Position Purpose The Aviation Maintenance Technician is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, airworthiness, and operational readiness of company aircraft based in Long Beach, California. Maintenance activities must comply with applicable FAA regulations, manufacturer requirements, approved maintenance data, and company policies. This position is intended for an experienced aviation maintenance professional who values ownership, independence, and being a trusted member of a small, highly professional aviation team. Serving as the primary on-site technician, this individual is expected to manage day-to-day maintenance needs with limited supervision while maintaining close, proactive communication with the Senior Manager, Aircraft Maintenance and the broader Aviation team. Success in this role requires sound technical judgment, initiative, accountability, attention to detail, and follow-through. The ideal candidate takes pride in anticipating needs, identifying issues early, developing solutions, and seeing responsibilities through to completion while recognizing when technical assistance, management guidance, or additional approvals are appropriate.
About the Opportunity This role offers meaningful responsibility for the condition and readiness of assigned aircraft, along with the autonomy to manage day-to-day maintenance priorities and the support of an experienced Aviation organization when additional resources or guidance are needed. We are looking for someone who wants to take ownership of an aircraft and become a trusted, long-term member of the team - someone interested in developing deep familiarity with the aircraft, crews, operation, and organization while helping us continually improve safety, reliability, and effectiveness.
Essential Job Functions
- Perform troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, inspections, and corrective maintenance in accordance with approved maintenance data and applicable regulations.
- Plan and coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, repairs, and aircraft service requirements.
- Proactively identify and plan for upcoming maintenance requirements, aircraft downtime, parts needs, and potential operational impacts rather than relying solely on assigned tasks or management direction.
- Own maintenance issues through resolution, coordinating internal and external resources as necessary and keeping appropriate stakeholders informed of status and changes.
- Maintain accurate and timely aircraft maintenance records, electronic recordkeeping systems, and required documentation.
- Monitor aircraft maintenance status, upcoming inspections, parts requirements, and potential operational impacts.
- Coordinate parts procurement, inventory management, and vendor support to maintain aircraft readiness.
- Communicate maintenance discrepancies, safety concerns, delays, aircraft availability, and schedule impacts clearly and proactively to the Senior Manager, Aircraft Maintenance and other appropriate stakeholders.
- Coordinate with flight crews and flight scheduling to support aircraft preparation, scheduled departures, and return-to-service requirements.
- Maintain aircraft interiors and exteriors, ground support equipment, and hangar facilities to company standards.
- Work independently while recognizing when technical assistance, management guidance, or additional approvals are necessary.
- Look for opportunities to improve maintenance processes, aircraft reliability, documentation, organization, and overall department effectiveness.
- Maintain professional working relationships with company executives, Board Members, flight crews, administrative personnel, aircraft manufacturers, service centers, and vendors.
Qualifications and Experience
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate required.
- Minimum of five years of aircraft maintenance experience required.
- Prior experience in a corporate flight department preferred.
- Embraer Legacy 500 maintenance experience preferred; experience maintaining comparable business aircraft will also be considered.
- Demonstrated experience troubleshooting aircraft systems, coordinating maintenance activities, and maintaining accurate technical records.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize competing responsibilities, and exercise sound technical judgment.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate maintenance status, technical issues, operational impacts, and recommendations clearly and proactively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated dependability, attention to detail, professionalism, initiative, and commitment to safety.
Performance Expectations
- Maintain aircraft airworthiness and regulatory compliance.
- Support scheduled aircraft departures through proper planning, preparation, and timely completion of assigned responsibilities.
- Promptly communicate maintenance issues, operational risks, and unexpected events.
- Complete assigned work and documentation accurately and within established timelines.
- Operate with a high degree of ownership: anticipate needs, identify problems early, develop solutions, communicate appropriately, and follow responsibilities through completion without requiring continual direction.
- Demonstrate consistent reliability, initiative, accountability, and effective coordination with the Senior Manager, Aircraft Maintenance and the broader Aviation team.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and professional aircraft maintenance environment.
Salary Range: $110,000-$130,000 annually + bonus eligibility + benefits The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors. Work Authorization Notice: Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship or immigration support for this position. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.
Benefits
Employees (and their eligible family members) may enroll in the following types of insurance coverage: medical, dental, vision, legal, and accidental death and dismemberment, as well as FSA/HSA (depending on enrolled medical plan). Yum! also provides short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. Employees may enroll in our 401(k) plan. Yum! provides 4 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, a floating day off and 2 paid days for volunteer time each calendar year. To learn more about working at Yum! -Click here. At Yum!, one of our core values is to Believe in ALL People. This means seeing the value in everyone and unlocking their full potential to be their best self. YUM! Brands, Inc. (including its subsidiaries Yum Restaurant Services Group, LLC (“YRSG”) and Yum Connect, LLC (“Yum Digital and Technology”) (collectively, “Yum”) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic. Yum! is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs. US Job Seekers/Employees - Click here to view the “Know Your Rights” poster and supplement and the Pay Transparency Policy Statement. Beware of fake job postings using Yum! and/or our brand logos -- KFC, Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill -- on fraudulent sites. Yum! Brands only posts jobs on official career pages and never asks for money during onboarding. Avoid unsolicited contacts via Telegram, WhatsApp or similar social apps.