Job Description
Are you an A&P licensed professional looking to join an amazing team? Apply to our open position!
The client we are working with has a very large and modern general aviation fleet in Palo Alto, California and they support both their own aircraft and the larger aviation community servicing everything from training aircraft to warbirds, and they are an authorized Cessna and Beechcraft Service Center. They provide opportunities to continue to learn and grow skills while working with a team of talented individuals. They offer a competitive compensation package including strong base pay, a cash bonus program, paid vacation and holidays, excellent health care benefits, a 401(K) retirement plan, and flexible work hours. Employees with a student or private pilot rating also receive free membership providing access at discounted rates to their large and modern fleet and opportunities to continue to add ratings at the same airfield at which you work.
Job Description: E xperienced Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic ( A&P with Inspection Authorization ) who is:
* A self-starter who wants an opportunity to continue to learn and grow their skills and career.
* A person who enjoys working in a collaborative, relaxed and friendly environment with skilled colleagues, and who can develop and mentor less experienced A&Ps.
* Detail oriented and passionate about quality and providing the best customer service possible.
* Able to work well with minimal supervision and no micro-management.
* Dependable, reliable and able to interact with owners, pilots and colleagues in a collaborative manner.
Responsibilities:
Maintain and repair general aviation aircraft from a wide range of manufacturers including Cessna, Beechcraft, Cirrus, Diamond, Piper, American Champion and others.
Train, mentor and co-manage a team of A&Ps.
Approve annual, 100 hour and other inspections.
Perform all work with a commitment to quality and high standards of excellence.
Interact regularly with airplane owners and customers as a senior member of the team.
Drive business growth through expansion of outside maintenance and hangaring business and additional partnerships with airplane manufacturers
Help our team of CFIs develop new pilots through incorporation of airframe and engine operation best practices and problem troubleshooting into flight training practices.
Ensure proper record keeping in compliance with FAA regulations and industry best practices.
Qualifications:
FAA Airframe and Powerplant and Inspection Authorization Certificates.
Familiarity with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations as it relates to aircraft maintenance.
Adherence to all safety and industry standards.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to mentor and develop employees' skills and abilities.
EBIS software knowledge desirable.
High School diploma (or GED), or greater.
Able to perform moderate to heavy aircraft maintenance tasks including lifting 50+ lbs, bending, reaching and stooping; desk and computer work; able to work in an outdoor environment and large maintenance hangar; able to tolerate moderate to occasionally loud noise from aircraft starting, running up and idling.
*Pay varied based on experience
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
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