Contour Airlines is a long-established aviation services company with diverse capabilities. At Contour Airlines, our core values are at the heart of everything that we do and every decision we make. Constant throughout all of our lines of business is a commitment to integrity and safety. Our team members consistently display an attitude of excellence and the ability to think like a customer. We recognize that there is strength in unity and work together as a team to accomplish our ambitious goals.
As a full-time employee of Contour Airlines:
- You are eligible for health, vision, and dental coverage as well as short-term/long-term disability and voluntary life insurance policies. If selected, these are effective on the first day of the month following your date of hire. Our current benefit enrollment guide will be provided during the onboarding process if you are selected for employment.
- You are eligible to participate in our 401(k) savings plan, which would also be effective the first day of the month following your date of hire. The Company match is up to 6%. Your eligibility to participate in this benefit will be in accordance with the normal practices and guidelines of the Company. Our current 401K enrollment guide will be provided during the onboarding process if you are selected for employment.
- You are eligible to receive paid sick leave. You can accrue up to 56 hours per year which will roll over each year until your sick bank reaches 480 hours.
- You are eligible to receive vested vacation hours. These hours are available to you on January 1st following your date of hire.
- You are eligible for non-revenue/space available (NRSA) travel privileges after completing six active months of service.
- You are eligible for a variety of leaves of absence including medical leave, non-medical leave for the care of a family member, maternity leave, paternity leave, personal leave, etc. Specific information regarding Contour Airlines’ leave of absence policy is outlined in our Employee Handbook which will be provided to you during the onboarding process should you be selected for employment.
Additional information:
- The starting annual salary for this position is between $70,000.00 and $80,000.00 depending on your prior work experience. Each year and based on your job performance, you are eligible to receive an increase of 2.50% or more.
- When you work on a Contour Airlines observed holiday, you are eligible to receive holiday pay which is paid at 2 times your hourly rate. Specific information regarding Contour Airlines’ observed holiday policy is outlined in our Employee Handbook which will be provided to you during the onboarding process should you be selected for employment.
Contour Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, creed, sex, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status, pregnancy, pre-disposing genetic characteristics, veteran status, military status, disability, gender identity or expression, familial status, criminal history, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other protected status.
Contour Airlines understands that some applicants may need reasonable accommodations. Please contact the Human Resources Department at [email protected] to discuss any specific needs that you may have.
Contour Airlines’ rapid growth has created exciting employment opportunities. We invite you to become part of the family.
Summary of Essential Duties:
- Read and utilize blueprints, maintenance manuals, ATA codes, illustrated parts catalogs, service bulletins and other maintenance documents to troubleshoot and complete work assignments.
- Updating maintenance and repair logs
- Running diagnostic tests
- Perform routine maintenance operations or repair of the aircraft including aircraft engines, power plant and /or aircraft components according to all specifications.
- Perform hourly, daily, and monthly inspections and examinations of aircraft components, including de-icing, hydraulic systems and landing gear, for leaks, cracks, burned areas, foreign object damage, warping, distortions, missing segments, wear, breaks, or other issues.
- Perform inspections during assembly of part and after repair or installation of component.
- Documenting maintenance procedures to include component damage, component origin, and condition of component, components, or equipment.
- Practice safety conscious behaviors in all operational process and procedures.
- Performance of daily scheduled and non-scheduled inspections, maintenance, repair, and alterations of aircraft.
- Troubleshoot defective aircraft systems and components in an effective manner.
- Use gauges and diagnostic tests to detect malfunctions.
- Use power and hand tools (e.g., cranes, grinders, wrenches, etc.)
- Complete all tasks in the allotted time frame and to the quality standards of our company, our customers, and the FAA.
- Promote safety within the workplace by monitoring others and yourself to guarantee all tasks are performed within the safety manual guidelines and communicate with other mechanics and supervisors to coordinate repairs and keep apprised of safety concerns.
- Other duties as assigned by leadership.
Work Environment:
- Airport ramp/warehouse environment, subject to varied weather conditions including hot or cold weather.
- Exposed to noise and vibrations when testing engines on a weekly basis.
Physical Requirements:
- Frequent stooping, bending, kneeling.
- Standing on feet for extended periods of time
- Handle objects up to 70 pounds regularly, up to 100+ pounds occasionally, with assistance from co-workers or tools.
- Able to use stairs, scaffolding, and/or ladders of varying heights without assistance.
- Occasionally exposed to cramped workspaces that require getting into awkward positions.
- Able to work varying schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays. Shifts could be scheduled from 8 to 10 hours or more.
- Regularly wear protective gear, such as gloves or earmuffs.
