Kalitta Air · 12 hours ago
Flight Maintenance Engineer
Ypsilanti, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelKalitta Air is an aviation company specializing in aircraft maintenance and operations. The Flight Maintenance Engineer is responsible for providing total line maintenance and technical support for assigned aircraft, ensuring compliance with maintenance checks and safety regulations.
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Responsibilities
Conduct Terminating Service maintenance checks on B747, B767 and B777 aircraft
Conduct Daily Checks on B747, B767 and B777 aircraft
Conduct ETOPS Pre-Departure Service Checks on B777 aircraft. (ETOPS authorization required)
Maintain contact with Maintenance Control regarding the aircraft's condition
Accomplish all required servicing and updates of the aircraft
Troubleshoot and repair defects of Non-Scheduled maintenance and differed maintenance items utilizing the FIM and AMM manuals. Complete all return to service paperwork
Forward copies of repair information to Maintenance Control as work completed. Send original paperwork to Aircraft Records
Maintain current inventory of the fly-away kits (FAK), including serviceable parts, UN-serviceable parts and tools. Ensure that all FAK parts and tools are secured per the KA weight and balance manual. Coordinate the return of used parts. Maintain and update Fly-away Kit Deviations Form while accomplishing Terminating Service Check. (refer to Kalitta Air B747, B767 and B777 Weight and Balance Manual for Form)
Maintain the flight and supernumerary areas as clean, safe and free of all loose items. Provide list of needed supplies to Station representative
On international flights ensure all garbage and food items are bagged for disposal per federal regulations. Accomplish bug disinfection as required
Report to line station supervisory personnel when on the ground at line maintenance station
Perform other duties as directed by supervisor or Maintenance Control
Qualification
Required
High school graduate; some college and/or technical school desirable
Ability to read, write and understand spoken and written English
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to give verbal and written direction to assigned staff
FAA Airframe & Power Plant Certificate
Individual must be organized and able to work with computers and programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook, etc
Must be eligible to work in the US
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds, to eye level
Lift 10 pounds with each arm over your head
Twist, turn with normal strength forces
Climb numerous flights of stairs
Work on ladders, lifts and in some case high elevations
Work in a squatted position
Work in all weather conditions
Company
Kalitta Air
Kalitta Air is an Air freight cargo transportation dealing in Airlines/Aviation
Founded in 1999
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Scott Morgan
DAMAGE TOLERANCE SENIOR INSPECTOR
Recent News
2025-09-19
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