Job in Live Oak, CA
A&P aircraft mechanic
Keep a fleet of five Schweizer Super B Ag Cats and one Air Tractor 602 safe and ready. You work on radial and turbine engines, airframes and spray systems at our Live Oak base. The job is year-round, and we supply the tools.
- Season
- Busiest from May through July
- Location
- 4080 Clark Rd, Live Oak, CA
- Schedule
- Year-round. Quick turns in the busy season, and inspections and heavy work in the winter.
- Pay
- Depends on your experience. We give you the range on the first call.
What you do
- Do the inspections and maintenance that the FAA rules require.
- Repair engines, airframes, spray pumps, booms and nozzles.
- Find and repair corrosion from chemicals and fertilizer.
- Keep the maintenance records and logbooks correct.
- Help the pilots get each aircraft back in the air fast and safe.
What you need
- FAA mechanic certificate with airframe and powerplant ratings (A&P).
Helpful, not required
- Inspection authorization (IA).
- Radial engine experience.
- Turbine engine experience.
- Ag aircraft experience.
Apply
Apply for a&p aircraft mechanic
It takes about two minutes. You can also email your résumé to info@sutterbuttedusters.com, or call (530) 695-2294 (Mon–Fri, 8am–3pm).
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