Atlas Air · 3 months ago
Traveling Aircraft Mechanic
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$96K/yr - $129K/yr
10+ years expAtlas Air is seeking an experienced and motivated Traveling (Ride On) Aircraft Mechanic to travel globally with assigned Boeing 747, 767, or 777 aircraft. The role involves providing on-site technical oversight and hands-on support for line maintenance and AOG recovery while supervising third-party vendor maintenance teams.
Transportation
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Travel with assigned Boeing 747, 767, or 777 aircraft to global destinations in a 20-on / 10-off day schedule rotation
Provide on-site aircraft maintenance support, troubleshooting, and repairs in remote or international locations
Supervise and coordinate third-party technical personnel and line maintenance vendors to ensure quality and compliance with all regulatory and company standards
Serve as the primary technical liaison between flight crews, dispatch, engineering, and local maintenance providers
Coordinates maintenance requirements with MCC, Workload Planning, Materials, Quality Control, and A/C Planning Departments
Conduct technical inspections and ensure maintenance tasks are properly documented and executed
Support AOG recovery operations with minimal lead time
Improve efficiency and reliability by identifying recurring problems and recommending changes in procedures
Maintain current knowledge of all relevant regulations (FAA, EASA, etc.) and company procedures
Ensure timely and effective communication with Maintenance Control and other stakeholders
Represent the company in a professional manner at all times while traveling and working with international partners
Performs self-audits of station(s) / geographic area as needed
Performs additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in aviation maintenance, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field preferred
Minimum of 10 years' experience working on Boeing 747, 767, or 777 or comparable widebody aircraft
Valid FAA A&P Certificate
Must pass a background check including a government required fingerprint-based criminal history records check
Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge
Must hold a valid passport and meet requirements for international work and travel
Extensive travel both domestically and internationally is required
Ability to work variable hours including holidays and weekends on a 20 days on / 10 days off rotation
Strong technical troubleshooting and inspection skills, with a hands-on approach
Proven leadership experience in supervising maintenance teams and third-party vendors
Extensive international travel experience, with the ability to mobilize on short notice
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work independently in high-pressure environments and remote locations
Company
Atlas Air
Atlas Air Worldwide is a leading global provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services. It is the parent company of Atlas Air, Inc.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$253.1MKey Investors
Greenlight Capital
2022-08-04Acquired
2020-08-04Post Ipo Equity
2017-05-16Post Ipo Debt· $253.1M
Leadership Team
Joel Goldberg
Chief Information Officer
Richard Broekman
Chief Commercial Officer & Head of Sustainability
Recent News
2025-12-16
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings
2025-09-25
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