Full-Time

Aircraft Maintenance Technician 2

Clay Lacy Aviation

Clay Lacy Aviation

501-1,000 employees

Private aviation services: charter, management, MRO

Compensation Overview

$54 - $60/hr

+ $2,000 sign-on bonus

Santa Ana, CA, USA

Hybrid

Requires 75% travel in Southern California and 5% travel outside Southern California.

Category
Aerospace Engineering (1)

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Requirements
  • An Airframe and Power Plant license is required.
  • Experience in mobile repair or aircraft-on-ground support environments is required.
  • At least 3 years of experience maintaining, servicing, and troubleshooting corporate jet aircraft as a licensed Airframe and Power Plant technician is required.
  • The candidate must pass pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
  • Basic knowledge of aircraft drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams is required.
  • The candidate must be able to identify discrepancies and prioritize and organize workflow.
  • The candidate must be able to work in confined spaces, at heights, and in non-environmentally controlled conditions.
  • The candidate must be available to work different shifts and weekends as requested.
  • The candidate must be willing to travel extensively within the region and occasionally outside the region.
Responsibilities
  • Perform troubleshooting, repairs, inspections, modifications, and service on a variety of customer aircraft with minimal supervision.
  • Travel to customer aircraft for maintenance events and technical training.
  • Perform and document completed work in accordance with current technical data and company policy.
  • Interact frequently with customers.
  • Follow Clay Lacy Aviation, Federal Aviation Administration, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration policies and procedures.
  • Maintain proficiency with tools, techniques, and acceptable aircraft-maintenance practices.
  • Ensure materials are properly received before installation on aircraft.
  • Verify that material shelf life has not expired before use.
  • Verify calibrated tooling due dates and condition before use.
  • Participate in continuous-improvement projects as directed.
  • Promote an efficient and professional work environment.
  • Perform other assigned duties.
Desired Qualifications
  • Demonstrated analytical and critical-thinking skills.
  • The ability to take initiative and execute assigned tasks in a timely manner.
  • The ability to communicate effectively with management, peers, and external parties.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • The ability to work effectively as part of a team and under extreme pressure.

Clay Lacy Aviation offers a full range of private aviation services, including private jet charter, aircraft management, maintenance, avionics, interiors, and FBO services. Its aircraft management acts as a private flight department for owners, handling crews, maintenance, financing, and reporting, with charter revenue helping offset ownership costs; it also operates FAA Part 145 repair stations and world-class FBOs at key airports. The company sets itself apart through the founder’s decades of aviation experience, a broad, integrated service network, and strong client relationships that boost charter revenue per hour. Its goal is to provide a seamless, safe, and cost-efficient private air travel ecosystem while expanding leadership in sustainability and luxury travel.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

1968

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What believers are saying

  • August 7, 2026 deal removes management complexity and lets leadership focus on FBOs.
  • World Cup 2026 no-fee FBO policy boosts customer goodwill and transient traffic.
  • September 9, 2026 site updates show active pricing, hiring, and operational continuity.

What critics are saying

  • Solairus closes the charter-sale by September 30, 2026, stripping Clay Lacy's core revenue.
  • Ramirez v. Clay Lacy Aviation settlement deadlines run through November 30, 2026.
  • If FBO and MRO underperform, Clay Lacy becomes a hollow regional operator.

What makes Clay Lacy Aviation unique

  • Van Nuys, John Wayne, and Oxford give Clay Lacy premium airport control.
  • 24/7 Part 145 repair at Van Nuys supports AOG customers fast.
  • SAF at Van Nuys and John Wayne backs a visible sustainability pitch.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Pet Insurance

Wellness Program

Company News

Aviation International News
Aug 7th, 2026
Solairus Aviation.

Solairus Aviation. Solairus To Acquire Clay Lacy Air Charter Management Biz Combined fleet would top 500 managed aircraft August 7, 2026 Solairus Aviation is acquiring Clay Lacy Aviation's aircraft management and charter divisions, which would push the former's managed fleet beyond 500 aircraft. According to Solairus, this deal - announced today and set to close next month - will make it the world's largest business aircraft management provider. Brian Kirkdoffer, chair of Clay Lacy's board, said the deal will allow Clay Lacy to sharpen its focus on its remaining FBO, maintenance, and real estate operations. The deal is subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions. Financial terms were not disclosed. "With this transaction, Solairus solidifies its position as the leading pure-play aircraft management company in the world," said Solairus founder and CEO Dan Drohan. "It is about people, relationships, trust, and service." The combined company will be "better equipped to enhance the client experience while maintaining the high-touch, personalized management services that have been the hallmark of Solairus and Clay Lacy," he added. The deal stemmed from overlapping values between the two companies around safety and culture, Kirkdoffer said. "We know that we're putting our valued clients in good hands with Solairus." Solairus currently manages roughly 360 aircraft from more than 100 bases across North America, while Clay Lacy manages about 140 aircraft. Once the deal closes, Solairus will run the combined operation out of its Petaluma, California headquarters, as well as offices in Los Angeles and New York.

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Aug 6th, 2026
Solairus agrees to buy Clay Lacy Aviation in mega-deal

The acquisition of Clay Lacy by Solairus creates a charter fleet with nearly 200 aircraft, including 150 large cabin and ultra-long haul jets