What are the responsibilities and job description for the A&P Maintenance Technician position at Alerion Aviation?
Description
JetRx is looking for an A&P Maintenance Technician to join the team at one of JetRx’s Southern Florida locations (Miami–Opa Locka, Fort Lauderdale, or West Palm Beach).
The A&P Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections,
repairs, and modifications on a variety of aircraft in accordance with FAA regulations, company standards, and Original
Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) manuals. When needed, Maintenance Technician provides rapid-response mobile
maintenance support for AOG situations, minimizing aircraft downtime and ensuring safe return to service across
various locations.
RESPONSIBLITIES
• Perform maintenance per work orders and ensure compliance with FAA Part 145 standards.
• When necessary, travel to off-site locations to resolve AOG issues quickly and professionally.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and avionics systems.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, structural, and avionics issues under high-pressure conditions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Communicate effectively with clients and dispatch on repair timelines.
• Collaborate with inspection personnel and provide detailed discrepancy reports.
• Adhere to safety and quality standards and ensure all work complies with FAA and Company policies
• Ability to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays as required by the needs of the operation.
• Additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
• Valid FAA A&P license required.
• 2 years of aircraft maintenance experience preferred.
• 3 years of field or AOG maintenance experience.
• Familiarity with Gulfstream, Bombardier, or similar aircraft is a plus.
• Strong written and oral communications skills
• Willingness to work in inclement weather
• Ability to work successfully independently or as part of a team
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Ability to analyze complex situations, processes, and procedures. Demonstrate flexibility in problem solving when required.
• Ability to work in a manual environment, with physical demands such as:
- Lift, push, pull or carry heavy objects up to 50lbs
- Bend, stoop, squat, reach and grasp
- Work at heights in excess of 5 feet
- Work in confined spaces
- Ability to accurately judge distances
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
• Must be able to pass a DOT pre-employment urine drug screen and random drug and alcohol screenings in accordance with company policy.
• Hold a current mechanic certificate with valid FAA airframe and powerplant ratings
• Must hold a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Must be able to obtain SIDA and/or non-SIDA airport badges by passing a background check ordered by the airport.
• Must be able to pass comprehensive background check including a TSA required fingerprint based criminal
records check in compliance with TSA Security Program Standards and 49 CFR 154.229 and CFR 1544.230