A&P Mechanic
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Position Overview & Specifications
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Bay Area Flying Club, a member of the American Flight Schools family, is a premier flight training facility and flying club located at Livermore Airport. We offer flight training to all levels of pilots in the San Francisco Bay region.
Our maintenance teams are a vital part of our safety programs, and we are currently accepting resumes for an A&P Technician. Come be a part of a fast-growing company with a great working atmosphere, benefits, and room to grow your career. The Technician is responsible for maintaining an organized and efficient workplace while providing excellent on time results.
Core Responsibilities
- Performs airframe, powerplant and propeller repairs and modifications required to meet company and FAA requirements
- Removal and disassembly of defective parts; assembly and installation of replacement parts; and testing aircraft systems
- Performs routine inspections, including airframe structures, engines, and aircraft systems using approved or accepted data issued by the manufacturer or FAA
- Operates all power tools and equipment necessary to accomplish job assignment
- Completes all required maintenance records and makes log entries as necessary
- Accurately records time worked on aircraft work order
- Interprets technical manuals
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills, professionalism, and a positive customer service attitude without compromising quality
- Presents a clean and neat work area to customers – facility cleanliness and general housekeeping
- Performs other aircraft maintenance work as required
- Tows and parks aircraft
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate
- Must pass pre-employment background check
Compensation
- Pay commensurate with experience
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance coverage for full-time employees (employer pays 60% of total premiums)
- Accidental Death Insurance and Disability Insurance – 100% Employer Paid
- Enrollment into CalSavers Retirement Savings Program
- 6 Paid holidays per year
- 80 Hours of PTO per year earned on an accrual basis.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)
- Power tools: 1 year (Preferred)
- Avionics: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Airframe & Powerplant License (Required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Education Support & Training Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for A&P Mechanic roles across Bay Area Flying Club's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Education Support & Training Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30 - £30 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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