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Platform Aerospace

FLIGHT TEST PILOT III

Hollywood, MD · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

... for long-endurance Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). This role is responsible for planning ... Private Pilot License (PPL). * Extensive experience operating UAS in diverse weather and ...

Delaware State University

Aircraft Mechanic

Dover, DE · On-site

$28.75 - $37.75/hr

... Private Pilot's Certification, and ability to maintain FAA 3rd Class medical and pilot currency or proficiency requirements • Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Aviation or a related field • ...

Platform Aerospace

FLIGHT TEST PILOT III

Hollywood, MD · On-site

$96K - $125K/yr

... for long-endurance Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). This role is responsible for planning ... Private Pilot License (PPL). * Extensive experience operating UAS in diverse weather and ...

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Aircraft Mechanic / A&P Technician, Piston Aircraft - GKY Airport

Arlington, TX

ATP Flight School
Aviation • 201 - 500 employees
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$30 - $40/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago

ATP Flight School rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

142nd of 227 rated education and training

Job description

5K Sign On Bonus For Qualified AMTs
About Us

ATP is the nation's largest flight school, providing students with the most efficient path to a successful airline pilot career. For over 40 years, ATP has been the leader in professional flight training and supplying pilots to regional and major airlines.

Why you'll love working for us

  • No shift work...ever! Monday - Friday day shift only
  • Work with the best and brightest on new Cessna 172s, Piper Archers and Piper Seminoles
  • A fleet size of over 650 aircraft
  • Supportive team culture built around safety-focused decision making
  • Well-equipped facilities with abundant resources (parts, tech data, support, etc.)

The role

The Aircraft Mechanic role works as a member of a team performing everything from light maintenance to heavy structural repairs on our fixed-winged aircraft. The right candidate will possess a results-driven mindset and the collaborative spirit necessary to ensure efficient workflow while keeping safety and quality as non-negotiable top priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Perform efficient troubleshooting, aircraft maintenance, and repairs in accordance with applicable aviation regulations, manufacturer's instructions, and company policies on our single engine and multi-engine piston powered flight training aircraft.
  • 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

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
  • FAA Inspection Authorization (preferred not required)
  • Private pilot's license (preferred not required)
  • Avionics troubleshooting experience with Garmin integrated avionics (preferred not required)

Benefits

ATP offers a comprehensive employee benefits program, including:

5K Sign On Bonus For Qualified AMTs

  • Starting pay of $30/hr pay increases with years of experience
  • Employer-Paid Life Insurance
  • Medical coverage (Starting day one!)
  • Dental/Vision/Life Insurance (Starting day one!)
  • Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Enrollment (100% Vested with no employer contributions)
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • 13 Paid Time Off Days per Year (PTO is earned on an accrual-basis) increasing with tenure

Physical Demands

  • The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to: talk, hear, see, stand; walk; have use hands and fingers, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

ATP is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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