Aviation Maintenance Technician
About us One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world.
For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate.
We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.
What you'll do The primary function of the Maintenance Technician is to support Viasat’s customers at Denver while performing maintenance, repair, troubleshooting and return to service of the Viasat Broadband System onboard customer aircraft.
This role will assure that all work performed is accomplished in accordance with all company, airline manuals. The skill and knowledge level for this position must be commercial aircraft systems, specifically electrical and avionics equipment troubleshooting and testing.
Expect to work on assignments that are complex in nature and require considerable judgment, initiative and technical knowledge to resolve problems and / or develop recommended solutions.
The day-to-day What’s the day-to-day like for this candidate? Work collectively with Viasat’s Customer Support Center (CSC) and Planning.
Ensure that all the required maintenance and preventative maintenance is being performed in accordance with all company, airline and FAA regulations.
Assist in diagnostics checks on Viasat system installed onboard customer aircraft. Provide training of the Viasat system to maintenance vendors and airline personnel.
Ensures all tooling and equipment required to maintain the Viasat system is available and up to date. Assist Line Maintenance Manager in the development of improved maintenance and preventative maintenance of the Viasat system.
Mentors others to ensure they achieve a thorough working knowledge of Viasat systems. Provide feedback to vendors and airline partners regarding Viasat systems and provide solutions needed for areas for Continuous Improvement.
May on occasion be sent on field maintenance calls Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance What you'll need Strong customer service experience assisting customers with the planning and executing of aircraft line maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs.
Experience with documenting maintenance work with an emphasis on accuracy. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex technical material to a variety of audiences.
Experience with creating strong relationships and collaborating with internal and external customers Strong track record of meeting deadlines and exceeding customer expectations.
Fluent in English Must be located in Houston, TX Airframe Certification Ability to travel up to 25% This is an FAA safety sensitive position.
Participation in our Drug-Alcohol program is required. What will help you on the job General FAA regulations knowledge and log book sign off Associates degree in related field preferred FAA safety sensitive This is an FAA safety sensitive position, which requires participation in our Drug-Alcohol program, including pre-employment testing and random testing.
It is an essential function of the position that the employee meets the safety requirements of the FAA. Salary range $32.
62 - $51.59 / hourly At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience.
Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.
Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at careers.
viasat.com / LifeAtViasat / Benefits. EEO statement Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic.
If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.
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Aviation Maintenance Technician
About us One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world.
For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate.
We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.
What you'll do The primary function of the Maintenance Technician is to support Viasat’s customers at Denver while performing maintenance, repair, troubleshooting and return to service of the Viasat Broadband System onboard customer aircraft.
This role will assure that all work performed is accomplished in accordance with all company, airline manuals. The skill and knowledge level for this position must be commercial aircraft systems, specifically electrical and avionics equipment troubleshooting and testing.
Expect to work on assignments that are complex in nature and require considerable judgment, initiative and technical knowledge to resolve problems and / or develop recommended solutions.
The day-to-day What’s the day-to-day like for this candidate? Work collectively with Viasat’s Customer Support Center (CSC) and Planning.
Ensure that all the required maintenance and preventative maintenance is being performed in accordance with all company, airline and FAA regulations.
Assist in diagnostics checks on Viasat system installed onboard customer aircraft. Provide training of the Viasat system to maintenance vendors and airline personnel.
Ensures all tooling and equipment required to maintain the Viasat system is available and up to date. Assist Line Maintenance Manager in the development of improved maintenance and preventative maintenance of the Viasat system.
Mentors others to ensure they achieve a thorough working knowledge of Viasat systems. Provide feedback to vendors and airline partners regarding Viasat systems and provide solutions needed for areas for Continuous Improvement.
May on occasion be sent on field maintenance calls Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance What you'll need Strong customer service experience assisting customers with the planning and executing of aircraft line maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs.
Experience with documenting maintenance work with an emphasis on accuracy. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex technical material to a variety of audiences.
Experience with creating strong relationships and collaborating with internal and external customers Strong track record of meeting deadlines and exceeding customer expectations.
Fluent in English Must be located in Houston, TX Airframe Certification Ability to travel up to 25% This is an FAA safety sensitive position.
Participation in our Drug-Alcohol program is required. What will help you on the job General FAA regulations knowledge and log book sign off Associates degree in related field preferred FAA safety sensitive This is an FAA safety sensitive position, which requires participation in our Drug-Alcohol program, including pre-employment testing and random testing.
It is an essential function of the position that the employee meets the safety requirements of the FAA. Salary range $32.
62 - $51.59 / hourly At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience.
Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.
Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at careers.
viasat.com / LifeAtViasat / Benefits. EEO statement Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic.
If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.
Project Architect - Aviation
We are currently seeking a Project Architect with experience working on Aviation projects, including terminals and concourses, to join our team in Texas.
Candidate can live in Dallas, Houston or Austin. As a Project Architect, you, in partnership with the Project Manager and Project Designer, are accountable for project financial performance and team communication.
You are also responsible for the issuance and content of deliverables, technical content of HOK documents and coordination of disciplines including consultants and for the supervision of all staff producing documents.
You will also have primary responsibility for the implementation of Construction Phase Services in collaboration with the Project Manager and be responsible for securing QA reviews and the implementation of comments.
You must be a licensed architect as you will have to sign / seal drawings.
Leadership
- Responsible for ensuring the overall design intent of the project established by the Project Designer is incorporated into the detailed documentation.
- Monitors the design process from conceptual phase through construction administration, ensuring the design idea is consistent and properly executed.
- Responsible for technical resolution and coordination for a defined portion of a project.
- Works with Specification Writer to develop specifications and is responsible for coordination of drawings and specifications.
- Checks completed reports, plans, estimates and calculations for accuracy.
- Sets the overall strategy for producing the documents and identifies the sheets planned for each stage of the work. This includes defining how data will be organized into files and which elements will be incorporated in a Building Information Model (BIM).
- Sets up project team software parameters and manages standards.
- Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the Project Leadership Team.
- Responsible for communication with other disciplines, vendors, and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements and provides support as necessary.
- Ensures that construction detail documentation conforms to quality assurance, quality control and best practice standards.
- Supervises preparation of technical drawings by other less senior level architects or technicians.
- Performs as team leader on certain projects.
- Mentors and directs the work of less experienced staff, participates in professional development reviews and Lessons Learned sessions.
- Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
- Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.
Client Interface
- Works on developing a positive relationship of trust with client Leadership.
- Regularly communicates with client representative to verify design requirements and specifications, progress reviews and delivery of final presentation.
Teamwork
- Receives project direction from the Principal in Charge and Technical direction from the RBU Technical Principal.
- Coordinates use and tracks shared electronic documentation and files with project team, clients and consultants.
- Assists in planning and conducting work making minor adaptations and modifications to complete working drawing set(s).
- Meets with municipal building department and other governing agency officials to coordinate approvals or variances.
- Writes reports and memos to consultants and vendors to issue changes and track resolutions.
- Provides technical support and project communications to team as required.
- Attends on-site visits, field reviews and project meetings. Prepares and coordinates the review of contractor’s schedules, submission of shop drawings and samples.
- Assists the Specification Writer in product research, consulting with manufacturers, evaluating and selecting project related materials.
- Involved with specification set-up and drawing coordination, research and appropriate use of HOK Standards.
- Provides support to all team members for specific market, discipline, or other areas of expertise.
- Participates in team meetings to help resolve project issues, coordination with other disciplines, schedule adherence, technical issues.
- Participates in review of project costs and budgets, adherence to schedule.
- Prepares meeting minutes of consultant coordination meetings.
- May prepare 2D and 3D presentation / design drawings and builds models for client / project team review.
- Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
Business Development
May participate in business development meetings with team leaders to target specified project, client or market opportunities.
Required Skills
- Advanced knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, material application, and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness.
- Advanced knowledge of architectural building systems.
- Advanced knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines.
- Advanced knowledge of QA / QC process.
- Advanced knowledge of building codes and ability to research and apply / incorporate into technical documents.
- Advanced knowledge of Construction Administration Process.
- Proficiency in Revit required.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
- Proficiency in 3D Modeling software such as Sketchup, Rhino and Grasshopper preferred.
- Proficiency in Affinity software suite preferred.
- Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work in team environment.
- Ability to effectively meet deadlines.
- Ability to lead teams and work effectively with other project leaders.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent in education or experience required. Master’s degree preferred.
- Terminal and concourse design and management experience required (HUB airport experience preferred).
- Licensed Architect with current registration in your region required.
- NCARB registration preferred.
- LEED credential required within 6 months of employment.
Other
- Travel may be required.
- Overtime may be required.
- The job duties and requirements that this document describes may be altered or supplemented at any time at the sole discretion of HOK.
- HOK is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits plan to meet their current and future needs. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage;
401(K) savings plans; disability, life and accident insurance; paid time off (PTO); and parental leave. In addition, HOK employees enjoy a flexible work schedule with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.
HOK is a drug-free workplace. HOK is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.
Aircraft Painter - Corporate Aviation
Job Description
Job Title : Aircraft Painter
Location : Houston, TX
Schedule : 1st Shift
Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of
Your work ties us all together, helping our teams function and operate. Experience opportunities to learn and be a part of an organization that has your back.
And with competitive compensation and total rewards, you’ll also enjoy our great perks.
Work with the latest technologies and techniques in the aviation industry to source materials, manage inventory, and coordinate logistics.
You’ll ensure we have what we need to service our customers.
As a Aircraft Painter - Corporate Aviation you will,
Responsibilities :
Applies aerodynamic sealer, and masks the aircraft using tapes and paper products (to protect windows, seals, struts, cables, etc.
in preparation for the paint process.
- Mixes, blends and thins paint products, per the manufacturers’ maintenance manual specifications.
- Applies paint to the aircraft interior and exterior surfaces. (Paints include : urethanes, acrylic urethanes, enamels, lacquers and epoxy paints.)
- Interprets specifications, color sketches, and instructions and plans sequences, and times the paint operation. This includes mixing ratios, surface preparation, papering and masking, drying time, number of coats, etc.)
- Maintains painting supplies and equipment, including spray guns, air hoses, pumps, paper, and tape.
- Documents all work accomplished (a.k.a. sign-off) in a clear, concise and accurate manner.
- Responsible for knowing, understanding, following, promoting and continuously improving company policies and procedures.
- Works fair share of overtime and travels to customer locations or other Standard Aero facilities as required.
- Observes all safety, environmental and general housekeeping rules and policies.
- May perform other duties as required by the department
- Is able to minimize rework through proficiency in paint preparation and application.
Requirements :
- Must be authorized to work in the US.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum two years related experience.
Preferred :
- Knowledge of all types of paints and thinners.
- Physical Requirements;
- Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds, walk, bend, stretch, and climb ladders.
- Must have the ability to manipulate equipment of all sizes, tools, computer keyboards, and telephones.
- Must be able to see to disassemble and visually inspect.
- Must have excellent hand-to-eye coordination.
- Must be able to be respirator qualified.
Benefits that make life better :
- Comprehensive Healthcare
- 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
- Paid Time Off starting on day one
- Bonus opportunities
- Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Learning & Training opportunities
Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911
With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field.
Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide.
With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.
Inclusivity Is Our Standard
StandardAero offers equal employment opportunities for all. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind.
We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.
Aviation Operations Manager
Enlist as a soldier into the United States Army and become an Aviation Operations Specialist who schedules and dispatches tactical aircraft missions and performs associated operational administrative duties.
This is not a civilian contractor position. No experience necessary. Position is entry-level.
JOB DUTIES :
- Schedule and dispatch tactical aircraft missions and making one of the largest fleets of aircraft in the world run safely and efficiently.
- Coordinate flight plans, maintain flight logs, and alert crash crews of emergencies.
PAID TRAINING :
- 10 weeks of Basic Training.
- 8 weeks of Technical School with on-the-job instructions.
BENEFITS :
- 30 days paid vacation annually.
- Full Healthcare coverage for you and your family.
- Educational benefits worth over $72,000.
- Obtain Industry-standard recognized certifications.
ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :
- No felonies. (Defer Adjudication included).
- Current High School Senior, High school graduate, or GED equivalent.
- Permanent resident or US citizen or green card holder.
- Meet physical standards based on gender and age.
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Aviation Maintenance Technician -00027480
Description
Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE : OXY) is an international oil and gas exploration and production company, and its OxyChem subsidiary is a major North American chemical manufacturer.
We are one of the largest oil and gas companies, based on equity market capitalization, with more than 40,000 employees and contractors worldwide.
Our greatest asset has been and will continue to be our people. We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Aviation Maintenance Technician within our Aviation Maintenance department based in Houston, Texas .
The primary responsibility of the Aircraft Maintenance Technician is to ensure that timely and appropriate maintenance is provided for all company aircraft, to ensure safe operations and compliance with all regulatory and company requirements.
This includes all manufacturer-mandated repairs, as well as calendar and hourly maintenance requirements. Responsibilities also include that of flight technician duties on domestic and international flights for safety and passenger comfort.
Ability to keep aircraft and work areas at the highest standards. All duties are to be performed in accordance with regulatory and Occidental policies, practices, and procedures.
- Promotes the Occidental safety culture while providing the highest level of customer service.
- Conducts duties in compliance with all pertinent Federal Aviation Regulations, Certificate of Airworthiness requirements, Company policies and procedures, and standard operating procedures.
- Perform aircraft inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, servicing, and fueling / defueling of company aircraft in accordance with all regulatory, manufacturer, and Occidental requirements.
- Perform quality assurance duties as part of the company RII program.
- Ensure that all discrepancies are properly documented, repaired or deferred per the MEL and that the aircraft is in airworthy condition prior to each flight.
- Ensure that all mandatory service bulletins and airworthy directives are in compliance.
- Maintains CMP, the computerized maintenance tracking software program
- Act as an Occidental representative during service center maintenance events.
- Ship, receive and inspect aircraft parts.
- Perform launch and recovery actions for all company aircraft to include baggage loading in accordance with regulatory and Occidental requirements.
- Assist in maintaining facilities, aircraft support equipment and fueling service equipment.
- Perform flight technician duties on domestic and international flights with no restrictions.
- Maintains a high level of knowledge of the assigned type of aircraft, regulations, and standard operating procedures.
- Participates in department projects and ancillary duties assigned by the Maintenance Manager.
- Is discreet with sensitive or confidential company information.
- Participates in department projects and ancillary duties assigned by the Manager of Maintenance.
- Actively participate in the flight department’s Safety Management System.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant license
- Valid automobile driver’s license
- Valid passport with no restrictions
- Three years of aviation maintenance experience maintaining turbo jet aircraft
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, in addition to CAMP / CMP maintenance tracking programs.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Ability to complete complex tasks with minimal supervision.
Occidental does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role
Occidental is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.