Valero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life. We invite you to join our ~10,000 employees to drive exceptional results for our company, the energy industry and our community.

As a Sr Aircraft Technician you will be responsible for maintaining aircraft airworthiness by completing inspections, repairs, and functional tests. Documents actions by signing-off and completing FAA and Valero required forms, reports, logs, and records. A primary requisite for this position is the ability to make unsupervised safety of flight decisions and possess a high degree of attention to detail.

At Valero, we are committed to advancing the future of energy through innovation, ingenuity and unmatched execution. You can help achieve this goal if you can:

Supervises aircraft maintenance at Authorized Maintenance Facilities.
Applies theoretical, systematical, and creative thinking to perform complex systems troubleshooting so as to minimize impact upon flight schedule and maximize company resources and ensure safety of company aircraft.
Identifies an issue, analyze and research a problem, formulate a solution or a recommendation for review or additional test and analysis.
Maintains complete and accurate aircraft, engine, and appliance records to ensure timely compliance with all inspections, component changes, and airworthiness requirements.
Performs scheduled and unscheduled inspections, maintenance and repairs on aircraft in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations,
FAA regulations, and company policies.
Recognizes and accomplishes tasks/duties to ensure availability of aircraft and provide a high level of customer service.
Makes informed decisions that impact the organization financial and/or mission-related success.
Answers frequent questions and mitigates concerns in an appropriate and professional way with the highest levels of management.
Travels as required for training and off-site monitoring of aircraft maintenance.

This position is hourly nonexempt status, which means you are eligible for overtime pay.

Location: Valero Aviation Facility

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

High School diploma or GED.
5 years of experience as an aircraft technician on a turbine-powered corporate class aircraft while holding valid FAA Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) Certificate, including experience using electronic and internet-based technical manuals, maintenance, and trouble-shooting programs required.
Successful completion of Maintenance Initial training on all turbine-powered company operated aircraft, Maintenance Recurrent training, an aircraft maintenance manager course, and avionics specific training on at least one turbine-powered company operated aircraft required.
FAA Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) Certification.
Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero San Antonio Hanger location.

Preferred Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Gulfstream G280, G500, G600 experience.
FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) Certification.

Need more reasons to work for a company that is both professionally challenging and culturally rewarding? Take a look at some of our best-in-class benefits:

Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program
100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, with immediate vesting
Company-sponsored Pension Plan
Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Programs
Benefits described above are highlights only, subject to an employee’s eligibility and work location.

Position level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Valero's employees are the heart of its success, and there is a reason why the company is an employer of choice in the fuels manufacturing and marketing industry. It’s not just the excellent benefits package, or the opportunities for personal growth, it’s also the caring and committed culture of the organization that makes everyone feel like they’re truly part of a team. For more information, visit Valero.com.

Valero is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero. Valero’s market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites.

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