Senior Technician

Full Time
Santa Ana, CA
Posted 1 day ago
Job description

Behind every seamless journey, is the perfect team. Since 1983, Jet Aviation Staffing has been supporting the industry’s most prominent aviation companies by attracting and placing top talent. With thousands of direct hire placements of crew members, maintenance professionals, support staff, management and executive positions, and many more disciplines, we continue to perfect the art of staffing. When you want to find the very best career opportunity, you can rely on a team of dedicated professionals. On behalf of our external customers, Jet Aviation Staffing upholds in-depth and extensive standards to ensure we are recommending the best talent. Dedicated to the details, our expertise ensures a perfect career opportunity match for each of our candidates and a seamless experience for our customer.


Unique Skills:


Must have ability to obtain and maintain US Government Secret Security clearance. Willing to travel worldwide to support aircraft. Previous military and/or CLS experience preferred.


Education and Experience Requirements:


  • High school diploma/GED.
  • Valid Driver’s License required.
  • FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate and two (2) years of aviation maintenance experience or four (4) years of aviation maintenance to include two (2) years of experience working on mid/large-size aircraft required.

Position Purpose:

Under minimal supervision, performs inspections, maintenance, and repairs of moderate to advanced complexity on C-37 aircraft systems and structures.


Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:


1. Communicate as required to receive and understand work assignments. Perform complex aircraft inspections, repairs, and modifications with minimal supervision.

2. Coordinate with MTL, STM, and the Inspection Department to ensure compliance with internal and FAA inspection and documentation requirements. Properly complete CMP cards, work order sign-offs, and other paperwork in a timely and accurate manner. Assist as needed with shift turnovers.

3. Ensure that all work accomplished meets quality standards and specifications.

4. Properly identify (tag) customer property and equipment. Store aircraft components and other customer property securely and safely.

5. Follow standard operating procedures when operating ground support equipment (external power carts, hydraulic mules, hydraulic lift platforms, tow tugs, forklifts, compressed gas cylinders, etc.)

6. Coordinate, accomplish, and assist with aircraft movement in hangar and ramp areas.

7. Provide training to less experienced technicians.

8. Protect customers property (PTP).


Additional Functions:

1. Properly collect and dispose of waste fuel, oil, hydraulic fluids, de-icing fluids, and solvent rags. Apply 5S and Lean Initiatives to keep shops, hangars, and aircraft work areas clean and uncluttered.

2. Implement and apply Lean/continuous improvement processes to all areas of responsibility.

3. Properly use and maintain Company-provided tools and equipment. Return items to designated storage area after use.

4. Comply with safety rules and procedures. Use protective equipment as required and be alert for unsafe conditions. Address unsafe conditions before putting people or property at risk.

5. Use the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks, and sign -offs, and to charge labor to correct work orders.

6. In support of aircraft certification and final phase testing, may include flight tests on aircraft as required.

7. Perform other duties as assigned.


Other Requirements:

1. Working knowledge of the FAA regulations, process specifications, Repair Station and Quality Control manuals, and company policies and procedures.

2. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

3. Able to climb ladders and stairs, work in small spaces and restricted areas, and lift up to 50 pounds.

4. Available to work any shift.

5. Must be able to use computer.


Unique Skills:

Must have ability to obtain and maintain US Government Secret Security clearance. Willing to travel worldwide to support aircraft. Previous military and/or CLS experience preferred.


Education and Experience Requirements:


  • High school diploma/GED.
  • Valid Driver’s License required.
  • FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate and two (2) years of aviation maintenance experience or four (4) years of aviation maintenance to include two (2) years of experience working on mid/large-size aircraft required.

Position Purpose:

Under minimal supervision, performs inspections, maintenance, and repairs of moderate to advanced complexity on C-37 aircraft systems and structures.


Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:


1. Communicate as required to receive and understand work assignments. Perform complex aircraft inspections, repairs, and modifications with minimal supervision.

2. Coordinate with MTL, STM, and the Inspection Department to ensure compliance with internal and FAA inspection and documentation requirements. Properly complete CMP cards, work order sign-offs, and other paperwork in a timely and accurate manner. Assist as needed with shift turnovers.

3. Ensure that all work accomplished meets quality standards and specifications.

4. Properly identify (tag) customer property and equipment. Store aircraft components and other customer property securely and safely.

5. Follow standard operating procedures when operating ground support equipment (external power carts, hydraulic mules, hydraulic lift platforms, tow tugs, forklifts, compressed gas cylinders, etc.)

6. Coordinate, accomplish, and assist with aircraft movement in hangar and ramp areas.

7. Provide training to less experienced technicians.

8. Protect customers property (PTP).


Additional Functions:

1. Properly collect and dispose of waste fuel, oil, hydraulic fluids, de-icing fluids, and solvent rags. Apply 5S and Lean Initiatives to keep shops, hangars, and aircraft work areas clean and uncluttered.

2. Implement and apply Lean/continuous improvement processes to all areas of responsibility.

3. Properly use and maintain Company-provided tools and equipment. Return items to designated storage area after use.

4. Comply with safety rules and procedures. Use protective equipment as required and be alert for unsafe conditions. Address unsafe conditions before putting people or property at risk.

5. Use the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks, and sign -offs, and to charge labor to correct work orders.

6. In support of aircraft certification and final phase testing, may include flight tests on aircraft as required.

7. Perform other duties as assigned.


Other Requirements:

1. Working knowledge of the FAA regulations, process specifications, Repair Station and Quality Control manuals, and company policies and procedures.

2. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

3. Able to climb ladders and stairs, work in small spaces and restricted areas, and lift up to 50 pounds.

4. Available to work any shift.

5. Must be able to use computer.


Jet Aviation provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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