Fly The Whale, a US Part 135 Scheduled Air Carrier has an exciting FT Lead Mechanic position available onsite in St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands.  We offer up to 40 flights daily between St. Croix & St. Thomas and St. Croix & San Juan with a fleet of C208EX and B model Caravans.  The position is FT on the beautiful island of St. Croix.  The Fly The Whale Team is serious about safety, reliability, great customer service, and teamwork, both inside and outside the Company - yet we have a great time doing it.  If being part of a family team, competitive pay and benefits, and living in paradise sounds great to you - we warmly welcome your interest and look forward to connecting - Thank You from All of us at Fly The Whale.

Required

• Airframe and/or Power Plant license

Experience Desired:

• C208 and PT6 experience
• PC-12 experience also a plus
• Strong paperwork and records skills
• Prior leadership or management experience a plus
• Ability to work in a team environment and take direction

Job Description

• Full-Time Position located in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands
• The Aircraft Maintenance Technician repairs, troubleshoots, inspects and performs maintenance on Customer aircraft.
• Performs and documents all work performed per appropriate manuals and regulations as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under minimal supervision, performs inspections, maintenance, and repairs of moderate to advanced complexity on aircraft systems and structures.
• Communicate as required to receive and understand work assignments Perform complex aircraft inspections, repairs, and modifications with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate with other departments as needed to ensure compliance with internal and FAA inspection and documentation requirements.
• Properly complete work order sign-offs and other paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure that all work accomplished meets quality standards and specifications.

Benefit Highlights

Medical, dental and vision benefits are available to all full-time employees (30+ hours weekly) at time of enrollment (no probationary period).

Benefit offerings thru Resourcing Edge-PEO (Professional Employer Organization)

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Disability (Employee paid)
• Accident Expense
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness
• Health Care FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• HSA
• Member Deals
• LifeLock
• Pet Benefits
• Health Advocate
• InsourceRX

Please no phone calls.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fly The Whale provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. In addition to federal law requirements, Fly The Whale complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour based upon experience

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance