I am looking for an unlicenced aircraft technician/mechanic job any ideas?

Question

I have got experience in both Airframe and Propulsion and Computered systems

Answer 1

The only way to work on aircraft in this country (US) without an A & P Certificate is work under the direct supervision of some one who has a certificate. Due to liability concerns not many are willing to let someone work on their ticket. Find an FBO who has an A & P on the payroll an needs a laborer to to do the menial tasks and work toward your own certificate.

Answer 2

Having gone this route to get an A&P license, about the best suggestion I could give you is to take a job at an FBO on an airport with a large number of repair stations and major airframe maintenance.

Many aircraft require fueling prior to post maintenance check flights, so this would put you in the position of being able to speak to mechanics as well as get a sense of where you might be able to get a job in maintenance. It also allows you to establish yourself as an intelligent and hard working individual, which will, believe it or not, usually sift through the company until other people start being interested in you.

I've managed to find most of the jobs I've had over the last ten years while I was actually at work. I've been recruited at work, with prospective employers occasionally asking me to lunch for an interview.

Good Luck

Answer 3

Try government contractors. When I was in the Army a lot of our civilian support were not A&P's. Most were mechanics in the Army at some point, but several were not. Most pay well, over $20/hr, but look for the benefits, some don't pay insurance! But, they do pay better if you have a license. Don't know if contractors for Air Force or Navy require a A&P or not. Army is all rotory wing, except for a handfull of planes. Overseas in a combat zone pays 6 digits!! Look these guys up on the net:

Sikorsky Support Services
Dyncorp
Ratheyon
L3/Vertex Aerospace

Answer 4

There must be thousands of experienced and licensed mechanics out there looking for work, I cant imagine you being very competitive, unless you try other countries. You sound as if you may be ex-military, in which case, if you are willing to go elsewhere, there are probably jobs in other countries that also use whatever a/c you worked on. For instance I know there is quite a market for overseas for F-16 mechs and avionics techs.

Answer 5

look at American Airlines Engineering and Maintenance. You will have to be willing to relocate and join the local transport union. Perhaps Northrop-Grumman or Lockheed AMrtin as well.. Not all mechanics, metalworkers, etc, are A&P's. Though it would be a good idea to obtain your license and make yourself more marketable.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

It all depends if you are US or British. If you are American, go back to your own answers, this is the Brit one. If you are a Brit, look in the Sun on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the A & C jobs are in there.

Answer 8

Great opportunities in Central America. There is a "heavy repair" depot down there.

Answer 9

good luck, not many jobs for unlicenced aircraft mechanics, kind of like unlicenced doctors or surgeons.

Answer 10

join the air force