Aircraft Support Technician

Job Summary

The primary responsibilities of the Aircraft Support Technician will be to assist the Maintenance Operation by positioning aircraft to/from the gates/hangar/parking ramps. Movement of ground support equipment and checking for arriving and departing aircraft at the MSP hangar facility. The technician will also be responsible for the operation and fueling of powered ground support equipment as well as working in the tooling distribution and ACC tower for communication of aircraft moves.

The Aircraft Support Technician enjoys these benefits and more:

• Comprehensive benefit package including dental and vision
• PPO and high deductible health plans
• Health savings account and Flexible Spending Account
• Starting day one free standby and discounted travel privileges for employees, family, & friends
• 401(k) match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program including counseling for employees and their family
• Fitness incentive and Stop Smoking Support
  
  

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the safe and timely movement of aircraft
• Work the ACC tower; operating the radio to communicate movement of aircraft
• May work the tooling distribution program; manage the receiving and distribution of tools, sending tools for calibration, and creating tool kits
• Obtain and maintain MAC area movement license
• Assist maintenance with heat carts, ground power units, and stairs when parking and departing aircraft on hangar ramp
• Assist maintenance with aircraft parking and movement in and out of hangar
• Responsible for fueling ground equipment
• Responsible for washing aircraft
• Assist in stocking applicable supplies
• 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
• Assist aircraft technicians with maintenance tasks
• Other duties as assigned by MSP Maintenance Crew Chiefs
  
  

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 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
• Work effectively with minimal supervision
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Aircraft ground support experience
• Familiarity with aircraft tooling
• Experience distribution of aircraft tooling
• Aircraft experience civilian or military
• VHF radio communication experience
  
  

Sun County Airlines respects and values every employee’s contribution to our business. We believe that an important part of our strength comes from our people and their array of perspectives.

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.