Fovea Aero Systems | Full time

A&P Aircraft Mechanic

Riverside, United States | Posted on 09/15/2023

Job Information

  • Industry Airline - Aviation
  • Date Opened 09/15/2023
  • Job Type Full time
  • Salary $30/hr - $40/hr
  • Work Experience Entry: 1 - 5 years
  • City Riverside
  • State/Province California
  • Country United States
  • Zip/Postal Code 92503

Job Description

This position works as an A&P mechanic team member performing inspections, repairs and preventative maintenance on piston aircraft. The successful A&P aviation mechanic candidate will possess the appropriate personality to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a constant focus on safety and quality. Technicians will also possess the ability to dynamically move through a computerized logbook management system, adhere to the maintenance and manufacturer manuals, and make safety-focused decisions on a day-to-day basis.

We need an A&P mechanic that can fit in quickly, have a positive attitude, and have General Aviation experience working on piston powered aircraft; preferably Cessna and Piper.

Responsibilities
  • ​Perform efficient troubleshooting, aircraft maintenance, and repair in accordance with applicable regulations, manufacturer’s instructions, and company policies
  • Ensure consistent, accurate aircraft maintenance records by properly documenting & completing required forms, computer entries, and logbook entries
  • Follow all policies and procedures
  • Keep a clean and orderly work environment
  • Perform job duties in a safe manner
  • Perform other duties as assigned​


Requirements

Minimum Qualifications
  • Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
  • 2 or more years of piston-powered aircraft maintenance experience
  • Knowledge and understanding of Federal Aviation Regulations and manufacturer manuals
  • Possess adequate tools

Desired Qualifications
  • FAA Inspection Authorization
  • Private pilot’s license
  • Avionics troubleshooting experience (Garmin integrated avionics)
Physical Demands
  • Squat/kneel for extended periods
  • Make fast, repeated movements of fingers, hands, and wrists
  • Stand for extended periods
  • Lift/carry more than 50 pounds of various items
  • Maneuver body to enter confined spaces
  • Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out
  • Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired
  • Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place
  • Be physically active for long periods without getting tired or out of breath
  • Keep or regain the body's balance or stay upright when in an unstable position
  • Climb to enter and exit aircraft using aircraft step/handles
  • Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls
  • Climb and stand on ladders
  • Walk
  • Read
  • Push/Pull
  • Speak
  • Bend/Stoop
  • Hear
  • Write
  • Background check and drug screening


Benefits

Benefits Offered
  • Pay commensurate with experience
  • $15,000 Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • Medical coverage (Employer pays 60% of total premiums)
  • Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  • Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
  • Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Enrollment (100% Vested with no employer contributions)
  • 8 Paid Holidays (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)
  • 13 Paid Time Off Days per Year (PTO is earned on an accrual-based system, you accumulate a little over 1 day of PTO for each month you work. Accrued PTO may be requested upon successful completion of 90 days of employment.)
  • 5 additional Paid Time Off Days per Year after 5 years of service (18 days total)
  • 5 more Paid Time Off Days per Year after 10 years of service (23 days total)