Aircraft Maintenance Technician III

Job Details

Location:

Victorville, CA 92394

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Salary Range: $29.00 - $37.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage:
None

Job Shift: Any

Job Category:
Skilled Labor - Trades

The Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) III is an advanced-level aircraft maintenance professional responsible for performing complex aircraft maintenance, repair, modification, preservation, and troubleshooting activities. This position serves as a technical resource within the maintenance organization, providing guidance and mentorship to less experienced technicians while supporting maintenance operations in accordance with approved technical data, FAA regulations, Repair Station procedures, and Company quality and safety standards.

The AMT III performs advanced maintenance tasks with minimal supervision and supports the successful execution of heavy maintenance, modification, storage, and reactivation projects.

• Perform complex aircraft maintenance, repair, modification, preservation, and servicing activities in accordance with approved technical data and established procedures.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and fault isolation of aircraft systems, components, and maintenance discrepancies.
• Support heavy maintenance checks, aircraft modification projects, storage programs, preservation activities, and aircraft reactivation efforts.
• Remove, install, inspect, test, adjust, rig, and service aircraft structures, systems, and components as authorized.
• Interpret and apply maintenance manuals, engineering authorizations, repair specifications, work instructions, drawings, and regulatory requirements.
• Utilize approved technical data including Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMM), Component Maintenance Manuals (CMM), Repair Station Manuals (RSM), Engineering Orders (EO), and related technical publications.
• Review completed maintenance documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Company procedures.
• Assist with workflow coordination and task execution to support production schedules and operational objectives.
• Identify maintenance discrepancies, determine corrective actions, and communicate technical findings to maintenance leadership.
• Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to Aircraft Maintenance Technician I and II personnel.
• Support audits, customer visits, regulatory inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with Company policies, FAA regulations, OSHA requirements, and quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from an Aviation Maintenance Technician School (AMTS) preferred.
• Technical, vocational, military, or aviation maintenance training preferred.

• 4 - 7 years of aircraft maintenance experience preferred.
• Previous heavy maintenance, MRO, airline, military, or commercial aviation experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience performing advanced maintenance tasks and troubleshooting aircraft systems.
• Experience utilizing approved technical data, engineering authorizations, and maintenance documentation.
• Experience mentoring or assisting less experienced technicians preferred.

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain airport driving privileges.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including overtime, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts.
• Ability to successfully complete required Company training and qualification programs.

• Aircraft Maintenance Technicians III are not required to furnish personal tools as a condition of employment. The Company will provide the tools necessary for employees in this position to perform their assigned duties.
• Employees may voluntarily use their own personal tools, provided such use is authorized and the tools comply with all Company Tool Control, Tool Accountability, and Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention (FOD) requirements.
• Employees who voluntarily use personal tools are responsible for maintaining those tools in good working condition and are solely responsible for their security, maintenance, and replacement.
• All personal tools used on Company premises must comply with the Company's Tool Control, Tool Accountability, and Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention Program.
• Specialized tooling, calibrated equipment, test equipment, and Company-controlled tooling…