Aircraft Mechanic Assistant jobs in California

Our client is a 30 year, fast-growing avionics/aviation/aerospace multi-faceted service provider recognized for superior painting, technical expertise, and customer service.  They specialize in repairing, refurbishing, and maintaining small to mid-size jet and turboprop aircraft. Their customers are private and commercial jet and turbo-prop plane owners.  They are well-known in the industry, and their customers know them for their craftsmanship!

They are currently seeking experienced and certified A&P (Airframe and Powerplant) Mechanics and Technician(s) responsible for performing maintenance, repairs, inspections, and alterations as assigned in accordance with their company policies and procedures. Candidates with a variety of experience are encouraged to apply.

What Is In It For You

Salary: $30/hr - $45/hr

Position Type: Permanent - Full-time

Benefits: Medical, Dental, 401K, Disability, Company-provided Life Insurance

A Day in the Life  of The A&P (Airframe and Powerplant) Mechanic

As the Aviation A&P (Airframe and Powerplant) Mechanic, you will be responsible for the following:

• Providing leadership and direction to officer personnel by coaching, counseling, and developing skills
  
• Manage the financial aspects of the project by overseeing payroll, billing, accounts receivable, scheduling, recruiting, and training.
  
• Be available as the single point of contact for the customer 
  
• Work with all levels of the customer organization to identify, analyze, and  resolve issues and create opportunities for continuous improvement
  
• Lead by example to motivate staff and represent the company  with world-class customer and client service delivery

Essential Duties of The A&P (Airframe and Powerplant) Mechanic

• Lines up daily with shift Lead, Supervisor, or Manager.
• Performs all work and documentation in compliance with applicable FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) Regulations, aircraft manufacturer (OEM) requirements, maintenance, service, and repair manuals/procedures, and Company policies and procedures.  Maintain operation as 145 repair stations.  Work is both scheduled and unscheduled.
• Performs initial and final inspections and conducts minor and major repairs and alterations of aircraft and components, meeting airworthiness directives, service bulletins, service letters, and applicable FAA regulations.
• During the course of the inspection, the Mechanic shall verify markings on the part that the part number and serial number match the associated documentation and follow appropriate procedures if they do not.
• Determine a plan or options to repair and gain required approvals to proceed with repairs and/or alterations.
• Ensures Company operational goals and objectives are met.
• Maintains work area in a safe, clean, and professional manner.
• Other Duties are assigned when needed to help the company succeed.

• Performs maintenance to Art Craft Policy and Procedures for each aircraft’s specific maintenance needs.
• Responsible for advising the owner (or owner representative) of any maintenance or repair issues that would take an aircraft out of service.
• Responsible for validating or confirming the data in the Status Report concerning the aircraft he or she is working on.
• Searching for part numbers or material and entering them into the Company system to be ordered.
• Request aviation parts and supplies in order to maintain an adequate and orderly inventory of all stock items to ensure prompt repairs for operational readiness.

If you are interested in the A&P (Airframe and Powerplant) Mechanic job in Santa Maria, CA, apply today!

​​This vacancy is being advertised by Total Aviation Staffing, LLC. The services advertised by Total Aviation Staffing, LLC are those of an Employment Agency.