A&P Aircraft Mechanic

Do you have a niche for aviation and are a certified airframe and powerplant mechanic? Are you highly motivated, service orientated and enjoy working in a team environment?  Do you have experience working on corporate jets, commercial airliners, and piston aircraft?  Come join our team as an A&P Aircraft Mechanic. 

Airframe and powerplant technician generally inspects, repairs, overhauls, upgrades and cleans aircraft. A&P’s also provide for the general and routine maintenance and do so in accordance with all Federal Aviation Administration regulations, all aircraft manufacturer's recommendation and all company policies and procedures. Additionally A&P mechanics are required to maintain detailed records concerning all work conducted, inspections performed, conditions found, and safety compliance.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive wages 
• 401K Plus Employer Matching
• Holiday pay
• Full health insurance package
• Fun place to work!
• Plus more

Vail Valley Jet Center is based in Gypsum, Colorado. This is a great place to live because, the area offers the beauty of the mountains, countless recreational opportunities, accessible and abundant arts and cultural opportunities and much more. 

• Read and interpret technical data
• Make required work order entries for discrepancies and corrective actions
• Mechanical ability to execute per technical data
• Parts identification, read and interpret IPC
• Remove and install aircraft panels.
• Basic operational and functional checks
• Provide nitrogen and oxygen servicing

 Job Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from two year college or technical school and zero to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Airframe and powerplant license
• Ability to read and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write simple correspondence and routine reports. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small groups of customers and other employees of the organization
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an airport security ID badge
• Must pass contingency of hire: DOT drug test and background check and comply with the FAA - DOT employer drug and alcohol substance testing program
• Adapt to seasonal workload – weekends, holidays and late hours will be required

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform FAA DOT pre-employment and random substance testing

Vail Valley Jet Center is based in Gypsum, Colorado. This is a great place to live because, the area offers the beauty of the mountains, countless recreational opportunities, accessible and abundant arts and cultural opportunities and much more.