Aircraft Maintenance Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Possession of FAA Airframe & Powerplant Technician’s Certificates.
• Possession of a valid Class-C Driver’s License.
• Three years of aerospace industry work experience as a certificated A&P Technician.
• Two years’ experience working on type specific aircraft.
• Military experience may qualify if the level of work and responsibility was equal to that of a certificated A&P Technician.
• Prior OEM or other outside training and experience on C- 130 variant aircraft may satisfy the one-year of CAL FIRE specific aircraft requirement.
• Knowledge of FAA federal aviation regulations pertaining to the maintenance and repair of aircraft.
• Knowledge of FAA-approved maintenance practices, techniques, and procedures.
• Knowledge of aircraft shop maintenance operational procedures and fleet aircraft structure, systems, controls, engines and components.
• Ability to work independently in a central aviation maintenance facility or work unsupervised off site at outlying field locations.
• Thorough working knowledge of all fleet aircraft, engines, and airframe systems.
• Ability to inspect aircraft and systems for continued airworthiness.

Nice To Haves

• Current CAL FIRE Aviation Program Aircraft Maintenance Technician II who obtain one year of experience and current CAL FIRE Aviation Program Aircraft Maintenance Technician I who obtain two years of experience working on C-130 aircraft and successfully complete Original Equipment Manufacturer or other certified outside vendor for line and intermediate level training specific to the aircraft may be eligible for promotion to this position.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair aircraft, engines, components and systems and assess for damage, condition and method of repair.
• Work off site at outlying field locations, which may include assignment as a base mechanic.
• Perform Confined Space Entry maintenance to include aircraft fuel tank repairs.
• Become engine/taxi-run qualified and demonstrate proficiency in their respective program(s) aircraft ground operations.
• Perform depot level and field maintenance to aircraft, engines, propellers, rotors, components and systems in accordance with approved procedures.
• Inspect and determine problems and correct deficiencies.
• Inspect aircraft and systems for continued airworthiness.
• Return aircraft to service after major and minor maintenance and repair.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package