Coast Guard · AMT

Aviation Maintenance Technician: civilian jobs and transferable skills

Coast Guard AMT Aviation Maintenance Technician experience builds transferable skills in aircraft maintenance, aircraft inspection, aircraft troubleshooting, engines & propulsion, hydraulics, aircraft structures, flight control systems, mechanical systems, preventative maintenance, technical manuals, maintenance documentation, and inspection. CivLaunch currently matches 21 open civilian jobs to this specialty, including Aircraft Mechanic at Vertex Aerospace, Aircraft Maintenance Technician at Empire Airlines, and Mechanical Team Lead at General Dynamics.

About the AMT specialty

Inspects, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs Coast Guard aircraft mechanical systems, including engines, powertrains, propellers, and hydraulics, and services airframe structures such as the fuselage, wings, rotor blades, and control surfaces. Flies as aircrew in roles such as flight mechanic, loadmaster, or dropmaster, and documents maintenance in aircraft records. Typically assigned to air stations.

Transferable skills

  • Aircraft Maintenance
  • Aircraft Inspection
  • Aircraft Troubleshooting
  • Engines & Propulsion
  • Hydraulics
  • Aircraft Structures
  • Flight Control Systems
  • Mechanical Systems
  • Preventative Maintenance
  • Technical Manuals
  • Maintenance Documentation
  • Inspection

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21 jobs match AMT Aviation Maintenance Technician

Ranked by how many of your skills each job uses. Strong matches share the most.

  1. Aircraft Mechanic

    Vertex Aerospace · Patuxent River, MD

    Strong Match
    • $47.67 an hour
    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • Clearance-eligible
    • 4+ years

    C-130 mechanic with test squadron VX-20 at Patuxent River. Troubleshoots and repairs structures, landing gear, controls, engines, and auxiliary systems, removes and installs engines, performs flight inspections, and logs work under NAMP. Needs four years of recent C-130 experience and Secret clearance eligibility.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to aircraft maintenance, aircraft inspection, and aircraft troubleshooting.

    Shares 8 of your 12 skills:

    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • Aircraft Inspection
    • Aircraft Troubleshooting
    • Engines & Propulsion
    • Hydraulics
    • Aircraft Structures
    • Flight Control Systems
    • Maintenance Documentation
    View on Vertex Aerospace Careers Search requisition 61983 on careers.gov2x.com · Added Aug 27
  2. Aircraft Maintenance Technician

    Empire Airlines · Great Falls, MT

    Strong Match
    • $38.67–$43.70 an hour
    • Aircraft Maintenance

    Line A&P mechanic for Empire Airlines at its Great Falls, Montana station. Inspects and repairs airframes, engines, and hydraulic, electrical, and structural systems, troubleshoots pilot write-ups, changes engines, and logs all work to FAA and program standards, with up to 25% field travel. Requires an A&P certificate and high school diploma.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to aircraft maintenance, aircraft inspection, and aircraft troubleshooting.

    Shares 9 of your 12 skills:

    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • Aircraft Inspection
    • Aircraft Troubleshooting
    • Engines & Propulsion
    • Hydraulics
    • Aircraft Structures
    • Preventative Maintenance
    • Technical Manuals
    • Maintenance Documentation
    • FAA A&P certificate required
    View Job On recruiting.paylocity.com · Added Sep 25
  3. Mechanical Team Lead

    General Dynamics · Point Mugu, CA

    Strong Match
    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • Clearance-eligible
    • 5+ years

    Working lead for Jet Aviation's aircraft maintenance team at Point Mugu. Plans mechanical tasks, reports test status, assigns technicians, runs engines, handles inspections and repairs, and checks records against repair station and FAA standards. Requires an FAA A&P and five years of heavy maintenance on mid-size or larger aircraft.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to aircraft maintenance, aircraft inspection, and aircraft troubleshooting.

    Shares 10 of your 12 skills:

    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • Aircraft Inspection
    • Aircraft Troubleshooting
    • Engines & Propulsion
    • Aircraft Structures
    • Flight Control Systems
    • Mechanical Systems
    • Preventative Maintenance
    • Technical Manuals
    • Maintenance Documentation
    • FAA A&P certificate required
    View Job On jobs.jetaviation.com · Added Aug 26
  4. Aircraft Maintenance Technician

    Cutter Aviation · Broomfield, CO

    Strong Match
    • $30–$45 an hour
    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • 2+ years

    Airframe and powerplant technician at Cutter Aviation's Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport shop working on Pilatus PC-12 and PC-24 aircraft. Handles scheduled maintenance, major inspections, troubleshooting, component changes, engine runs, and modifications under Part 145 repair station procedures. Requires an A&P certificate and two years of business aircraft maintenance experience.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to aircraft maintenance, aircraft inspection, and aircraft troubleshooting.

    Shares 8 of your 12 skills:

    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • Aircraft Inspection
    • Aircraft Troubleshooting
    • Engines & Propulsion
    • Mechanical Systems
    • Preventative Maintenance
    • Technical Manuals
    • Maintenance Documentation
    • FAA A&P certificate required
    View Job On cutteraviation.com · Added Sep 25
  5. Aircraft Maintenance Technician

    Banyan Air Service · Fort Lauderdale, FL

    Strong Match
    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • 5+ years

    A&P mechanic at Banyan Air Service's Fort Lauderdale Part 145 repair station, maintaining turbine business aircraft from King Airs to Gulfstreams. Performs inspections and repairs on airframes, engines, and components, looks up tasks and parts in manufacturer manuals, tags removed parts, and supports AOG travel. Requires an A&P, five years of hands-on experience on business jets, and personal tools.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to aircraft maintenance, aircraft inspection, and aircraft troubleshooting.

    Shares 7 of your 12 skills:

    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • Aircraft Inspection
    • Aircraft Troubleshooting
    • Engines & Propulsion
    • Mechanical Systems
    • Technical Manuals
    • Maintenance Documentation
    • FAA A&P certificate required
    View Job On banyanair.acquiretm.com · Added Sep 25
  6. Aircraft Maintenance Technician

    Airshare · Wichita, KS

    Strong Match
    • Aircraft Maintenance

    A&P mechanic for the Airshare private jet fleet at Colonel James Jabara Airport in Wichita. Handles scheduled maintenance, repairs worn or damaged components, performs pre- and post-flight checks, reports discrepancies, and completes return-to-service records under FAA rules and the company maintenance manual. Requires an A&P and high school diploma; five years of general aviation maintenance preferred.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to aircraft maintenance, aircraft inspection, and aircraft troubleshooting.

    Shares 7 of your 12 skills:

    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • Aircraft Inspection
    • Aircraft Troubleshooting
    • Mechanical Systems
    • Preventative Maintenance
    • Technical Manuals
    • Maintenance Documentation
    • FAA A&P certificate required
    View Job On paycomonline.net · Added Sep 25
  7. A&P Mechanic (Traveler)

    Empire Airlines · Hayden, ID

    Strong Match
    • $36.67–$41.70 an hour
    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • 2+ years

    Traveling A&P mechanic for Empire Airlines, a cargo feeder and charter operator based in Hayden, Idaho. Keeps company aircraft airworthy at outstations, works each task on the job cards to the maintenance manual and FAA rules, and completes maintenance records. Frequent travel and long stretches away; two years on type preferred; $36.67 to $41.70 an hour including adders.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to aircraft maintenance, aircraft inspection, and aircraft troubleshooting.

    Shares 7 of your 12 skills:

    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • Aircraft Inspection
    • Aircraft Troubleshooting
    • Engines & Propulsion
    • Mechanical Systems
    • Technical Manuals
    • Maintenance Documentation
    • FAA A&P certificate required
    View Job On recruiting.paylocity.com · Added Oct 1
  8. A&P Mechanic

    Empire Airlines · Anchorage, AK

    Strong Match
    • $45.67–$50.70 an hour
    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • 2+ years

    A&P mechanic for Empire Airlines in Anchorage, Alaska. Keeps the company's cargo feeder aircraft airworthy, works each job card to manufacturer manuals and the approved maintenance program, and keeps maintenance records accurate and on time. Up to 25 percent travel; two years on type preferred; $45.67 to $50.70 an hour including a regional adder and certificate pay.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to aircraft maintenance, aircraft inspection, and aircraft troubleshooting.

    Shares 7 of your 12 skills:

    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • Aircraft Inspection
    • Aircraft Troubleshooting
    • Engines & Propulsion
    • Mechanical Systems
    • Technical Manuals
    • Maintenance Documentation
    • FAA A&P certificate required
    View Job On recruiting.paylocity.com · Added Oct 1
  9. Aircraft Maintenance Technician

    Cutter Aviation · San Antonio, TX

    Strong Match
    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • 5+ years

    Aircraft maintenance technician at the Cutter Aviation repair station in San Antonio, Texas, working on business aircraft such as HondaJets, Pilatus, Citations, and Learjets. Performs scheduled maintenance and major inspections, troubleshoots and repairs airframe systems and engines, swaps components, runs leak checks and engine runs, and documents each discrepancy to repair-station rules. Five years of experience; A&P preferred.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to aircraft maintenance, aircraft inspection, and aircraft troubleshooting.

    Shares 7 of your 12 skills:

    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • Aircraft Inspection
    • Aircraft Troubleshooting
    • Engines & Propulsion
    • Mechanical Systems
    • Technical Manuals
    • Maintenance Documentation
    View Job On cutteraviation.com · Added Oct 1
  10. Airframe Technician

    Duncan Aviation · Battle Creek, MI

    Strong Match
    • Aircraft Maintenance

    Airframe technician on Learjet business jets at Duncan Aviation in Battle Creek, hiring from entry level up. Inspects, services, troubleshoots, and repairs aircraft systems and documents work in the company work order system. Requires an FAA Airframe certificate; Powerplant preferred.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to aircraft maintenance, aircraft inspection, and aircraft troubleshooting.

    Shares 7 of your 12 skills:

    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • Aircraft Inspection
    • Aircraft Troubleshooting
    • Aircraft Structures
    • Mechanical Systems
    • Preventative Maintenance
    • Maintenance Documentation
    • FAA A&P certificate required
    View Job On duncanaviation.workgr8.com · Added Aug 27
  11. Aircraft Maintenance Technician

    Cutter Aviation · Addison, TX

    Strong Match
    • $30–$45 an hour
    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • 5+ years

    Aircraft maintenance technician at Cutter Aviation in Addison, Texas, working on HondaJet, Pilatus, TBM, Citation, Learjet, and other business aircraft. Performs routine maintenance and major inspections, troubleshoots and repairs systems and engines, swaps components, and runs engine and operational checks under FAA rules. Needs five years of aircraft maintenance and Part 135/145 knowledge; A&P preferred.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to aircraft maintenance, aircraft inspection, and aircraft troubleshooting.

    Shares 6 of your 12 skills:

    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • Aircraft Inspection
    • Aircraft Troubleshooting
    • Engines & Propulsion
    • Technical Manuals
    • Maintenance Documentation
    View Job On cutteraviation.com · Added Sep 29
  12. Egress Systems Technician

    Vertex Aerospace · Meridian, MS

    Good Match
    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • 3+ years

    T-45 egress and life support technician at NAS Meridian. Removes, inspects, and reinstalls ejection seats and canopy explosives, maintains oxygen and environmental systems, and supports flight line operations. Requires three years of ejection seat maintenance and a military or factory seat course.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to aircraft maintenance, aircraft inspection, and mechanical systems.

    Shares 7 of your 12 skills:

    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • Aircraft Inspection
    • Mechanical Systems
    • Preventative Maintenance
    • Technical Manuals
    • Maintenance Documentation
    • Inspection
    View on Vertex Aerospace Careers Search requisition 62322 on careers.gov2x.com · Added Aug 27
  13. Aircraft Mechanic

    Vertex Aerospace · Point Mugu, CA

    Good Match
    • $57.79 an hour
    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • Clearance-eligible
    • 10+ years

    Senior P-8 airframes mechanic at Point Mugu under a union agreement. Maintains airframes, ordnance, egress, engines, and related systems, isolates faults, and directs junior technicians. Requires ten years of Navy, Marine, or Coast Guard O-level experience on type, C-school, and CDI/CDQAR; A&P with IA may substitute.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to aircraft maintenance, aircraft troubleshooting, and engines & propulsion.

    Shares 6 of your 12 skills:

    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • Aircraft Troubleshooting
    • Engines & Propulsion
    • Hydraulics
    • Aircraft Structures
    • Flight Control Systems
    • Requires: Navy/USMC/USCG C-school in specialty; CDI/CDQAR qualification
    View on Vertex Aerospace Careers Search requisition 61164 on careers.gov2x.com · Added Aug 27
  14. Facilities Maintenance Technician

    C&L Aviation Group · Bangor, ME

    Good Match
    • $22–$28 an hour
    • Technical Services

    Facilities maintenance technician at the C&L Aviation hangar complex in Bangor, Maine. Keeps buildings, grounds, generators, and diesel vehicles and equipment running, diagnosing engines, pumps, motors, and hydraulics from manuals and wiring diagrams, handling light plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and HVAC work, answering urgent repair calls, and logging work orders. Pays $22 to $28 an hour.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to hydraulics, mechanical systems, and preventative maintenance.

    Shares 6 of your 12 skills:

    • Hydraulics
    • Mechanical Systems
    • Preventative Maintenance
    • Technical Manuals
    • Maintenance Documentation
    • Inspection
    View Job On careers.cla.aero · Added Sep 29
  15. Aircraft Maintenance Technician

    C&L Aviation Group · Bangor, ME

    Good Match
    • $32 an hour
    • Aircraft Maintenance

    A&P mechanic at C&L Aviation Services in Bangor, Maine, doing heavy maintenance and modification work on regional and corporate aircraft. Inspects, repairs, and troubleshoots structures, mechanical systems, and electronics as part of a hangar team. Requires an FAA A&P certificate and troubleshooting experience; Challenger, ERJ, Dash 8, or Saab 340 time is a plus.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to aircraft maintenance, aircraft inspection, and aircraft troubleshooting.

    Shares 5 of your 12 skills:

    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • Aircraft Inspection
    • Aircraft Troubleshooting
    • Aircraft Structures
    • Mechanical Systems
    • FAA A&P certificate required
    View Job On careers.cla.aero · Added Sep 25
  16. Quality Control Inspector

    Cutter Aviation · Addison, TX

    Potential Match
    • $45–$52 an hour
    • Aircraft Inspection

    Quality control inspector supporting the Chief Inspector at Cutter Aviation's Addison, TX repair station. Inspects completed repairs and discrepancy write-ups, checks paperwork and sign-offs, performs aircraft inspections, researches logbooks, and helps return aircraft to service. Requires an FAA A&P certificate, a high school diploma or GED, and solid knowledge of FAA repair station rules.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to aircraft maintenance, aircraft inspection, and technical manuals.

    Shares 5 of your 12 skills:

    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • Aircraft Inspection
    • Technical Manuals
    • Maintenance Documentation
    • Inspection
    • FAA A&P certificate required
    View Job On cutteraviation.com · Added Sep 25
  17. Turbine Engine Technician

    Cadorath · Broussard, LA

    Potential Match
    • Propulsion
    • 2+ years

    Helicopter turbine engine technician at Cadorath's Rolls-Royce authorized overhaul center in Broussard, Louisiana. Tears down, rebuilds, and troubleshoots M250 and RR300 engines and modules, measures parts against manual limits, and runs shop tooling and fixtures under FAA rules. Needs two years of M250 or RR300 overhaul experience; FAA powerplant certificate preferred. DOT drug testing applies.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to aircraft maintenance, aircraft troubleshooting, and engines & propulsion.

    Shares 5 of your 12 skills:

    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • Aircraft Troubleshooting
    • Engines & Propulsion
    • Technical Manuals
    • Inspection
    View Job On cadorath.com · Added Sep 25
  18. Assembly Inspector

    Lockheed Martin · Fort Worth, TX

    Potential Match
    • $34.34–$54.27 an hour
    • Aircraft Inspection

    Production-line inspector at Lockheed Martin Fort Worth checking finished aircraft systems (electrical, hydraulic, engine, flight controls, structures) during final acceptance. Accepts or rejects work against specifications and drawings and clears material review items. Must pass an inspector assessment; military maintenance experience is valued.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to aircraft inspection, engines & propulsion, and hydraulics.

    Shares 6 of your 12 skills:

    • Aircraft Inspection
    • Engines & Propulsion
    • Hydraulics
    • Aircraft Structures
    • Flight Control Systems
    • Inspection
    View Job On lockheedmartin.eightfold.ai · Added Aug 25
  19. Avionics Technician

    Vertex Aerospace · San Angelo, TX

    Potential Match
    • Avionics

    C-12 avionics mechanic at Goodfellow AFB. Inspects, repairs, and installs avionics, wiring, and flight control components, troubleshoots discrepancies using manuals and schematics, and treats corrosion. Requires an FAA A&P and high school diploma.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to aircraft maintenance, aircraft inspection, and aircraft troubleshooting.

    Shares 5 of your 12 skills:

    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • Aircraft Inspection
    • Aircraft Troubleshooting
    • Flight Control Systems
    • Technical Manuals
    • FAA A&P certificate required
    View on Vertex Aerospace Careers Search requisition 62511 on careers.gov2x.com · Added Aug 27
  20. Structures Technician

    Empire Airlines · Hayden, ID

    Potential Match
    • $31.67–$36.70 an hour
    • Aircraft Structures
    • 2+ years

    Structural repair technician at Empire Airlines' MRO hangar in Hayden, Idaho. Repairs airline aircraft structures and components per work cards and the approved maintenance program, and keeps records accurate. Requires an FAA Airframe certificate and two years of commercial or military heavy-check structures experience; up to 25% travel. Starting total pay is $31.67 to $36.70 an hour.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to aircraft maintenance, aircraft structures, and technical manuals.

    Shares 4 of your 12 skills:

    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • Aircraft Structures
    • Technical Manuals
    • Maintenance Documentation
    • Requires: FAA Airframe certificate
    View Job On recruiting.paylocity.com · Added Sep 25
  21. Composites Technician

    Empire Airlines · Hayden, ID

    Potential Match
    • $31.67–$36.70 an hour
    • Aircraft Structures

    Composites technician at Empire Airlines' Hayden, Idaho repair station. Repairs composite aircraft parts and components following the repair station manual, manufacturer data, and FAA rules, tags and controls removed parts, and documents all work and training. Qualification is shown through experience, training, or practical tests; A&P certificates earn pay adders.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to aircraft maintenance, aircraft structures, and technical manuals.

    Shares 4 of your 12 skills:

    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • Aircraft Structures
    • Technical Manuals
    • Maintenance Documentation
    View Job On recruiting.paylocity.com · Added Sep 25