AIRCRAFT TECHNICIAN JOB DESCRIPTION

A&P certificate in hand, a logbook to fill, and an FAA airworthiness release to sign, that is the entry point. Aircraft Technicians in commercial aviation, charter, and EMS flight operations hold direct authority under their Airman Certificate to return aircraft to service, a responsibility governed by Federal Aviation Regulations, including Parts 91, 135, and 145. The role owns hands-on maintenance, inspection, and documentation from the hangar floor to the paperwork that closes the work order. Few positions in aerospace carry the same regulatory accountability at the individual contributor level.

As the Aircraft Technician, you perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, and airworthiness releases on fixed-wing and rotary aircraft within FAA-regulated flight operations, ensuring continuous fleet availability for commercial, charter, or EMS operators. You report to a Lead Technician or Maintenance & Engineering supervisor and coordinate daily with flight crews, parts suppliers, and ground support teams across a 24-hour operational environment.

Career Impact: Signing FAA airworthiness releases under your own A&P certificate builds a trackable maintenance record that advances your standing toward Inspection Authorization and supervisory roles within Part 145 organizations.

Business Impact: Every aircraft returned to service on time directly determines revenue-generating flight hours for the operator and, in EMS contexts, the availability of air transport for patients requiring urgent care.

Growth Opportunity: Hands-on exposure to Parts 91, 135, and 145 environments, combined with composite repair, avionics troubleshooting, and sheet metal work, expands your type ratings and positions you for Lead Technician or MRO Quality Inspector roles.

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance on aircraft per applicable maintenance manuals and airworthiness directives.
• Sign corrective action in maintenance documents and aircraft logs under the Airman Certificate authority to release aircraft to service.
• Maintain, monitor, and account for tools, aircraft parts, fuel equipment, and ground support equipment in the assigned work area.
• Document all maintenance activity accurately in compliance with FAA regulations, company procedures, and applicable manuals.
• Conduct pre- and post-flight inspections, run-ups, and servicing operations to verify aircraft readiness.
• Coordinate with Lead Technicians, flight crews, and parts suppliers to prioritize work orders and resolve maintenance issues promptly.
• Enforce compliance with Airworthiness Directives, safety requirements, and Operations Specifications throughout all maintenance activities.
• Support peer technicians and apprentices by sharing technical knowledge and participating in on-the-job training as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in aviation maintenance technology or equivalent work experience.
• Two or more years of aircraft maintenance experience, with demonstrated proficiency in both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks.
• Valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate, current and in good standing.
• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations, including Parts 91, 135, and 145, and applicable maintenance manuals.
• Ability to interpret technical publications, wiring diagrams, and maintenance schematics to make fact-based repair decisions.
• Physical ability to lift to 70 lbs and perform sustained work requiring bending, climbing, and confined-space access.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in a 24-hour flight operations environment.
• Valid driver's license required for ramp and hangar access.

• FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) certification or active pursuit of IA credentials within a Part 145 facility.
• Experience with composite fabrication, sheet metal repair, or avionics troubleshooting on turbine or turboprop aircraft.
• Prior line maintenance experience on widebody or EMS rotary aircraft types with demonstrated return-to-service proficiency.
• Familiarity with electronic maintenance tracking systems and aircraft parts inventory management processes.

• Airworthiness release cycle time measures how quickly inspected aircraft are returned to service within a shift.
• Maintenance documentation error rate per audit cycle, tracking accuracy of FAA-required records, and work orders.
• Parts and tooling accountability score, reflecting inventory control across assigned ground support assets.
• Airworthiness Directive compliance rate, indicating the percentage of open ADs resolved within required intervals.
• Unscheduled maintenance response time, measuring hours from write-up to corrective action completion.
• Typical tools: aircraft maintenance tracking software (commonly CAMP or Traxxall); hand and power tool sets calibrated per FAA standards.

• Base Salary Range: $58,000 to $85,000 annually, varying by aircraft type and certification level
• Bonus: Shift differential and occasional performance or retention bonuses; varies by operator
• Equity: Rarely offered at this level; possible at well-funded startups or employee-owned MROs
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer contributions standard across most operators
• PTO: 10 to 15 days annually, plus federal holidays; accrual rates vary by tenure
• Common Perks: Uniform allowance, tool purchase assistance, hangar training, and travel reimbursement for off-site assignments

Figures are estimates based on general US market benchmarks and may be outdated. Adjust based on location, company size, and seniority level.

Background check completion, including criminal history review and, where applicable, drug screening, is a condition of employment for this position. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants and employees with disabilities upon request. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.

The Aircraft Technician owns the full repair and return-to-service cycle for blade and composite components, executing teardowns, inspections, and final assembly closeouts against FAA regulations and customer specifications. Working within a lead-directed production environment, this role shapes maintenance outcomes by proactively surfacing issues, managing scrap levels, and sustaining quality gates through to 8130-3 documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Tears down, cleans, inspects, repairs, assembles, and closes out components.
• Maintains a close working relationship with the assigned lead regarding schedules, priorities, and availability of parts, supplies, and tools.
• Applies methods and procedures for incoming inspections.
• Utilises all hand tools required to execute inspections and repairs.
• Cleans and strips components when required to perform repairs on blade components.
• Prepares and performs repair techniques for the return to service of the piece parts.
• Assembles finished product.
• Closes out all final paperwork and quality gates for QA creation of 8130-3.
• Ensures completed work complies with customer specifications, FAA regulations, applicable maintenance manuals, blueprints, and other relevant documentation.
• Maintains personal scrap levels at a minimum.
• Identifies customers and understands their requirements proactively.
• Speaks up early when issues arise and makes them visible.
• Takes the necessary time to question root causes and sees challenges as opportunities for improvement.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some trade school is desirable.
• Minimum four years of experience with composite or fiberglass materials.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, and SAP.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to multi-task and handle high-volume workloads.
• English language proficiency required; bilingual French or German is desirable.

Embedded within the Maintenance & Engineering production environment, the Aircraft Technician delivers planned and ad-hoc maintenance tasks across applicable aircraft types while building a culture of continuous improvement. Working closely with quality and operations teams, this role builds team performance by upholding EASA regulatory standards, maintaining authorisations, and applying technology-driven documentary processes.

Core Functions

• Leads maintenance tasks within the scope of authorisation to agreed targets and expectations.
• Completes all allocated, planned, and ad-hoc maintenance tasks successfully.
• Ensures compliance with safety, company procedures, regulatory, and airmanship standards.
• Builds a culture of continuous improvement in a production environment.
• Supports the development of a high-performance team and culture.
• Remains qualified and authorised on all applicable aircraft types, vehicles, and equipment, and carries out all tasks associated with the technician role.
• Maintains a safe working environment by adhering to quality, health, safety, and environmental regulations and housekeeping standards.
• Ensures requirements of competency checks are met in accordance with quality procedures.
• Carries out IT and documentary transactions as required, making full use of technology.
• Understands material consumption, ordering, and fit-and-remove processes.

Qualifications & Experience

• EASA Part-66 Category A licence (fixed wing turbine) required; applications from holders of B1 licences without type ratings are also welcome.
• Minimum six months of demonstrable maintenance experience in a Part 145 environment within the last two years.
• Ability to interpret technical publications to make fact-based decisions in a challenging operational environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to act on one's own initiative and make timely, informed decisions.
• Strong collaborative skills with the ability to manage a team effectively.
• Strong prioritisation, planning, and organisational skills.

Reporting to the Maintenance & Engineering (M&E) division of Alaska Airlines, the Line Aircraft Technician performs all functions in the repair and maintenance of aircraft, including dismantling, repairing, assembling, and erecting machinery and mechanical devices. Partnering with flight deck and ground operations teams, this union-represented individual contributor role delivers airworthiness releases that directly enable safe and on-time commercial flight operations.

Primary Duties

• Repairs and performs maintenance on aircraft, including dismantling, repairing, assembling, and erecting machinery and mechanical devices.
• Exercises the authority of an Airman Certificate in signing corrective action in maintenance documents or aircraft maintenance logs for airworthiness release or return to service.
• Acts as cockpit coordinator, when assigned, to ensure safe operation of aircraft systems from the flight deck.
• Performs all work in a prompt, timely manner, adhering to all attendance reliability policies and procedures.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work area at all times.

Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum two years of aircraft technician experience.
• Valid Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) licence required.
• Must hold a valid and operable driver's licence.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft systems with the ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve technical issues.
• Knowledge of FAA regulations and company procedures.
• Ability to consistently lift 70 lbs and to bend, stoop, squat, reach, and grasp.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• English language proficiency required.

Sitting at the intersection of technical maintenance and lifecycle support, the Aircraft Technician inspects, repairs, and tests aviation systems while conducting NDT techniques and structural modifications on fleet assets. Operating across first- and second-line maintenance activities and training responsibilities, this role leads knowledge transfer to apprentices and technicians, sustaining fleet readiness for the Government of Canada under a Transport Canada-approved framework.

Duties

• Inspects, maintains, repairs, and tests aircraft aviation systems.
• Removes and replaces line replaceable units and components.
• Interprets technical publications and diagrams.
• Maintains tools and equipment required to perform primary duties.
• Orders aircraft spare parts and materials.
• Conducts flight line servicing operations.
• Performs NDT techniques and carries out repairs or modifications to the structure.
• Conducts classroom, practical, and on-the-job training for other technicians, servicing technicians, and apprentices.
• Carries out workplace inspections and clean-ups, and fills the position of Desk Controller as required.

Requirements

• Transport Canada-approved Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Diploma or equivalent required.
• Possession of an Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Licence M2 or a combined M1/M2 is required.
• Minimum four years of aircraft-related experience, including at least three years of first- and second-line maintenance activities.
• Experience in life cycle support activities is an asset.
• Knowledge of aerospace design and maintenance practices.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Reliability security clearance from the Government of Canada.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada as a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or valid work permit holder.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to work as a team player.
• Ability to work shifts with some travel required.

A key member of the on-site EMS aviation fleet team, the Aircraft Maintenance Technician leads mechanical inspections, inventory management, and FAA documentation for the AS350B3e/H125 aircraft supporting patient transport operations. Collaborating across flight crews, allied health personnel, operations, and vendor partners, this role delivers the aircraft readiness that enables safe and timely patient transportation services.

Scope of Work

• Performs maintenance services, including mechanical inspections, screening, and repairs, and provides regular status updates to the Lead Technician.
• Manages inventory checks to ensure adequate stock of supplies and equipment, regularly updates the equipment tracking log, places replacement requests when necessary, and documents part expenditures.
• Clearly documents service paperwork and FAA information as required, adhering to policies, procedures, and information security standards.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment for the aircraft maintenance team and flight crew.
• Uses appropriate communication methods to facilitate coordination of efforts between departments, vendors, and team members.
• Works collaboratively and professionally with all allied health and public safety personnel, fellow aircraft maintenance technicians, and the operations team.

Experience & Qualifications

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate required.
• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations and EMS aviation practices required.
• Experience in avionics troubleshooting and electrical repair.
• Experience with aircraft maintenance systems, records, maintenance support, and planning.
• Related experience under CFR Parts 133, 135, and 145 required.

Maintaining airworthy structures on the single-aisle assembly line depends on the Aircraft Technician, who prepares construction deviations, creates complaint reports, and drives continuous improvement across structural, equipment, and final assembly operations. Based within an Airbus production environment, this role supports peers through hands-on training while delivering technical assessments that sustain assembly quality and compliance.

Functions

• Prepares and creates construction deviations (non-conformities) from single-aisle assembly.
• Manages and develops technical assessments.
• Creates complaint reports from structure, equipment, or final assembly.
• Drives the continuous improvement process by contributing ideas within the working environment.
• Trains peers with less experience in aircraft systems.

Position Requirements

• Completed apprenticeship as an aircraft mechanic, industrial mechanic, or equivalent required.
• Additional training as a master craftsman with a focus on aviation or aircraft is required.
• Professional experience in aviation, particularly in structural assembly, equipment, or final assembly line.
• Good knowledge of MS Office and SAP.
• Good German and English language skills required.

As the Aircraft Technician, this role performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and hangar attendant duties on turbine aircraft within a Part 91 flight department. The Part 91 operations team relies on this work to ensure continuous airworthiness, accurate FAA maintenance records, and compliance with all Airworthiness Directives and safety requirements.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Performs inspections, maintenance, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and replacement of limited parts on aircraft as required.
• Performs hangar attendant duties in addition to aircraft technician responsibilities.
• Maintains hangar support equipment and completes annual recurrent safety training.
• Ensures compliance with all safety requirements, Airworthiness Directives, and FAA compliance regulations.
• Ensures all aircraft maintenance record entries are accurate and submitted in compliance with applicable regulations and procedures.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• A&P Certification required; desire to obtain IA certification is preferred.
• Prior experience in a Part 91 flight department with zero to five years of A&P mechanic experience.
• Experience working with turbine aircraft; XLS+ aircraft experience preferred.
• Detail-oriented with strong troubleshooting, communication, and self-motivation skills.
• Ability to lift moderate weight to approximately 50 lbs.
• Availability to work occasional evenings, early mornings, or weekends.

Aircraft Technician shapes production testing and troubleshooting of UAV avionics, air data, and fuel systems during and after final assembly at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems. The work directly supports engineering teams in diagnosing complex mechanical and electrical problems, improving product quality, and advancing operational efficiency across unmanned aircraft development programs.

Engineering Responsibilities

• Performs production testing and troubleshooting of all UAV systems, including avionics, air data, and fuel systems, during and after final assembly using automated and manual test equipment.
• Records, evaluates, and reports data, summarising test results via written tabulation, charts, and graphs.
• Operates specialised equipment and performs tests requiring knowledge of established processes.
• Diagnoses and corrects operational problems on UAVs, test equipment, or test procedures, and provides feedback on production and test methods to improve product quality and operational efficiency.
• Develops solutions to complex problems and assists Systems Testing Engineering with cause and corrective action.
• Looks up, reads, and comprehends standardised work instructions, drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and specifications.
• Notifies team leaders or supervisors of all malfunctions, defects, and damages to equipment, material, and production.
• Assists engineering in the design of complex equipment and provides input on the design or feasibility of developmental, test, or experimental equipment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Associate degree or equivalent with six or more years of experience required; equivalent experience may be substituted for education.
• Military or trade school training and experience are highly desirable.
• Strong experience with the Signal Generator and Oscilloscope.
• Knowledge of computer operations and applications relevant to aircraft system testing and troubleshooting.
• Background in aircraft maintenance of electrical or electronics systems installed on aircraft.
• Ability to diagnose complex mechanical and electrical problems and identify effective solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for precise recording and reporting.

The Aircraft Technician performs scheduled, corrective, and preventive maintenance on Viking and other contract-related aircraft for Serco Defence at RAF Syerston and dispersed UK locations. Delivering against operational excellence targets set by the business, this role shapes airworthiness outcomes by maintaining authorisations, completing aviation safety audits, and supporting ground movement and transportation activities.

Accountabilities

• Carries out preventive, corrective, and scheduled maintenance and associated activities on Viking and other contract-related aircraft.
• Participates in aircraft activities, including ground movement and preparation for transportation.
• Carries out associated roles as directed by business needs, including driving duties, building custodian, and issue centre custodian responsibilities.
• Carries out audits, completion of aviation safety procedures, narrative fault reporting, technical queries, and quality procedures as directed.
• Achieves and maintains authorisations and currency.
• Remains current with all amendments to company standard operating procedures and relevant technical data.
• Optimises output to meet business needs and demonstrates commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Professional Experience

• Minimum five years of experience in equivalent civilian industry or armed forces in a relevant trade group.
• MOD Phase 2 technical training or a suitable equivalent civilian training is required.
• Previous employment within an EASA or Military Part 145 organisation is required.
• Working knowledge of military or civilian aircraft maintenance documentation and publications.
• Strong fault diagnosis skills with a thorough understanding of aircraft systems.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and competency in IT.
• Willingness to travel, as aircraft are stationed around the UK.

Embedded within a flight operations and shop maintenance environment, the Aircraft Technician delivers scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, repairs, and alterations on aircraft in compliance with FAA regulations, airworthiness directives, and company policies. Working closely with shop technicians, aircraft maintenance company representatives, and FAA personnel, this role builds the accountability framework that sustains fuel equipment, parts, tooling, and ground support assets across Part 135 and 145 operations.

Key Deliverables

• Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, repairs, and alterations in accordance with maintenance procedures, airworthiness directives, FAA regulations, and company policies.
• Ensures all aircraft maintenance record entries are executed and submitted in compliance with applicable FAA regulations, company policies, and maintenance manuals.
• Maintains, monitors, and is accountable for fuel equipment, aircraft parts, tools, supplies, and ground support equipment.
• Acts as support for other mechanics when parts and additional maintenance resources are required.
• Interacts regularly with shop aircraft maintenance technicians, aircraft maintenance company representatives, the FAA, and others as required.

Background & Experience

• Valid and current Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate required.
• Minimum three years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations required.
• FAA Inspection Authorization required.
• Previous experience working under CFR Parts 135 and 145 preferred.
• Experience working on experimental and/or prototype vehicles.
• Composite fabrication and repair experience.
• Maintenance experience on Cirrus SR22, Diamond DA40, and Robinson R44 aircraft.
• Ability to work with electro-mechanical devices, high-voltage power systems, and electronic equipment.
• Strong work ethic and initiative with the ability to work overtime, evenings, and weekends as needed.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

Reporting to the EXPLEO Canada operations team in Tucson, Arizona, the Aircraft Technician performs routine inspections, repairs, modifications, and scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on customer aircraft in accordance with maintenance programs and applicable regulations. Partnering with engineering and cross-functional facility teams, this role delivers documented, safety-first maintenance outcomes that support MRO services across a portfolio that includes corporate jets.

Role Responsibilities

• Performs routine inspections, repairs, and modifications on customer aircraft in accordance with maintenance programs, modification packages, and inspection packages.
• Performs and documents all work per appropriate manuals and regulations as required.
• Performs additional work on drop-ins and planned maintenance within the facility during slow periods as required.
• Interprets and works with mechanical engineering drawings.
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance with safety as the top priority.

Technical Qualifications

• Knowledge of or previous experience in aircraft maintenance required; experience on corporate jets is preferred.
• Ability to interpret and work with mechanical engineering drawings.
• Ability to effectively communicate in written and verbal form on individual and aircraft status.
• Ability to obtain appropriate Ground Support Equipment qualifications as required.
• Ownership of a basic set of hand tools with demonstrated inventory and tool control.
• Basic PC skills required.
• Flexibility to work as a team player while adapting to evolving technology.

Sitting at the intersection of line maintenance and airworthiness compliance, the Aircraft Technician performs routine releases, mechanical and avionics troubleshooting, and sheet metal structural repairs on widebody Boeing aircraft at BWI Airport for Aerotek Aviation. Operating across tire and oil servicing, engine overhauls, and FAA documentation requirements, this role shapes fleet readiness by returning aircraft to service efficiently and in full compliance with regulatory standards.

Work Activities

• Performs line maintenance on widebody Boeing aircraft.
• Performs routine releases returning aircraft to service.
• Completes all necessary paperwork for company and FAA requirements.
• Performs tire and oil changes up to troubleshooting of mechanical and avionics issues as needed.
• Repairs, services, and overhauls aircraft and aircraft engines to ensure airworthiness.
• Repairs sheet metal and structural parts of aircraft according to design specifications, using hand and power tools.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum two years of aircraft maintenance experience required.
• A&P licence preferred.
• Experience on widebody aircraft such as the 757, 767, and 777 preferred.
• Line maintenance experience is highly preferred.
• MRO experience is acceptable with the right aircraft type background.
• Must be eligible for an airport SIDA badge.

A key member of the engineering-aligned maintenance team at Reliable Robotics, the Aircraft Technician leads routine and non-routine maintenance, aircraft modifications, and pre- and post-flight inspections in compliance with all FARs and Operations Specifications. Collaborating closely with the company's engineering team on the design and implementation of autonomous systems, this role builds the aircraft readiness and modification records that enable safe, compliant autonomous flight operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs routine and non-routine maintenance to ensure aircraft readiness.
• Performs aircraft modifications.
• Keeps aircraft maintenance and modification records up to date and accurate.
• Performs pre- and post-flight inspections.
• Tows, taxis, and performs run-ups in accordance with applicable standards and procedures.
• Maintains shop premises in a clean and orderly manner.
• Ensures compliance with all FARs, Operations Specifications, and company policies and procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

• FAA-issued Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate required.
• Minimum three years of operations or small aircraft maintenance experience.
• Maintenance experience with piston engine aircraft is required.
• Maintenance experience with turboprop and jet engine aircraft.
• Fixed Base Operator or FAR-145 experience.
• General fabrication and modification experience with significant sheet metal experience.
• Experience in fabricating and modifying wire harnesses and pinning aerospace connectors.
• Experience with the fabrication of test fixtures.
• Private or commercial pilot ratings.
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner in a fast-paced environment.