Aviation Maintenance Technician - San Francisco

Viasat; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to delivering world-changing connections. As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring the Viasat Broadband System operates seamlessly onboard commercial aircraft. This dynamic position involves hands-on maintenance and troubleshooting, requiring strong technical expertise and the ability to work under pressure. You'll collaborate with various teams, provide training, and help develop improved maintenance procedures. If you're passionate about aviation and technology, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in the industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in aircraft maintenance and troubleshooting is essential.
• Proven ability to document maintenance work accurately.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on Viasat systems onboard aircraft.
• Collaborate with Customer Support and assist in diagnostics checks.

Skills

Aircraft line maintenance

Troubleshooting

Excellent communication skills

Documentation skills

FAA regulations knowledge

Education

FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate

Related degree

Job description

About us

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections that can change the world. For over 35 years, Viasat has been shaping how consumers, businesses, governments, and militaries communicate worldwide. We seek individuals who think big, act fearlessly, and foster an inclusive environment to drive positive impact.

What you'll do

The Maintenance Technician supports Viasat's customers at various airports by performing maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and returning the Viasat Broadband System onboard aircraft to service. The role requires adherence to company and airline manuals, with a focus on commercial aircraft systems, especially electrical and avionics troubleshooting and testing. This position involves complex assignments requiring judgment, initiative, and technical expertise to resolve problems and develop solutions.

The day-to-day

1. Collaborate with Viasat's Customer Support Center (CSC) and Airline Planning.
2. Perform maintenance and preventative maintenance in compliance with all regulations.
3. Work primarily at San Francisco Airport, with occasional travel to other airports such as LAX, DEN, EWR, IAH, ORD, and others, often on short notice.
4. Assist in diagnostics checks on Viasat systems onboard aircraft.
5. Provide training on Viasat systems to maintenance vendors and airline personnel.
6. Ensure tooling and equipment are available and current.
7. Assist in developing improved maintenance procedures.
8. Mentor others to ensure thorough knowledge of Viasat systems.
9. Provide feedback to vendors and airline partners for continuous improvement.
10. Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, including field calls.

What you'll need

1. Experience assisting with aircraft line maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.
2. Accurate documentation of maintenance work.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
4. Proven ability to meet deadlines and exceed customer expectations.
5. Fluency in English.
6. Shift differentials for 2nd and 3rd shifts.
7. Flexible hours, including evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
8. Participation in drug and alcohol testing as required by FAA.
9. FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate.
10. Ability to travel up to 50% domestically and occasionally internationally.
11. Residency near San Francisco International Airport.

What will help you on the job

1. Knowledge of FAA regulations and logbook management.
2. Related degree preferred.

Salary range

$35.82 - $56.49/hour, with higher ranges for specific locations ($44.47 - $66.59/hour). Compensation includes benefits and incentives. Learn more at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.

EEO Statement

Viasat is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of legally protected characteristics. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities.