Position: – Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Type of Position: – Permanent, Full-time
Location: – Oakland, California
Reports to: – Director of Maintenance
Salary: –Hourly / Non-exempt
Email – [email protected]
Purpose of Role:
The Aircraft Maintenance Technician performs all daily maintenance operations as directed by the Crew Chief and follows guidance on workflows and priorities as per plan. The Aircraft Maintenance Technician ensures high quality maintenance and regulatory compliance standards are kept during aircraft maintenance in accordance with the General Operating Manual (GOM) and General Maintenance Manual (GMM).
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Reports to the Crew Chief and conducts work assignments as assigned
- Performs work in compliance with Company policies and procedures, FAA regulations while demonstrating the highest standards of workmanship
- Performs parts procurement to include verification of part authenticity, proper documentation, shipping/receiving and inventory management
- May be required to travel on flights to provide maintenance support
- May be required to provide rapid response and deployment when needed for aircraft on ground (AOG) maintenance support
- Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance events including post and pre-flight inspections.
- Conducts hangar/shop facilities maintenance and inspections as required
- Ensures hazmat (fuel/oils/batteries, etc.) is properly handled and disposed of along with ensuring proper PPE is utilized and safety procedures are followed
- The ability to learn how to utilize and ascertain current aircraft status in Company Computerized Maintenance Program (CAMP)
- Assures proper documentation and recording of all maintenance activities performed on company aircraft.
- Assures that all personal in-house training requirements are met
- Maintains all company GSE as directed
- Regularly attends safety or other departmental meetings with the Crew Chief, Aircraft Fleet Manager or the Director of Maintenance as requested
- Other duties as assigned by the Crew Chief
Qualifications Required:
Education & Experience
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant license
- Minimum 1 year of experience in Part 135 /145 turbine powered aircraft operations
- In some cases, an entry level Technician may be waived on experience and 1 of 2 Mechanics certificates with the agreement that they will attain their second certification within 1 year of hire
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to read and understand all company manuals, Federal Aviation Regulations, Operations Specifications, aircraft flight/maintenance manuals
- Solid written and verbal communication skills
- A working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs such as Outlook, Excel, etc
- Scheduling flexibility to work overtime given the unpredictable nature of a constantly changing flight schedule and unscheduled maintenance demands
- The ability to occasionally travel to off-site maintenance events and provide oversight of company aircraft, as well as scheduled maintenance events at repair facilities
Additional Information:
Physical Demands & Working Conditions
- Ability to successfully pass a background screening
- A valid Driver’s License
- Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening
- Constant physical activity including bending, reaching and with prolonged periods of sitting in aircraft cockpits
- Ability to occasionally lift 50 pounds vertically through 4 feet and maneuver that load at arm’s length
- The ability to work from ladders and other equipment for extended periods
- The ability to work while kneeling for an extended period of time
- The ability to work on exposed aircraft parking ramp with rain and winds
Why Work at Pacific Coast Jet?
It’s an exciting time for Pacific Coast Jet! As we continue to grow, we strive to remain adaptable, motivated and responsive to our employees. We pride ourselves on being customer-focused while maintaining open communication with our staff. The world of private aviation is an incredible area in which to work, and we continuously strive to ensure our organization remains dynamic and on the cutting edge of the industry. We are very proud of where we are today and look forward to what the future holds for the company. Our team is our most important and greatest asset, and we could not accomplish what we do every day without our employees. Here are a few specific benefits that PCJ team members experience:
- Paid vacation & sick time
- Health, dental and vision insurance offered
- 401k Plan offered
- Flex Spending Account with employer match
- Paid holidays off
- Competitive compensation
We truly appreciate the time that you invested in submitting your resume. Please know our Hiring Team will get back to you should your qualifications match the job position requirements.