Aviation Maintenance Technician

KFC Europe•Irvine, CA

2h•$110,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Aviation Maintenance Technician is responsible for day-to-day maintenance, airworthiness, and operational readiness of company aircraft based in Long Beach, California. Maintenance activities must comply with applicable FAA regulations, manufacturer requirements, approved maintenance data, and company policies. As the primary on-site technician, this experienced professional manages day-to-day maintenance needs with limited supervision while maintaining close, proactive communication with the Senior Manager, Aircraft Maintenance and the broader Aviation team. The role offers meaningful responsibility and autonomy for aircraft condition and readiness, with support from an experienced aviation organization when additional resources or guidance are needed. The technician is expected to take ownership, anticipate needs, identify issues early, develop solutions, and follow responsibilities through to completion while seeking assistance or approvals when appropriate.

Requirements

FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate.
At least five years of aircraft maintenance experience.
Experience troubleshooting aircraft systems, coordinating maintenance activities, and maintaining accurate technical records.
Ability to work independently, prioritize competing responsibilities, and exercise sound technical judgment.
Ability to communicate maintenance status, technical issues, operational impacts, and recommendations clearly and proactively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Dependability, attention to detail, professionalism, initiative, and commitment to safety.
Must already be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis without current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a corporate flight department.
Embraer Legacy 500 maintenance experience; experience maintaining comparable business aircraft will also be considered.

Responsibilities

Perform troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, inspections, and corrective maintenance in accordance with approved maintenance data and applicable regulations.
Plan and coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, repairs, and aircraft service requirements.
Proactively identify and plan for upcoming maintenance requirements, aircraft downtime, parts needs, and potential operational impacts.
Own maintenance issues through resolution, coordinating internal and external resources and keeping appropriate stakeholders informed.
Maintain accurate and timely aircraft maintenance records, electronic recordkeeping systems, and required documentation.
Monitor aircraft maintenance status, upcoming inspections, parts requirements, and potential operational impacts.
Coordinate parts procurement, inventory management, and vendor support to maintain aircraft readiness.
Clearly and proactively communicate maintenance discrepancies, safety concerns, delays, aircraft availability, and schedule impacts to the Senior Manager, Aircraft Maintenance and other appropriate stakeholders.
Coordinate with flight crews and flight scheduling to support aircraft preparation, scheduled departures, and return-to-service requirements.
Maintain aircraft interiors and exteriors, ground support equipment, and hangar facilities to company standards.
Work independently while recognizing when technical assistance, management guidance, or additional approvals are necessary.
Identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes, aircraft reliability, documentation, organization, and department effectiveness.
Maintain professional working relationships with company executives, Board Members, flight crews, administrative personnel, aircraft manufacturers, service centers, and vendors.
Maintain aircraft airworthiness and regulatory compliance and support scheduled aircraft departures through proper planning, preparation, and timely completion of responsibilities.
Promptly communicate maintenance issues, operational risks, and unexpected events.
Complete assigned work and documentation accurately and within established timelines.
Maintain a safe, organized, and professional aircraft maintenance environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, legal, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance coverage for employees and eligible family members.
FSA/HSA, depending on enrolled medical plan.
Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
401(k) plan.
Four weeks of vacation.
Paid sick leave.
Ten paid holidays.
A floating day off.
Two paid volunteer days per calendar year.
Bonus eligibility.