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CAREER DEVELOPMENT
panies will task us with finding individuals who have gone that extra step and are involved with aviation beyond their normal work scope.
AMT: How often do you find
a four-year college degree being required? JP: Most Fortune 500 companies
prefer their candidates/new-hires to have a four-year degree. These companies are looking for individu- als who want to grow and advance themselves throughout their career.
AMT: What do most companies
want these days relating to soft- skills, like use of computers, per- sonal interaction with others, etc? JP: This is typically client spe-
cific; however, computer skills are high on the list as well as people skills. An individual needs to
Fargo Jet Center aircraft main- tenance profesionals at work inspecting a business jet. Photo provided by Fargo Jet Center.
be able to communicate on all levels and with all types from line personnel to the CEO of a Fortune 500 company.
AMT: Does your compa-
ny find it difficult to source the right candidate? JP: Occasionally it can be chal-
lenging and we are always up to a challenge.
AMT: Is it your experience there
are many times more possible candidates out there than there are vacant positions? JP: Yes, and that is why one
needs to broaden and sharpen their skill set.
AMT: Does the aircraft mainte-
nance technician have the ability to negotiate terms such as salary, benefits, vacation time, or do you see potential employers holding tough on these things? JP: It is client specific and we
have negotiated salary, signing bonuses, and vacation on the can- didate’s behalf. Most clients are receptive to negotiation.
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