Aviation Maintenance Tech

The Company: Aflac Incorporated

The Location:

GA, US

The Division: U.S. Strategy

Job Id: 6757

Salary Range: $57,000 - $145,000

Job Posting End Date: 9/15/24

We’ve Got You Under Our Wing

We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. We do it all…The Aflac Way.

Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortune’s 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.com.

Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, there’s a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac.

Worker Designation – This role is anonsiterole. You will be required to work at the Aflac Aircraft Hanger in Columbus,GA during your set working schedule.

What does it take to be successful at Aflac?

• Acting with Integrity

• Communicating Effectively

• Pursuing Self-Development

• Serving Customers

• Supporting Change

• Supporting Organizational Goals

• Working with Diverse Populations

  What does it take to be successful in this role?

• Knowledge of practices in accordance with current industry standards, methods, materials, tools, and equipment.

• Knowledge of the principles of aircraft systems operations.

• Knowledge of the testing and diagnostic equipment used to troubleshoot and repair aircraft.

• Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex aircraft system problems.

• Knowledge of and experience with Aflac-operated aircraft.

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills to effectively interact with Aflac’s senior management, and internal/external business contacts, and ability to exhibit and maintain professionalism in accordance with corporate standards.

  Education & Experience Required

• Currently FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate

• Valid drivers license

• Valid Passport

• Six or more years total aviation experience. In the past two years will have actively performed; Aircraft inspecting, repairing, servicing, and the capacity of returning/approving an aircraft to return to service as a certified A&P Technician.

  Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  Education & Experience Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Maintenance, Aviation Maintenance Science, Aviation Technical Management, Aviation Business Administration, or other Aviation or Management related program.

• Experience working on Gulfstream G280’s, or other models of Mid-Sized, Super-Mid-Sized or Large-Cabin business aircraft.

• Previously attended Gulfstream, Collins and/or Honeywell Engine training classes.

• Experience in a senior or lead role

• Current FAA Inspection Authorization

  Travel

• Less than or equal to 25%

  Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform regular safety inspections on company aircraft.

• Perform troubleshooting and repair as required on company aircraft.

• Perform maintenance on our company aircraft on the road with short notice.

• Perform the position of Flight Technician as required for our company.

• Perform upkeep of facility mechanicals, liaison for support services and special projects.

• Perform aircraft fueling and movement.

• Perform cleaning and servicing of aircraft.

• Assisting with arriving and dispatching departing aircraft.

• Monitoring and maintaining the fuel farm and fuel inventories.

• Scheduling and interfacing with hangar facilities contractors.

• Perform routine hangar inspections.

• Order and assist in maintaining aircraft spare parts inventory.

• Conduct a periodic inventory and replacing outdated materials.

• Maintain consumable maintenance stock.

• Research, recommend and provide support for facility improvements.

• Conduct scheduled hangar inspections for security, OSHA, and safety issues.

• Assist with maintaining department recycling program.

• Interface with the Aflac Security Department and vendors with confirming and ensuring hangar security.

• Perform processing of items for shipping, receiving, and storage.

• Assist and Monitor vendors with hangar facility roof access.

• Assist with seasonal hangar equipment and hangar storm preparedness.

• Research for new initiatives particularly focused on enhancing safety, operational capability, and cost control.

• Lifting, carrying, or using heavyweight materials (up to 75 lbs.)

• Other responsibilities may be assigned.

  Total Rewards

  This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Aflac at the time of the posting. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate. The salary range for this position is $57,000 - $145,000.

  In addition to the base salary, we offer an array of benefits to meet your needs including medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription drug coverage, health care flexible spending, dependent care flexible spending, Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee), 401(k) plans, annual bonuses, and an opportunity to purchase company stock. On an annual basis, you’ll also be offered 11 paid holidays, up to 20 days PTO to be used for any reason, and, if eligible, state mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1 hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked) and other leaves of absence, if eligible, when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Aflac complies with all applicable leave laws, including, but not limited to sick and safe leave, and adoption and parental leave, in all states and localities.