What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aircraft Technician position at Jetvia?
Position Overview
The Aircraft Technician is responsible for performing safe, efficient, and high-quality aircraft maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, servicing, and repairs in accordance with manufacturer manuals, FAA-approved data, applicable regulations, and Jetvia’s maintenance procedures. This role supports the reliability and airworthiness of Jetvia’s fleet while maintaining a safe, clean, and collaborative work environment.
What You'll Do
- Ensure all tasks assigned are completed in accordance with manufacturer's manuals and FAA accepted or approved data
- Adhere to all applicable FARs and Company policies and procedures outlined in the General Procedures Manual (GPM) and the Company's, FAA Approved Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program
- Interpret aircraft technical manuals, and electrical drawings
- Responsible for movement of aircraft in hangar and on ramp, including operation of tow-tractor
- Maintain work area in a neat, clean and safe condition always
- Perform only those tasks for which proper training and qualification has been obtained
- Participate, collaborate and facilitate weekly meetings to review maintenance projects progress, resolve issues related to phase inspection, service and repair to report to Director of Maintenance.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required:
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid U.S driver’s license
- Hold a Mechanic's Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings.
- Experience with Learjet series Airframe and Pratt Whitney305A Engines (prefer Lear 60)
- Meet requirements of 14 CFR Part 65.83 with at least 6 years of experience or more
- Excellent troubleshooting skills
- Familiar with parameters and standards established specifically in Federal Aviation Regulations, Parts 135 and 145
- Familiar with basic inventory management functions
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work harmoniously with others
- Familiar with computer data entry, and Microsoft Windows based programs
- Capable of lifting 75 lbs
- Availability for flexible scheduling and on-call rotation
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Willing to travel as needed
- Own a full tool set
Preferred
- AOG/Mobile experience
- 2 years Learjet 60 aircraft maintenance experience
Travel: REQUIRED
LOCATION, SCHEDULE & TRAVEL PROGRAM
El Paso or Titusville resident: Choose a Monday-Friday schedule or an approved rotating schedule and receive an additional $5.00 per hour.
Home based elsewhere: 8 on/6 off rotating schedule. Jetvia provides airline transportation to and from assigned maintenance locations through the designated home-base airport network.
Travel support: When traveling on an authorized assignment, Jetvia covers required airline transportation and hotel accommodations and provides up to $60 per day for meals on the company card, subject to company policy.
Travel time: Authorized travel time is recorded and paid in accordance with Jetvia timekeeping and travel policies.
Jetvia Home Bases: ATL, AUS, BNA, BOS, BWI, CLT, DAL, DCA, DEN, DFW, ELP, EWR, FLL, HOU, IAD, IAH, JFK, LAS, LAX, LGA, MDW, MCO, MIA, MSP, OAK, ORD, PBI, PHL, PHX, SAT, SFO, SLC, STL and SEA.
Salary : $60 - $65