DOUBLE M AVIATION
Double M Aviation is an A&P/IA-owned and operated maintenance facility located at Lakeland Linder International Airport. Our focus is on providing quality maintenance to general aviation aircraft owners by cultivating a family-friendly environment for both customers and employees. Breaking with the traditional aviation culture of cyclical hiring and layoffs, Double M Aviation believes that hiring a new employee is making a commitment to long-term employment. This approach allows our employees to create relationships with co-workers and customers that foster communication, trust, and ultimately, quality aircraft maintenance.
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Job Description:
Our entry-level and apprentice A&P Technicians repair, troubleshoot, inspect, and perform maintenance on privately owned, general aviation aircraft. They communicate with the lead technician regarding issues or problems that arise during maintenance and document all work performed on company provided forms.
Is this position right for you? Our ideal candidate is someone who:
- Is a U.S. Citizen
- Can be enrolled in an ongoing drug & alcohol testing program.
- Holds an A&P License (or has the ability to obtain it within 90 days of employment).
- Has General Aviation (piston and turbo prop) experience.
- Works according to written and/or verbal instructions.
- Communicates as required to receive and understand work assignments.
- Demonstrates a commitment to excellence, both professionally and personally.
Job Description:
The Shop Assistant plays a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness and organization of our aviation shop and surrounding grounds. They report to the Assistant Director of Maintenance, carrying out daily, weekly, and monthly tasks needed to ensure the shop is tidy and clean at all times.
Responsibilities:
- Surface Cleaning: Thoroughly clean and sanitize all surfaces, including floors, countertops, and workbenches, using appropriate cleaning solutions and equipment.
- Floor Care: Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors regularly to remove dirt, debris, and spills, ensuring a hazard-free and polished appearance.
- Sanitization: Disinfect commonly touched surfaces such as doorknobs, handrails, and restroom fixtures to prevent the spread of germs and maintain a hygienic environment.
- Restroom Maintenance: Ensure restrooms are clean, stocked with essential supplies, and free of unpleasant odors by regularly cleaning and sanitizing toilets, sinks, mirrors, and other fixtures.
- Trash Disposal: Empty waste bins and disposal of trash in designated receptacles, maintaining cleanliness and preventing the accumulation of debris throughout the facility.
- Vehicle Detailing: Perform detailed cleaning of company aircraft and automobile exteriors and interiors to meet company standards and enhance the overall presentation of our fleet.
- Window Cleaning: Clean windows, glass doors, and other transparent surfaces to ensure optimal visibility and contribute to the overall cleanliness and aesthetic appeal of the facility.
- Supply Availability: Ensure the availability of necessary cleaning supplies and equipment and communicate with management to notify them when supplies are running low, ensuring uninterrupted operations.
- Specialized Cleaning Tasks: Tackle specific cleaning tasks and challenges as assigned by management to maintain a pristine environment.
Qualifications:
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high cleanliness standards.
- Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude towards teamwork.
- Physical stamina to perform tasks that may require lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
- Ability to work in all weather conditions.
Competitive
- We feel that employees are able to add value to our company when they have the tools available to them to limit their day-to-day stressors that occur both inside and outside of the workplace. To that end, Double M Aviation offers fully paid medical insurance for our employees. We cover 100% of the monthly premium so it’s never a question of if the insurance is affordable
- We think everyone should have options. Our current healthcare plan has a Health Savings Account (HSA) option. Our employees are encouraged to contribute to this pre-tax plan directly from their weekly paycheck
We know each employee’s needs differ, so we offer additional healthcare options that can be added to the base healthcare plan such as coverage for dependents, dental, vision, etc.
Upon hire, employees are automatically enrolled in the Paid Time Off (PTO) program. The hours accrued during the initial month of employment are prorated according to the hire date and are immediately available for use.
| Timeline | Annual Accrual (Days) | Annual Accrual (Hours) | Accrual Intervals |
| Year 1 & 2 | 12 days | 96 hours | 8 hours / mo. |
| Year 3 & 4 | 16.5 days | 132 hours | 11 hours / mo. |
| Year 5+ | 21 days | 168 hours | 14 hours / mo. |
In addition to PTO, we provide the following days as paid holidays:
- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day (Fourth of July)
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
We believe in planning for the future. To provide our employees with a clear path to a successful retirement, we participate in a Company Match 401k program. Employees become eligible to participate in this program at the end of their 90-day probationary period and are fully vested immediately.
Another way we can reduce an employee’s at-home stress is by providing uniforms with company-paid laundry service. At the end of each week employees bring in their unlaundered uniforms and receive a new set of uniforms, ready to wear for the upcoming week.
Our employees enjoy working in aviation but have at-home lives that benefit from a traditional schedule that allows them to be home with their families every night. This schedule is not the norm in aviation, so we are excited to be able to bring some consistency to our employee’s schedule through our scheduled work hours.
At Double M, we prioritize merit-based wage increases over tenure-based ones. We believe that employees should be rewarded based on their ability to successfully complete assigned tasks, rather than solely on the duration of their employment. To ensure fairness and flexibility, we encourage wage reviews to be requested by an employee’s management team at any time, not limited to just once annually.
Employees receive an invitation to create an Amazon account with a company paid Amazon Prime membership that can be used for both business and personal purchases. Employees can also connect pre-existing Amazon accounts with the company paid Prime membership to enjoy the benefits of Prime that way as well.
The annual bonus program at Double M Aviation is designed to foster a culture of recognition and appreciation for our employees. We attribute our success to their dedication and hard work, and this program is our way of saying thank you and encouraging a long-lasting commitment to our shared goals.
- Year 1 Bonus: 2% of total earnings
- Year 2 Bonus: 3% of total earnings
- Year 3 Bonus: 5% of total earnings
- Year 4 Bonus: 7.5% of total earnings
- Year 5 Bonus: 10% of total earnings (max cap)
We offer various paid and unpaid leave options to accommodate employees who require extended absences from the workplace. These policies are crafted to provide support to the employee while also enabling both the company and its employees to plan for the future effectively.
Company
To us, this means we recognize that our employees have a life outside of their job. Making a commitment to long term employment means we recognize that our employees go through different seasons in their lives. We make every effort to walk alongside our employees through these seasons and support them in every way we can.
We strongly believe that everyone wants to be proud of the company they are a part of. To this end, we strive to be the best at what we do. We have made a commitment to our customers and our employees that safety standards will be upheld and the end product will be exceptional. Employees can be proud to be part of the Double M family knowing the highest standards of aircraft safety are at the core of what we do.
We believe in giving back. To accomplish this, we have established the Double M Foundation, a non-profit organization through which we can give back to the local aviation community. We ask our employees to set aside one Saturday the month of April as a paid-work day to participate in our annual Fundraiser during the Sun ‘n Fun Fly-in.
In the ever-changing business climate, the only way to succeed is to constantly evolve and grow. We are always exploring new avenues of growth that will provide growth opportunities to the business and our employees. Since 2015, we have expanded to include a charter company, Double M Charters, and established a non-profit organization, Double M Foundation.
