Airframe & Powerplant Technician III
$87,360–$93,600 year
On-siteVictorville, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead complex aircraft maintenance, repair, modification, and return-to-service activities while performing advanced troubleshooting and fault isolation of systems. Oversee heavy maintenance checks and aircraft modification projects, interpreting maintenance manuals and engineering authorizations to ensure compliance with FAA regulations and company standards. Review maintenance records for accuracy and coordinate activities with Engineering, Quality Assurance, and regulatory representatives. Train and mentor technicians across multiple skill levels, supporting audits and continuous improvement initiatives. This senior-level role requires a technical subject matter expert to exercise sound judgment in high-pressure environments, working flexible schedules including overtime and weekends.
Required Qualifications
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate required
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
- Ability to obtain airport driving privileges
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including overtime, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts
- Expert-level understanding of aircraft systems, heavy maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Extensive knowledge of FAA regulations, Repair Station Manuals, quality systems, Airworthiness Directives, and engineering authorizations
- Knowledge of maintenance planning, workflow coordination, and production control processes
- Advanced understanding of root cause analysis and reliability concepts
- Exercise sound technical and regulatory judgment
- Lead teams effectively in high-pressure operational environments
- Make independent maintenance decisions within authorized limits
- Resolve complex technical and personnel-related issues
- Ensure regulatory compliance and quality standards are maintained
- Manage multiple priorities while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity
- Proficient with maintenance tracking systems, electronic work packages, and Microsoft Office applications
- Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Strong organizational and project coordination capabilities
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, reach, and work in confined spaces for extended periods
- Ability to work from ladders, maintenance stands, and elevated work platforms
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly
- Ability to use hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and precision measuring instruments
- Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including respirators, hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, and fall protection equipment
- Compliance with all Company safety programs, FAA regulations, OSHA standards, and PPE requirements is mandatory
- Overtime, shift work, weekend work, and holiday work may be required to support operational needs
- A&P Technicians are required to provide and maintain a complete set of personal aircraft maintenance tools necessary to perform the essential functions of the position
- Personal tools must be maintained in good working condition and comply with Company Tool Control, Tool Accountability, and Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention requirements
- A&P Technicians are responsible for the security, maintenance, and replacement of their personal tools
Desired Qualifications
- Graduation from an FAA-approved Aviation Maintenance Technician School (AMTS) preferred
- 5+ years of aircraft maintenance experience preferred
- Previous heavy maintenance, MRO, airline, military, or commercial aviation experience preferred
- Demonstrated experience leading complex maintenance projects and troubleshooting activities
- Documented fleet specific formal training courses such as 40-hour General Familiarization courses or ATA 104 level 1, 2, 3, or 4 courses preferred
- Documented fleet specific engine run and taxi training and qualifications preferred
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