✈️ A&P Mechanic – General Aviation Palo Alto, CA
About the Company:
Join a well-established flight operation and maintenance facility located in the Bay Area, serving a diverse fleet of 63 general aviation aircraft. We specialize in high-quality maintenance and repair services for piston-engine aircraft including Cessna, Piper, Beechcraft, Diamond, and Cirrus.
Position Overview:
We are seeking four A&P Mechanics to support our growing maintenance operations. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with at least 1 year of general aviation experience to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Candidates with Inspection Authorization (IA) are highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform routine and preventative maintenance on general aviation aircraft
- Conduct inspections in accordance with FAA regulations
- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and avionics issues
- Maintain accurate and timely maintenance records
- Collaborate with flight operations to ensure aircraft readiness
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- FAA A&P Certification (required)
- General aviation maintenance experience (preferred)
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Must own basic tools (monthly tool stipend provided)
Top Skills:
- A&P Mechanic
- Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
- General Aviation Maintenance
- Inspection Authorization (preferred)
Experience Level:
Entry-Level (1+ year of GA experience preferred)
📍 Location: Palo Alto, CA
🛠 Tool Stipend: Provided monthly
📅 Schedule: Full-time, flexible shifts available
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $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 Sep 8, 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 1983, 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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