A&P Jobs

[CrippleHawk]

Does any one know where any companies (prefer GA) taking entry level A&P mechanics. in THe Northeast area of the US, NY VT VA MD PA and NC.

[fadec]

Sorry, I don't know any specific companies, but you might want to try this site:

http://www.jsfirm.com/

Unfortunately a job at Wal-Mart Lube Express pays more than many A&P jobs today, but I really do wish you the best of luck.

[Flyingtower]

Have you looked in Trade-A-Plane? Take a peek in the employment or help wanted section. I'm sure you can find a few there.

[AZBigDog]

Originally Posted by fadec

Sorry, I don't know any specific companies, but you might want to try this site:

http://www.jsfirm.com/

Unfortunately a job at Wal-Mart Lube Express pays more than many A&P jobs today, but I really do wish you the best of luck.

I agree.

jsfirm.com is a great resource for locating jobs all over the country and even overseas. Lots of GA stuff on there. Good luck in your search.

Al

[scramjet]

Originally Posted by fadec

Sorry, I don't know any specific companies, but you might want to try this site:

http://www.jsfirm.com/

Unfortunately a job at Wal-Mart Lube Express pays more than many A&P jobs today, but I really do wish you the best of luck.

Man, I'm only 19 and I remember when the starting wage at many major airlines was around $25/hour. Seems like the mechanics' unions just like ALPA need to get their rears in gear as well.

[fadec]

Just a sign of the times.

Maintenance is usually the first thing to get cut.

With exception of American Airlines I believe all the majors are outsourcing the majority of their heavy maintenance. Delta (my employer) for example:

MD-88 & 90's are overhauled in Guadalajara, Mexico.They tried Avborne in Miami (previously known as Sabre Tech in the Valu-Jet days) but things didn't work out. Some are also done by AAR.

767ER's - Man they have been everywhere. Up until last year ACTS (Air Canada Technical Services) was working most of them, but that contract went bye bye. ACTS actually did a good job, but Delta decided to send them to Hong Kong.

Majority of the 737-800 and 777 work is still done in house.

All about $$$. We could somewhat compete when the work was being outsourced in the U.S. Its impossible to compete when it goes over the border completed by unlicensed individuals making peanuts. I might also add that these workers in the foreign repair stations are not subject to drug testing and background checks like the folks here in the good ole U.S.A.

There are still some good jobs out there. FedEx and UPS for example. The FedEx guys just got a raise and the starting pay for a FedEx tech is more than a topped out Delta guy. Heck, actually its even more than a Lead Technician at Delta.

[scramjet]

Originally Posted by fadec

Just a sign of the times.

Maintenance is usually the first thing to get cut.

With exception of American Airlines I believe all the majors are outsourcing the majority of their heavy maintenance. Delta (my employer) for example:

MD-88 & 90's are overhauled in Guadalajara, Mexico.They tried Avborne in Miami (previously known as Sabre Tech in the Valu-Jet days) but things didn't work out. Some are also done by AAR.

767ER's - Man they have been everywhere. Up until last year ACTS (Air Canada Technical Services) was working most of them, but that contract went bye bye. ACTS actually did a good job, but Delta decided to send them to Hong Kong.

Majority of the 737-800 and 777 work is still done in house.

All about $$$. We could somewhat compete when the work was being outsourced in the U.S. Its impossible to compete when it goes over the border completed by unlicensed individuals making peanuts. I might also add that these workers in the foreign repair stations are not subject to drug testing and background checks like the folks here in the good ole U.S.A.

There are still some good jobs out there. FedEx and UPS for example. The FedEx guys just got a raise and the starting pay for a FedEx tech is more than a topped out Delta guy. Heck, actually its even more than a Lead Technician at Delta.

Yeah, it's pretty scary about the background checks, this Air Force colonel in Aviation Week recently wrote about an investigation conducted where known Al-Qaeda operatives were shown to be working on US airliners abroad. I've also heard that in some places, there is 100 or more unlicensed and untrained guys working under the supervision of one licensed technician.

The sad part is the American public couldn't care less as long as they get their cheap tickets. The only way they will care is if a plane crash is linked to outsourced maintenance. Aviation maintenance is a highly skilled occupation, not something anybody can pick up a wrench and do.

[bunghole]

Originally Posted by CrippleHawk

Does any one know where any companies (prefer GA) taking entry level A&P mechanics. in THe Northeast area of the US, NY VT VA MD PA and NC.

Apply at Gulfstream in GA. They are always hiring.

http://www.gulfstream.com/careers/index.htm

[CrippleHawk]

Thanks everyone

[TexasFlyer]

Try Falcon Jet in New Jersey and Delaware.

www.dassaultfalcon.com


Try Standard Aero/ Landmark Aviation in White Plains NY (HPN). They have trouble finding people many times, although not sure if they'll hire entry level. If not, that's a tough field to hire people for. So try any shop at White Plains.

You can also try Jet Aviation in MA. They hire entry level at times. I believe they have locations in Bedford (outside of Boston where they tend to hire East Coast Aerotech grads... school changed names to something else years ago) and a place in Western MA (I think in Westfield or Springfield, MA).

Pretty much, I'd advise applying at every FBO and Repair Station within 50 miles of places you would like to live. Persistence will land you a job. And then a little experience with some more persistence will land you the job you'll enjoy the most down the road.

[grnclvrs]

ECAT changed to Wyotech. It was a division of WIT when I went there.

Cripplehawk, don't limit yourself to GA at the entry level. It is a lot harder to get a foot in the door in GA. Go to a regional for a year or two and then it will be easier to get a GA job as you are not green anymore.

[CcrlR737AMT]

Originally Posted by Flyingtower

Have you looked in Trade-A-Plane? Take a peek in the employment or help wanted section. I'm sure you can find a few there.

Check out the airport directories, they will have FBO listings and call them to see if they are looking. TAP is good for job hunting as well. They have listings from all over the country.

[CrippleHawk]

Originally Posted by grnclvrs

ECAT changed to Wyotech. It was a division of WIT when I went there.

Cripplehawk, don't limit yourself to GA at the entry level. It is a lot harder to get a foot in the door in GA. Go to a regional for a year or two and then it will be easier to get a GA job as you are not green anymore.

It's not that I am green .It is because I am dormant. I had my license in July,11 2005. But I did not touch an aircraft well........... since 11/2006
(could not find work so I'm starting over)

[CrippleHawk]

JUst want to say thank you to every one that responded. I just got hired a while ago for a regional airline at KIAD (Washington Dulles). I am now currently in "buyback status" but hopefully I will be out of it soon. Thanks for all of your help and good luck in your careers

CrippleHawk