Airframe & Powerplant Technician III

Comav; Victorville (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ComAV Technical Services in Victorville, CA is seeking an Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Technician III to lead complex maintenance, major repairs, and return-to-service activities. This senior role requires strong troubleshooting, documentation review, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

You will serve as a subject matter expert, mentor technicians, ensure compliance with FAA regulations and company safety standards, and coordinate with engineering, QA, production, customers, and

Qualifications

• FAA A&P certificate required.
• 5+ years aircraft maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience with heavy maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read/interpret maintenance manuals and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex aircraft maintenance, repair, modification, and return-to-service activities.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and fault isolation of aircraft systems.
• Oversee heavy maintenance checks and aircraft modification projects.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with Engineering, QA, Production, customers, and regulatory representatives.
• Review maintenance records for accuracy and compliance.
• Train and mentor technicians across multiple skill levels.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

Communication

Root cause analysis

Project coordination

Safety compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Education

FAA A&P Certificate

AMTS training preferred

Tools

Maintenance tracking systems

Electronic Work Packages

Microsoft Office

AMMs / manuals

Job description

Job Location

ComAV Technical Services – Victorville, CA 92394

Job Summary

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.

Essential Duties and 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.

Education & Certifications

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate required.
• Graduation from an FAA-approved Aviation Maintenance Technician School (AMTS) preferred.

Experience

• 5+ years of aircraft maintenance experience preferred.
• Previous heavy maintenance, MRO, airline, military, or commercial aviation experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex maintenance projects and troubleshooting activities.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Tools Requirements

• 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.
• Personal tools must be maintained in good working condition and comply with Company Tool Control, Tool Accountability, and Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention requirements.
• A&P Technicians are responsible for the security, maintenance, and replacement of their personal tools.
• Specialized tooling, calibrated equipment, test equipment, and Company-controlled tooling required for specific maintenance tasks will be provided by the Company.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, reach, and work in confined spaces for extended periods.
• Ability to work from ladders, maintenance stands, and elevated work platforms.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including respirators, hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, and fall protection equipment.

Work Environment

Work is performed in aircraft hangars, maintenance facilities, airport ramps, and outdoor operational environments. Employees are routinely exposed to aircraft noise, moving machinery, elevated work platforms, varying weather conditions, and chemicals commonly associated with aircraft maintenance operations. Compliance with all Company safety programs, FAA regulations, OSHA standards, and PPE requirements is mandatory. Overtime, shift work, weekend work, and holiday work may be required to support operational needs.