A&P Mechanic - Military veterans preferred

Who we are:

Advanced Air, LLC is an innovative, service-oriented aviation company headquartered in Hawthorne, California. We were founded in 2005 by our President, Levi Stockton, as an FAA approved, Part 135, On Demand Air Carrier focused on superlative aircraft management and on demand charter.

Today, Advanced Air has 20 aircrafts, operated in both scheduled and on-demand service, and a diversified portfolio of flying services in turboprop aircraft, business jets and regional passenger jets.

Serving more than 12 communities in the southwestern United States, Advanced Air has a deep commitment to operational excellence and metered, sustainable growth. Our successful growth is driven by our adherence to our core values of: safety, security, teamwork and reliability. We are in this business for the long run and take a disciplined, thoughtful approach to growth opportunities.

About the Role and about You:

The A&P Mechanic position is based out of Hawthorne, CA. The A&P mechanic will inspect, service and repair airplanes to ensure they're operating correctly and safely. A mechanic is responsible for ensuring that airplanes get regular maintenance and that any problems are fixed correctly, based on the DOM’s schedule. He or she will make sure that every aircraft is meticulously maintained, presentable and safe for flight.

Supervision Received:

Director of Maintenance

What you will do:

• Perform Maintenance on Company owned and managed Aircraft by DOM’s approval
• Process to secure best parts for value, new, overhauled, or repair of current part, taking into account part price and aircraft downtime
• Work hand and hand with Director of Safety and Director of Maintenance to ensure process are in place and used to improve operations and maintain IS-BAO / ARGUS Platinum / Air charter Safety Foundation
• Monitor maintenance status reports and develop work packages to maintain aircraft in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule and return to service in accordance with company procedures and perinate FAR’s
• Ensure that all necessary documents pertaining to the release of an aircraft from a maintenance event have been properly completed prior to flight
• Assess and manage equipment/parts inventory in order to properly maintain aircraft by ordering necessary equipment/parts from approved vendors and follow up to ensure that the items are received
• Make routine inspections, document inspections and repairs, perform scheduled maintenance and run tests after making repairs or performing maintenance
• Know and follow all regulations set by the FAA

Peripheral Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What we are looking for:

• 3 years minimum experience as a corporate aviation A&P Mechanic
• Part 91/135 knowledge required
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide-variety of cross-disciplines to provide up-to-date technical information as it applies to an aircraft fleet
• Self Starter mentality: must be able to work independently at times
• Ability to multi-task
• Technical capability
• Ability to make decisions with multiple objectives and implement in a safe, efficient manner
• Results-driven
• Thoroughness
• Detail oriented and accurate
• Strong knowledge of aircraft
• Troubleshooting: Mechanics need to be able to understand the root causes of aircraft problems and how to correct those problems.
• Travel Required: must be able to travel on short notice. Travel is about 25%.
• Must have the ability to work a schedule of 4 10 hour shifts.
• Must have his/her own standard mechanic/maintenance tools. Company will provide specialty servicing tools.

Special Requirements:

• Current A&P FAA License
• Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License, restricted licenses are not valid for employment at Jet Center Los Angeles
• Pass FAA Drug and Alcohol testing, background checks and submit to random drug test when required
• Must be able to work flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays as required

Physical Demands:

• Stepping up/down on ladders, tugs and fuel trucks
• Bending and squatting to lift equipment, up to 75lbs
• Standing and walking for extended periods of time, running when required
• Good hand-eye coordination with good peripheral vision
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Exposure to fumes or dust
• Exposure to loud noise
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions