Aircraft Maintenance Technician Lead - MSY + 10,000 Bonus!

Breeze Airways

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New Orleans, Louisiana

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PERMANENT

Updated 09/16/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

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The Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) is responsible for assigning, leading, directing, or approving work of other AMT's under his/her supervision and participates in the performance of work as required. The Lead AMT reports to a Line Maintenance Supervisor and carries out instructions as assigned in accordance with FAA regulations and Breeze policy and procedures.

Breeze is looking for great and experienced talent. Your entry pay will be based on your experience (up to $39.00 starting pay) and our established criteria.

$2.00 shift differential added when working from 9:00PM - 7:30AM

•$10,000 Cash Bonus will be awarded after a 12 month commitment to Breeze

•$5,000 after six months

$5,000 after 12 monthsHere's what you'll do

Assigns, leads, and directs the work of AMT's under his/her supervision

Ensures that all work performed and maintenance duties are in accordance with the Breeze General Maintenance Manual (GMM) and company policy and procedures

Responsible and accountable for all work performed at the local station

Communicates with Maintenance Operations Control (MOC) with aircraft status

Complete all appropriate Breeze forms on all work assigned and performed

Properly handle all parts, units, assemblies, and aircraft while in the repair process

Ensure that all documentation is kept current as to open discrepancies and completed corrective actions

Complete all associated and required documentation for all maintenance work performed or inspections conducted accurately and correctly

Submit personal OJT Task Cards on time and accurately

Maintain the work area in a safe, clean, and operative condition and ensure all tools are accounted for at completion of all assigned tasks

Properly care for and use tooling and equipment used for aircraft maintenance

Notify the Maintenance Supervisor and all other appropriate Team Members of any condition that would compromise the airworthiness of Breeze aircraft

Maintain a valid Airframe & Powerplant i(A&P) Certificate, or Repairman Certificate, and keep the certificate available for inspection by the FAA, NTSB, or Breeze Supervisor/Manager

Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by Maintenance Leadership, MOC, and/or DOM

Achieve performance measures and adhere to established standards in conjunction with Breeze Aviation Group Values of Safety, Kindness, Integrity, Ingenuity and Excellence

Here's what you need to be successfulMinimum Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age

High school diploma or equivalent educational achievement

Must hold a current, valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant License (A&P) with no history of infractions and recent experience on commercial aircraft types

5+ years of aviation maintenance experience maintaining commercial aircraft

Ability to read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals and specifications

Must have a valid driver's license

Must have a valid passport with no travel restrictions

Must have the authorization to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986

Must be flexible and willing to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime if needed

Must be willing to travel 20 of the time

Must be willing to work with other departments within the company as needed

Must pass a DOT pre-employment drug test

Must pass a TSA required fingerprint-based criminal history records check and a Breeze background check

Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language

Must be able to obtain and maintain a SIDA badge in accordance with TSA requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Understanding and working knowledge of FAA regulations including FAR part 121 operations

Experience maintaining Airbus A220 & Embraer E-Jet family aircraft

Familiar with an airline Maintenance Information System (MIS) such as TRAX

Degree in Aerospace, Aviation Maintenance or Business Degree preferred

Skills/Talents

Skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Must be fluent in English

Exemplifies Breeze's safety culture, values, and mission

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Ability to work with individuals and teams at all levels in the organization

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull items up to 50 pounds, and occasionally up to 75 pounds (with assistance as needed)

Climb ladders, work stands, and aircraft structures, and work at elevated heights

Work in confined spaces, awkward positions, and varying weather conditions on the ramp or in the hangar

Regularly stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach for extended periods

Frequent use of hands and arms to operate tools and handle components, requiring manual dexterity

Adequate vision to inspect closely and hearing to detect unusual sounds; exposure to noise and fumes

Perks of the Job

Health, Vision and Dental - Full Time

Health Savings Account with Breeze Employee Match

401K with Breeze Employee Match

Generous PTO

Travel on Breeze and other Airlines too!

Breeze Airways provides equal employment opportunities to all Team Members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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