Aircraft Mechanic (A&P)

gpac; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation service provider in Palo Alto seeks an Experienced Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic (A&P Certified) to maintain and repair a diverse fleet of aircraft. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, possesses strong interpersonal skills, and is dedicated to delivering high-quality service. This full-time position offers competitive pay, a cash bonus program, and opportunities for professional development in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Excellent health care benefits

401(K) retirement plan

Flexible work hours

Free membership to the aviation fleet

Qualifications

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant license required.
• Experience mentoring and developing skills of other employees.
• Familiarity with FAA regulations for aircraft maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair general aviation aircraft from multiple manufacturers.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations including proper record keeping.
• Interact with owners and customers as a senior team member.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

EBIS software

Job description

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Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

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: Experienced Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic (A&P Certified) 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.
• Detail oriented and passionate about quality and providing the best customer service possible.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ensure proper record keeping in compliance with FAA regulations and industry best practices.
  
  

Qualifications

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (REQUIRED) and Inspection Authorization Certificates (Preferred)
• 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
  
  

Interested? Want to hear more?

Call/Text Hailey at [phone]

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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.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Airlines and Aviation

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