Specialist Flight Technician

amgen; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work models

Job summary

Amgen’s Aviation Department in Camarillo CA is seeking a Specialist Flight Technician. You will join an established flight team, ensuring safety, maintenance, and seamless travel for corporate executives.

The role requires extensive aviation maintenance experience and the ability to travel up to 40% domestically and internationally. The position emphasizes strict safety standards, a high level of professionalism, and collaboration with officers and staff.

Qualifications

• Doctorate, Master’s, Bachelor’s, Associate’s or high school plus aviation maintenance experience meet basic qualifications.
• A minimum number of years in aviation maintenance required as per degree combination.
• FAA Aircraft and Powerplant certificates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform aircraft maintenance and in-depth troubleshooting following FAA rules.
• Coordinate passengers and special handling; ensure onboard systems operate safely.
• Travel up to 40% domestically and internationally.
• Plan and procure meals meeting dietary requirements; act as cabin attendant when needed.
• Ensure safety of executives and passengers during flight operations.

Skills

Aviation maintenance

Flight operations

Education

Doctorate degree

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High school diploma

Job description

Career Category

Aviation

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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions.

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.

Specialist Flight Technician

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s 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 are located at the Camarillo Airport in Camarillo CA.

Key Responsibilities

• The Flight Technician will 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 passengers 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 we seek is a motivated and strong team player with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate Degree

OR

Master's Degree & 3 years of aviation maintenance experience

OR

Bachelor's Degree & 5 years of aviation maintenance experience

OR

Associate's degree & 10 years of aviation maintenance experience

OR

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 manufacturer's 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’ll support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:

• 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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Salary Range

115,875.40USD -156,772.60USD