A&p Mechanic
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Job description
Job Title: A&P Mechanic (General Aviation)
Job Description:
A well-established flight operation and maintenance facility in the Bay Area is seeking A&P Mechanics with general aviation (GA) experience to join its team. We operate a diverse fleet of 63 piston-engine aircraft, including Cessna, Piper, Beechcraft, Diamond, and Cirrus models.
We are hiring three experienced mechanics to support ongoing maintenance operations. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of GA experience and is comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. Candidates with Inspection Authorization (IA) are highly preferred.
Responsibilities:
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on GA aircraft
• Conduct thorough inspections in compliance with FAA regulations
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and avionics issues
• Accurately document all maintenance work and logbook entries
• Collaborate with flight operations to ensure aircraft availability
Qualifications & Skills:
✔ FAA A&P Certification (Required)
✔ 2+ years of general aviation maintenance experience (Major airline experience is NOT ideal)
✔ Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
✔ Ability to work independently and within a team environment
✔ Must have basic tools (Company provides a $100/month tool stipend)
✔ Inspection Authorization (IA) is a huge plus
Compensation:
???? $42/hr – 1-2 years GA experience
???? $44/hr – 2-3 years GA experience
???? $45/hr – 3-4 years GA experience
???? Up to $50/hr – 6+ years GA experience with IA
Work Environment & Schedule:
???? Location: Palo Alto, CA
???? Schedule: Monday – Friday
⏰ Shift Options:
• 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM
• Flexible start times available to accommodate traffic
Why Join Us?
✅ Company covers major tools & provides a $100/month tool stipend
✅ Hands-on experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
✅ Work on a diverse fleet of 63 GA aircraft
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $42.00 - $50.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Palo Alto,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 14, 2025.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1+83, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, ****** orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Company address
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Offer ID: #1052628,
Published: 3 days ago,
Company registered: 6 months ago
