LIFT Academy Galveston – Aircraft Maintenance Technician

››LIFT Academy Galveston – Aircraft Maintenance Technician# LIFT Academy Galveston – Aircraft Maintenance Technician by Republic Airways## Job role insights

Date Posted January 12, 2026

Employment Type

Full Time Category

A&PSalary Range Negotiable Cost  of Living View details for Galveston Locations Galveston , Texas Application## Description
** REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

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* * The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to perform this job.
* EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE.
* High school diploma or equivalent with an FAA Airframe and Powerplant license.
* Experience using a computer to look up information and input data.
* Able to work both in a team setting and individually.

PREFERRED

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
* Previous experience as an A&P mechanic or airline experience.
* Avionics experience is preferred
* Experience with General Aviation piston aircraft
* Superior communication skills, both written and verbal
* Excellent electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills REGULATORY
* Able to pass an FAA required 10 year work history review and pass criminal background and fingerprint checks.
* Willing to submit to and pass FAA and Company mandated random drug and alcohol tests.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
* Must possess the required tools.
* Must understand and follow aircraft maintenance manuals.
* Able to work both in a team setting and individually.
* Strong interpersonal skills.
* Detail oriented.
* Must successfully pass background check and drug test
* Possess a stable employment history.
* Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License and a clean driving record.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, write and understand the English language.  Ability to read and interpret documents such               as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine               reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively and be understood before groups of associates                 of the organization.

REASONING/PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or               diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.

DECISION MAKING Possess decision making skills.  Makes limited decisions and determines best methods to solve problems by referring to established precedents and policies.  Impact of decisions is moderately low.
** PHYSICAL DEMANDS*
* * The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
** Able to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle and feel, reach with hands and arms at least 90% of    the time.
* Able to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl up to 60% of the time.
* Able to lift up to 50 pounds at least 35% of the time.
* Able to lift or move 75 pounds over 70% of the time.
* Must be able to see to perform work and to see approaching vehicles, aircraft and machinery.
** WORK ENVIRONMENT*
* * The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
** Work near moving mechanical parts, work with fumes or airborne particles over 90% of the time.
* Work in high, precarious places up to 50% of the time.
* Work around toxic or caustic chemicals up to 30% of the time.
* Withstand risk of electric shock and work with explosives up to 10% of the time.
* Work in outdoor weather conditions inside and outside an open air hangar up to 100% of the time.
* The work environment can be very loud.
* Able to wear a respirator and protective equipment for testing and regular duties.  This includes minimal facial hair in order to ensure proper fit in of respirator in accordance with OSHA regulations.
* Able to work nights, evenings, weekends and holidays to support 24 hour operations.
** TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
** Able to travel up to 5% of the time, including overnight stays.
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