Aircraft Hydraulic Systems Technician

What Makes This a Great Opportunity?

Join Everts Air and put your technical skills to work maintaining a unique fleet of aircraft! This hands-on opportunity offers exposure to a variety of aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems, opportunities to expand your expertise, and the chance to play a vital role in keeping our aircraft safe and operational. Enjoy a consistent weekday schedule, competitive pay based on experience, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Job Summary:

The Aircraft Hydraulics Mechanic is responsible for the inspection, troubleshooting, repair, overhaul, testing, and maintenance of aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems in accordance with FAA regulations, company policies, approved technical data, and repair station procedures. This position supports the safe, compliant, and reliable operation of company aircraft and aircraft components under applicable FAA regulations. 

Compensation: Depending On Experience (DoE)
Schedule: M-F 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Essential Functions:

1. Perform inspection, troubleshooting, repair, overhaul, testing, and replacement of aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including but not limited to:
   1. Hydraulic pumps, reservoirs, filters, accumulators, and manifolds
   2. Hydraulic actuators, valves, and servo controls
   3. Landing gear extension/retraction systems and brake systems
   4. Flight control hydraulic systems and associated components
   5. Hydraulic tubing, hoses, fittings, and pneumatic distribution systems
2. Perform operational checks, leak checks, functional testing, rigging verification, and system servicing to ensure proper hydraulic system performance.
3. Interpret and comply with approved technical data, including Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMM), Component Maintenance Manuals (CMM), Structural Repair Manuals (SRM), Engineering Orders (EO), FAA regulations, blueprints, hydraulic schematics, and technical drawings.
4. Remove, install, service, and overhaul hydraulic components using approved maintenance procedures and calibrated tooling.
5. Accurately document maintenance actions in accordance with company procedures, repair station requirements, and applicable FAA regulations.
6. Perform maintenance under the direction and authorization of appropriately certificated or authorized personnel when required by FAA regulations, company procedures, or repair station policies.
7. Coordinate with Engineering, Maintenance Control, and other Maintenance personnel as required.
8. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in compliance with OSHA and company safety policies.
9. Support aircraft on-wing and off-wing maintenance, line maintenance, heavy maintenance, and AOG recovery as needed. Travel may be required for maintenance recovery or special projects.
10. Maintain company required qualifications and recurrent training.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their supervisor.

Qualifications: 

1. Valid Driver’s License is required.
2. Must be able to pass a Drug Test and Airport Background criminal history check.
3. Must be available to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call schedules.
4. FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate is preferred but not required.  
5. Candidates without an FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate must possess demonstrated experience performing aircraft hydraulic system maintenance in accordance with FAA-approved maintenance procedures.
6. Minimum two (2) years of aircraft hydraulic systems maintenance experience on transport category aircraft preferred, with a strong working knowledge of aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems and the ability to interpret approved maintenance data.
7. Prior Part 121 or Part 145 Repair Station experience strongly preferred.
8. Ability to read and interpret Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMM), Component Maintenance Manuals (CMM), engineering drawings, hydraulic schematics, and repair specifications.

Benefits Packet Includes:

• Group Medical/Vision/Dental/Life Insurance Coverage
• 401k Retirement Match Savings Plan 
• Paid Holidays
• Floating Holiday
• Paid Time Off
• Jury Duty Pay
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Employment Opportunity: 

Everts Air is a drug- and alcohol-free workplace committed to equal employment opportunities, fair and transparent pay practices, and an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Due to the nature of our operations, some roles may require background checks and compliance with federal aviation security standards.