Aircraft Mechanic Assistant jobs in San Diego, CA

Do you want to be a part of a team of aviation innovators who are helping change the industry landscape?

Our client’s goal is to get you where you want to be as quickly and easily as possible. Since their first flight between Boston and Provincetown in 1989, our client has provided year-round service to some of the most beautiful destinations in the world.

They expanded their fleet in September of 2019, ushering in the newest aircraft type, the industry-changing Tecnam P2012 Traveler. Now, they operate a fleet of 70 Cessna 402s, 4 Britten-Norman Islanders, and 24 Tecnam P2012 Travelers. As their mantra encourages, to MOCHA HAGoTDI. It means to Make our Customers Happy and Have a Good Time Doing It.

They are currently recruiting for an A&P Mechanic job in Chicago, IL and Billings, MT.  

What Is In It For You

Salary: $24/hr 

Position Type: Permanent - Full-time

Benefits: Dental, medical, 410k, PTO, and sick pay monthly.

A Day In The Life of an A&P Mechanic

The company’s A&P Mechanics work independently or as a team member performing inspections, repairs and preventative maintenance on company aircraft.

Essential Duties of The Accountant

• Familiar with the policies and procedures contained in company manuals, submits changes as appropriate to eliminate conflicts and/or enhance operational effectiveness
• Comply with 14 CFR (as applicable), manufacturer’s specifications, company policies and procedures, as well as other methods accepted by the FAA, when accomplishing maintenance
• Assist with completion of shift turnover reports in accordance with company procedures
• Participate in shift meetings and briefings as required
• Update aircraft fleet status information for Company aircraft as directed
• Conduct on-the-job training as assigned by the Base-Manager/Supervisor
• Properly executes maintenance work records
• Maintain the maintenance work area in a clean and orderly condition
• Adhere to material handling and control procedures specified in company manuals and by the equipment manufacturers
• Responsible to open and/or close facility
• Perform aircraft run-ups and taxis
• Perform road trips to repair aircraft at stations other than the maintenance base
• Clean aircraft after completing maintenance
• Additional duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Current A&P certificate required
• Must meet the recent experience requirements as stated in 14 CFR 65.83
• Minimum two years professional aircraft maintenance work experience preferred
• Must have basic mechanical skills
• Must own basic set of aircraft maintenance tools
• Must take instruction and guidance well
• Must be goal oriented, have an exceptional attention to detail, and must work well in team situations and also as an individual
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Must be able to perform moderately strenuous physical tasks which include bending, stooping, kneeling and working overhead for long periods of time
• Must hold a valid US driver’s license
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must have a flexible schedule and be able to work any shift including nights, weekends and holidays
• Must exhibit knowledge of Cape Air and embody the Cape Air MOCHA HAGoTDI spirit
• Please note that this is a safety sensitive position which requires CHRC clearance and DATP enrollment in accordance with the FAA Code of Federal Regulations

If you are interested in the A&P Mechanic job in Chicago, IL apply today!

​​This vacancy is being advertised by Total Aviation Staffing, LLC. The services advertised by Total Aviation Staffing, LLC are those of an Employment Agency