Aircraft Mechanic - A&P
Company: Camarillo Flight Instruction
Location: Camarillo
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Camarillo Flight Instruction (CFI) is a well-established Part 61
flight school at Camarillo Airport (KCMA) with an immediate opening
for an experienced Aircraft Mechanic (A&P or IA) to join its
in-house maintenance team.Position Overview:This position works as
part of a team, reporting to Lead Mechanic (IA) to perform required
inspections, repairs, and preventative maintenance on piston flight
training aircraft with a keen attention to detail, and above all
else, an unwavering focus on safety. Primary aircraft to be worked
on include DA-40/42, C172, and PA-28. This person is involved in
the full life-cycle of maintenance including planning the
maintenance scheduling and determining strategic priorities to
maximize up time of the fleet, A&D research / compliance, parts
research and ordering, troubleshooting, general wrench turning for
things like tire / oil changes, 100 hr. and annual inspections,
addressing pilot squawks, complete overhauls, maintaining aircraft
logbooks and communicating as needed with front office staff to
provide status updates / maintenance schedule updates so the
aircraft availability schedule is as accurate as can be projected
and changes as needed to reflect actual work time, parts lead times
/ delays, etc.Ideal Candidate:The successful candidate will possess
a can-do attitude, will have leadership tendencies and a natural
inclination to want to get it done, and will have the skills
necessary to help the shop run smoothly while staying organized.
The person will also have the ability to adhere to the maintenance
and manufacturer manuals with little oversight and remain focused
on the task at hand -- not losing sight of the key goal of getting
aircraft back on the line efficiently without compromising safety.
This person will plan their work, seek input on that plan, modify
it as needed, and execute the plan all while staying nimble enough
to accept inevitable curve balls and challenges as they arise
without getting discouraged - in other words, this person
understands aviation and always looks to be part of the solution.
Lastly, this person should have a healthy respect for the need to
always be learning and growing as a mechanic and as a team
member.6+ years GA mechanic experience on single engine piston
aircraftValid A&P license with line of site to becoming an IA
(or existing IA)Experience completing 100 hr. inspections
independently or as part of a teamExperience in a flight school
environment a plus but not requiredHigh level of dependability
(time and attendance)Compensations:$70-$80,000+ DOE for full time
positionHourly part-time opportunities available / as well an entry
level and apprenticeship opportunitiesPaid time off and paid
company holidaysHealthcare StipendCompany provided mobile phone and
laptopCompany performance bonusesPossible relocation assistance
Keywords: Camarillo Flight Instruction, Camarillo , Aircraft Mechanic - A&P, Engineering , Camarillo, California
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