Aircraft Technician

Introduction

At IBM Corporate Headquarters (CHQ) and Other Functions, diverse teams such as marketing, finance, legal, operations, HR, and more work together to keep IBM moving forward. These functions play a vital role in solving complex challenges, supporting our clients’ success, and creating collaborative environments for IBMers worldwide. Working in CHQ and Other Functions means contributing your expertise to a global network that values teamwork, problem-solving, and innovation. You’ll have opportunities to grow your career while helping IBM operate with excellence and scale its impact across industries. With a culture that emphasizes learning, inclusivity, and career development, IBM offers the platform to apply your skills where they matter most. At the heart of our business.

Your Role And Responsibilities

As an Aviation Inspector/Technician, you will perform inspections, maintenance, and upgrades of company-operated aircraft to ensure exceptional reliability and availability. You will also ensure compliance with all manufacturers, IBM, and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) specifications. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Conduct Aircraft Inspections: Perform inspections of company-operated aircraft to ensure proper operation in compliance with all manufacturers' specifications and maintain Airworthiness Compliance with all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR's) and IBM Regulations.
• Maintain Records: Maintain all necessary and appropriate records required by IBM SOP's and applicable FAR regulations, including Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Repair Station certificate.
• Resolve Discrepancies: Work with FAA inspectors to identify and resolve any discrepancies.
• Ensure Compliance: Ensure aircraft, ground support equipment, and tooling are in compliance with all manufacturers, IBM, and FAA specifications.
• Perform Maintenance: Perform maintenance and upgrades of company-operated aircraft to ensure exceptional reliability and availability.
  
  

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• A technician holds a valid Airframe and Powerplant license with a minimum of 7 years’ experience on the same type of aircraft or equivalent aircraft as we operate.
• The technician should have airframe, engine, avionic, cabin and communication system knowledge, be able to "read" wiring diagrams, troubleshoot any installed system on the aircraft.
• Have experience with maintenance tracking programs (work orders, inventory, and maintenance tracking) such as CAMP and CMP.
• The technician must be a great team member with strong communication skills as well as strong computer skills to work with software such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• They must be able to lift 50 pounds, work on ladders, lifts, stand, and heights of 30 plus feet. Confined space work is required.
  
  

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• A technician holds a valid Airframe and Powerplant license with a minimum of 10 years’ experience on the same type of aircraft or equivalent aircraft as we operate.
• The technician should have airframe, engine, avionic, cabin and communication system knowledge, be able to "read" wiring diagrams, troubleshoot any installed system on the aircraft.
• Have experience with maintenance tracking programs (work orders, inventory, and maintenance tracking) such as CAMP and CMP.
• The technician must be a great team member with strong communication skills as well as strong computer skills to work with software such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• They must be able to lift 50 pounds, work on ladders, lifts, stand, and heights of 30 plus feet. Confined space work is required.
• College degree preferred but not required.