Aircraft Accessory Technician

We hope you join our team! Kalitta Charters is a family owned and operated business. We owe our success to the great work done by the members of our team - and we expect them to continue to keep building towards our future successes, too. Here you aren’t just an employee, you are part of our team. The Kalitta family has been an industry leader for decades which is why you can expect the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and service.

Primary Responsibility:

The accessory shop is responsible for the repair and overhaul of items/accessories for company and customer owned aircraft.

The duties and responsibilities consist of and include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Disassembly and assembly of various aircraft parts
• Inspection of aircraft parts
• Testing
• Sand blasting and Cleaning
• Painting Perform other such duties as assigned by supervisor

Education Requirements:

• Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED

Required Qualifications, Certificates, Licenses & Documents:

• A valid unrestricted driver’s license
• Must have a A&P License

Work Environment & Culture Skills:

• Candidate must pass DOT/FAA pre-employment drug screen and a DOT/FAA compliant background check
• Candidate should be motivated, resourceful, energetic, organized, and able to manage and be managed
• Candidate must be reliable, punctual and flexible
• Candidate must be able to multi-task, respect and maintain confidentiality
• Candidate must be ethical, trustworthy with sensitive information
• Candidate must be service oriented and able to work at a fast pace and handle stress and problematic issues well with a good attitude
• Candidate must be able to communicate effectively and work within a team-focused environment
• Candidate must be respectful of diverse populations and cultures
• Candidate must have an outgoing personality with expertise at developing relationships

Location Requirements:

• Operation based in Ypsilanti, MI at Willow Run Airport (YIP)
• There is no ability to work from home
• There will be no relocation package for this position

Other Requirements:

• Must be available full-time and work overtime when required
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Benefits:

1. Employer Provided:
   1. Short Term Disability
   2. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
   3. Basic Life Insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
   4. Travel Assistance Program
   5. Fidelity 401K with match starting at 1.25
2. Employee Elective:
   1. BCBS – Medical 200 PPO and 500 PPO options, Dental PPO, Prescription, Teladoc
   2. EyeMed - Vision
   3. Flexible Spending Account – Medical and Dependent Care
   4. Long Term Disability
   5. Unum Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Child
   6. Unum Accident and Critical Illness Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Child
   7. Unum Hospital Indemnity for Employee, Spouse, and Child
   8. Met Law Coverage
   9. Nationwide Voluntary Pet Insurance