Aircraft Maintenance - A&P Mechanic, Van Nuys, CA - Vista America

Vista Aircraft Maintenance Van Nuys is an FAA-approved Part 145 Repair Station dedicated to providing comprehensive aircraft maintenance services. With a complete range of nose-to-tail care, we specialize in airframe, powerplant, and avionics maintenance, inspection, and repair for the Vista fleet.

We are currently seeking skilled A&P Maintenance Technicians to join our dedicated team in Van Nuys, CA. In this collaborative role, you will be responsible for various aspects of aircraft maintenance, ensuring our fleet remains in peak operating condition and meets the highest safety standards.

At Vista Aircraft Maintenance, we foster an enriching work environment where no two days are the same. While working in our state-of-the-art maintenance facilities you will have the opportunity to learn from the best industry through professional training and mentorship. Our team uses cutting-edge technologies to service, inspect, troubleshoot, repair and modify a fleet of world-class aircraft.  

Your career will not only be dynamic and challenging, but it will also offer numerous opportunities with more than 30 titles in aviation maintenance or related functions for growth and advancement within our expanding organization.

 Your Responsibilities:

• Line service, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and modification of aircraft and/or aircraft systems and components, including engines, accessories, landing gear, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, heating, air conditioning, and oxygen systems. 
• Repair aircraft discrepancies efficiently, while properly documenting all work performed. 
• Inspection, rigging and adjustment of flight controls and control cables. 
• Phase inspection and repair on Cessna 560 aircraft. 
• Annual inspection on piston engine aircraft. 
• Engine removal, installation, rigging and adjustment of engine controls. 
• Re-fuel, de-fuel and testing of aircraft fuel systems and components. 
• Aircraft pressurization checks; engine run-up and taxi checks. 
• Sheet metal repairs.
• Upholster removal, cleaning, repair and installation.
• Altimeter and transponder recertification. 
• RVSM recertification. 

 Required Experience, Qualifications, and Education:

• A valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certificate (A&P Certificate)
• 3-5 years’ experience with turbine aircraft (preferred, not required)
• Past Part 135 maintenance work 
• Familiarity with Federal Aviation Regulations relating to aircraft maintenance
• Travel may be required. 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications: 

• A valid Driver’s License. 
• A complete set of tools designed for or appropriate for aircraft maintenance. 
• Implementation of a shadow box to minimize risk and FOD. 
• Completion of employment drug screening, FBI fingerprinting check and a 10-year background check. 

  Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401k program with company matching and no vesting period
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance and Long/Short term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career progression

The salary range for this position is $45-$55 per hour. 

The affiliated operating partners of Vista are equal employment opportunity employers. The affiliated operating partners of Vista do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. The affiliated operating partners of Vista also prohibit harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.