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Overview

Endeavor Air, a subsidiary of Delta Air Lines, operates regional jets and is committed to fostering a diverse and safe workplace. The Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) is responsible for maintaining and repairing aircraft to ensure safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Perform maintenance and preventive maintenance of aircraft, components, and equipment.
  • Determine airworthiness of aircraft and components according to established procedures and Federal Aviation Regulations.
  • Service and inspect aircraft, components, and related equipment.
  • Perform aircraft jacking, lifting, towing, and manual movement.
  • Operate and inspect powered and non-powered ground equipment.
  • Perform structural repair and identify areas for prevention and repair.
  • Complete aircraft maintenance forms and enter data into the Maintenance Data System accurately.
  • Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
  • Demonstrate behavior in accordance with Endeavor Air Code of Conduct.
  • Communicate effectively and respectfully with employees and peers.
  • Make clear and concise decisions in a timely manner.
  • Complete assignments reliably and meet deadlines.
  • Act ethically in all work activities and adhere to core values.
  • Work harmoniously with peers, subordinates, supervisors, and the public.
  • Demonstrate technical and professional skills in all responsibilities.
  • Complete tasks effectively and safely in a timely manner.
  • Prioritize safety and lead by example.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
  • Must hold a valid Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) Mechanics license.
  • Professional work experience in aviation maintenance field preferred.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
  • Strong work ethic, reliable, self-motivated with a positive attitude, and customer service oriented.
  • Ability to travel internationally and hold a passport within 3 months of hire.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license and be insurable under company insurance coverage.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Work is performed at the airport, outstations, and various repair material vendors.
  • Required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as necessary.
  • Physical exertion such as pulling, pushing, reaching, bending, standing, walking, and light lifting of boxes, bags, files, and electronic equipment not in excess of 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to use ladders, work stands, lifts, etc.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
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How this job compares in Queens, NY

Pay in context

At roughly $45/hr, this posting sits about 40% above the $32/hr median for welding jobs across New York — toward the top of a $28–$41/hr middle band drawn from 100 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 79% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Queens, NY

Queens, NY currently has 5 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 4 employers. None of them were added in the last week, so this is a slower-moving market. Across New York as a whole we're tracking 147 other active welding openings from 103 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Queens, or widen the search to New York.

The most active employers in New York at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in New York, NY (21), GTI Fabrication (3), and Veterans Health Administration (3). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within New York, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are New York at $41/hr, Brooklyn at $30/hr, and Bronx at $30/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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