for maintenance performed on aircraft.
• Enter all log items, NRTCs, and task cards into TRAX.
• Identify and report problems that could impact daily maintenance operations.
• Communicate with Maintenance Station Supervisor during all maintenance procedures.
• Maintain an up-to-date OJT file.
• Assist with training of newly hired individuals, as necessary.
• Accomplish housekeeping of maintenance facilities, as required.
• Move and park aircraft as operations warrant.
• Move and position ground equipment as needed for the maintenance operation.
• Conduct all tasks in a safe and efficient manner complying with all local, state, and federal safety and health regulatory requirements, programmatic standards, and with any internal policies and procedures identified by Sun Country Airlines.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY 

None

CLASSIFICATION: Seasonal
WORKING LOCATION: This position is open in Fort Myers, FL  

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• A&P license required
• Must be highly motivated and a self-starter
• Excellent communication, organizational, problem solving skills
• Work effectively with minimal supervision under stressful situations
• Excellent communication, organizational, problem solving skills

PREFERRED SKILLS

• 2 years line maintenance
• 2 years 737NG jet experience
• 737NG Familiarization Class
• 2 years’ experience in aircraft structural repair
• Valid US Passport

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in the maintenance hangar and ramp area. This role is routinely exposed to all weather elements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking. Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing. Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching. Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 75 pounds. Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

Must have valid driver’s license

Must be able to obtain an MSP SIDA badge and Customs Seal.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy of Sun Country Airlines to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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