Airframe & Powerplant Technician III

COMAV LLC•Victorville, CA

7d•$42 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Technician III is a senior-level aircraft maintenance professional responsible for leading complex maintenance activities, major repairs, troubleshooting efforts, and return-to-service operations. This position serves as a technical subject matter expert, providing guidance and mentorship to technicians while ensuring compliance with FAA regulations, approved technical data, and Company quality and safety standards.

Requirements

FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate required.
5+ years of aircraft maintenance experience preferred.
Demonstrated experience leading complex maintenance projects and troubleshooting activities.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to obtain airport driving privileges
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Ability to work flexible schedules, including overtime, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts.
A&P Technicians are required to provide and maintain a complete set of personal aircraft maintenance tools necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
Expert-level understanding of aircraft systems, heavy maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Extensive knowledge of FAA regulations, Repair Station Manuals, quality systems, Airworthiness Directives, and engineering authorizations.
Knowledge of maintenance planning, workflow coordination, and production control processes.
Advanced understanding of root cause analysis and reliability concepts.
Lead complex maintenance activities, major repairs, and aircraft modification projects.
Perform advanced troubleshooting and fault isolation.
Oversee heavy checks, modifications, and return-to-service activities.
Train and mentor technicians across multiple skill levels.
Review maintenance documentation for accuracy and compliance.
Coordinate with Engineering, Quality Assurance, customers, and FAA representatives.
Support audits, regulatory inspections, and shift operations.
Exercise sound technical and regulatory judgment.
Lead teams effectively in high-pressure operational environments.
Make independent maintenance decisions within authorized limits.
Resolve complex technical and personnel-related issues.
Ensure regulatory compliance and quality standards are maintained.
Manage multiple priorities while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity.
Proficient with maintenance tracking systems, electronic work packages, and Microsoft Office applications.
Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Strong organizational and project coordination capabilities.
Commitment to safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an FAA-approved Aviation Maintenance Technician School (AMTS) preferred.
Previous heavy maintenance, MRO, airline, military, or commercial aviation experience preferred.
Documented fleet specific formal training courses such as 40-hour General Familiarization courses or ATA 104 level 1, 2, 3, or 4 courses preferred.
Documented fleet specific engine run and taxi training and qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead complex aircraft maintenance, repair, modification, and return-to-service activities.
Perform advanced troubleshooting and fault isolation of aircraft systems and components.
Oversee heavy maintenance checks, and aircraft modification projects.
Interpret and apply maintenance manuals, engineering authorizations, repair specifications, and regulatory requirements.
Review maintenance records and documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
Coordinate maintenance activities with Engineering, Quality Assurance, Production, customers, and regulatory representatives.
Use technical specifications; AMMs, RSMs, CMMs, REOs
Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to technicians across multiple skill levels.
Support audits, regulatory inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Assist with workflow coordination, production planning, and shift operations.
Maintain compliance with Company policies, FAA regulations, OSHA requirements, and quality standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.