Job Title: Helicopter and Aircraft Mechanic

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

Entergy Aviation began in 1927 with a 2-seat enclosed cabin modified biplane to a department today that manages the safe operation of all company-owned, contracted, and sub-contracted aviation equipment used for the expeditious business transport of Entergy personnel and for the operation, maintenance, and construction of the enterprise electric system. The five focus areas of the department are Aviation Corporate Jets, UAS Department, Safety & Governance, Maintenance, and Operations Control Center, comprising 26 team members. Entergy’s corporate jet division was the first corporate flight department in North America to achieve IS-BAO certification and the first flight department in the world to achieve Stage III in the IS-BAO system. The very heart of both the Aviation department and the enterprise of Entergy is the safety culture. Safety is a shared responsibility; and every team member always remains vigilant to assure a safe environment around aviation equipment and to ensure every passenger and employee returns home uninjured at the end of the day.

JOBSUMMARY/PURPOSE:

This position is responsible for maintaining company aircraft to ensure safe, reliable transportation for company personnel, conducting operations within FAA rules and regulations, company policy and NBAA/VAI industry best practices.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates major inspections with flight and scheduling personnel to insure minimum aircraft downtime.

• Coordinate daily maintenance with flight personnel to maximize aircraft availability.

• Ensures constant cleanliness of aircraft and workspace at technician’s location and maintenance facilities.

• Ensure highest levels of tool control, accountability, etc. in support of tool control program (FOD).

• Assumes responsibility for maintenance of aircraft storage facilities, all aircraft ground handling, and support equipment.

• Become an integral part of Safety Culture by participating in the Safety Management System to include aircraft specific incident/accident reporting.

• Ensure safe ground handling and towing of aircraft for departure and arrivals.

• Coordinates purchase of parts and supplies.

• Coordinates with vendors for loaner parts and equipment.

• Negotiates least cost alternatives for all purchases.

• Process vendor invoices and services.

• Coordinates freight delivery services.

• Maintains aircraft logbooks, associated paperwork, and Computerized Aircraft Maintenance Program.

• Maintains publication library to ensure accuracy and currency.

• Attends recurrent training sessions to maintain a high level of proficiency.

• Complete collateral duties, as assigned, and company administrative and training requirements in a timely and professional manner.

• Any additional duties as assigned from the Maintenance Manager and/or the Director of Aviation.

• Supervises contract maintenance personnel during all activities on an as needed basis.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds of equipment or luggage, as needed.

• Ability to walk, stand, squat, bend, twist, stoop approximately 90% of shift, as needed.

• Typically works 8-hour shifts M-F, but schedule may change due to flight requirements.

• Must be available to provide 24-7 on call support as well as work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company.

• Strong problem solving and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with people across the department.

• Ability to work a rotating day, evening shift, weekends, holidays and after hours call outs.

• Ability to work from ladders, scaffolding and man lifts.

• Ability to perform elevated work with fall protection.

• Ability to work in restricted or confined spaces.

• Must have a thorough knowledge of and ability to demonstrate industry safety practices.

• Available for occasional travel for offsite maintenance, managing projects, and training.

• Reside within one hour commute time of assigned work location

Minimum education required of the position:

• Possess an FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License.

Minimum experience required of the position:

• 5 years’ experience working as an Aircraft Technician or other comparable combination of education and experience.

• 3 years’ experience working on turbine powered aircraft or other comparable combination of education and experience.

• Experience as a complex helicopter mechanic/maintainer, prefer twin engineBell product experience.

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position:

• Demonstrated knowledge of the planning, implementation, and direction of the maintenance programs and control system for the aircraft operated. Demonstrated knowledge of the Federal regulations and standards relating to aircraft maintenance.

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position:

• Possess an FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License.

• Ability to obtain Louisiana Class D Driver’s License or equivalent.

Preferred:

• Experience on Bell 429 helicopter and/or Bombardier 300/350/3500 aircraft.

• Experience with Veryon [formerly Flightdocs] and CAMPS.

• Inspection Authorization (IA)

• Sheet Metal Experience

• Avionics Experience

• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

• OEM/Factory training

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Primary Location: Louisiana-Kenner Louisiana : Kenner

Job Function : Skilled / Craft

FLSA Status :

Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered

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Number of Openings : 2

Req ID: 117160

Travel Percentage :Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please clickhere (https://jobs.entergy.com/content/EEO/?locale=en_US) to view the EEI page, or see statements below.

EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

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Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Entergy Pay Transparency Policy Statement: The Entergy System of Companies (the Company) will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). Equal Opportunity (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/2l-equal-opportunity-clauses-and-other-requirements/2l00-equal-opportunity) and Pay Transparency (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf) .

Pay Transparency Notice:

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (dol.gov) (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.

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