Flight Technician

BioSpace; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive employee benefits package

Flexible work models

Stock-based long-term incentives

Award-winning time-off plans

Job summary

A leading biotechnology firm is seeking a Flight Technician to ensure safety and compliance of corporate aircraft. Responsibilities include performing maintenance, managing passenger services, and troubleshooting technical issues during flights. The ideal candidate will have significant aviation maintenance experience and appropriate educational qualifications. Competitive benefits and a collaborative culture are offered. Join us to make a lasting impact on patients' lives while advancing your career.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and certifying aircraft maintenance according to FAA regulations.
• Proficiency in handling onboard aircraft systems and passenger safety.
• Ability to perform in-depth troubleshooting and address technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Travel on corporate aircraft and liaise with corporate executives.
• Perform maintenance and ensure aircraft safety and compliance.
• Plan meals and manage cabin services for passengers.

Skills

Aviation maintenance experience

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Education

Doctorate Degree

Master’s Degree & 3 years of aviation maintenance experience

Bachelor’s Degree & 5 years of aviation maintenance experience

Associate’s degree & 10 years of aviation maintenance experience

High school diploma/GED & 12 years of aviation maintenance experience

Tools

FAA Aircraft and Powerplant Certificates

Multi-engine jet aircraft experience

Job description

Join Amgen’s mission of serving patients. At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission to serve patients living with serious illnesses drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller, happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Flight Technician

What You Will Do

Lets do this! Lets change the world! In this vital role you will join an established and experienced flight department providing outstanding services to the company and executives. Starting with an impeccable safety record that sets the tone for excellence within the Aviation Department we strive to work well together towards our common goals. The Flight Technician is an integral member that ensures we can function at the highest levels. The Specialist Flight Technician will work from the Amgen Aviation Department facilities which are located at the Camarillo Airport in Camarillo CA.

Flight Technician Responsibilities

• Travel domestically and internationally on corporate aircraft and act as a direct liaison between Corporate Officers and their senior executive staff for the dissemination of sensitive information and critical correspondence while abroad.
• Perform aircraft maintenance, as required, perform in-depth troubleshooting, manage repairs and certify maintenance in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration rules and regulations ensuring aircraft is certified for continued flight operations.
• Coordinate all passenger and special handling requirements.
• Perform the duties as Cabin Attendant.
• Travel 40% including domestic and international.
• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of onboard aircraft Internet system, telecommunication systems, and audio-visual systems.
• Responsible for the safety of corporate executives and other passengers.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting/diagnostics of aircraft systems and propose solutions to in-flight emergencies and abnormal technical conditions.
• Plan/procure meals that meet strict dietary needs and order catering.
• Perform the duties of flight safety attendant which will include meal service for passengers and crew members.
• Responsible for safe food handling and storage requirements.
• Conduct aircraft interior and exterior pre-flight and ensuring that all safety, galley and cabin equipment is ready for flight.
• Work a flexible schedule which includes weekends and holidays.

What We Expect Of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Specialist Flight Technician professional we seek is a motivated and strong team partner with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree
• Master’s Degree & 3 years of aviation maintenance experience
• Bachelor’s Degree & 5 years of aviation maintenance experience
• Associate’s degree & 10 years of aviation maintenance experience
• High school diploma/GED & 12 years of aviation maintenance experience

Preferred Qualifications

• FAA Aircraft and Powerplant Certificates
• 3+ years proven experience on maintenance of multi-engine jet aircraft
• Graduation from a formal maintenance school, military or civilian
• Preferred aircraft-specific experience G280/G500/G600
• Completed or be willing to attend the manufacturers school on type and category of aircraft in service or two years experience on type of aircraft in service
• Possess a passport, ability to acquire visas and pass a background investigation
• Cabin service experience

What you can expect from us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we will support your journey every step of the way.

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan.
• Stock-based long-term incentives.
• Award-winning time-off plans.
• Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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