Join the Advantage Aviation Team!
We have the largest general aviation fleet in northern California and support both our own aircraft and serve the larger aviation community servicing everything from training aircraft to warbirds. For you this means we provide opportunities to continue to learn and grow skills while working with a team of highly talented individuals. We offer a very competitive starting compensation package better than almost any general aviation business in the Bay Area including high starting base pay, eligibility for our spot bonus program, paid vacation and holidays, health care benefits, and flexible work hours (who wants to suffer in traffic?). Employees with a student or private pilot rating also receive free membership at Advantage providing access to our large and modern fleet and opportunities to continue to add ratings at the same airfield at which you work.
We are seeking maintenance technicians who are:
- Self-starters who want opportunities to learn and grow their skills and careers.
- Techs who enjoy working in a collaborative, relaxed and friendly environment with a highly skilled team of colleagues.
- Detail oriented and passionate about quality and providing the best customer service possible.
- Able to work well with minimal supervision and no micro-management.
- Dependable, reliable and able to interact with owners, pilots and colleagues in a collaborative manner.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain and repair general aviation aircraft from a wide range of manufacturers.
- Perform all work with a commitment to quality and high standards of excellence.
- Ensure proper record keeping in compliance with FAA regulations and industry best practices.
- Provide hangar facility support.
- Assist with parts inventory management.
Qualifications:
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant Technician or experience working on airplanes and a current enrollment in an approved A&P training program.
- Familiarity with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations as it relates to aircraft maintenance.
- Adherence to all safety and industry standards.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- EBIS software knowledge desirable.
- Very infrequent work on weekends or evenings (although weekend work is encouraged for those wanting additional work hours).
- High School diploma (or GED), or greater.
- California Driver’s License
- Able to perform moderate to heavy maintenance tasks including lifting 50+ lbs, bending, reaching and stooping, desk and computer work, and able to work in an outdoor environment (hanger is not air conditioned and does not have central heating), able to tolerate moderate noise from aircraft starting and idling.
Advantage Aviation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Principals only, please no recruiters. Please do not contact us with unsolicited services or offers.
Additional Compensation:
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Signing bonus
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Pay Frequency:
- Bi weekly or Twice monthly
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Do you have an FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification or are you currently enrolled in an approved A&P training program?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Language:
License/Certification:
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person