Sr Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

EQUINOXX AVIATION SERVICES is a fast-growing company focused on delivering superior quality propeller-driven aircraft maintenance and avionics services for its customers including:

• General maintenance and repair.
• Annual, 100-hour, pre-purchase, safety, airworthiness, and other inspections.
• Preventative maintenance
• Avionics service and installation
• Propeller service and repair.

EQUINOXX is looking for a conscientious, detail-oriented Maintenance Technician, with a background or long-term interest in propeller-driven general aviation aircraft.

A  Sr Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic will  lead and perform complex inspections, repairs, and maintenance on aircraft systems (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic) and components, mentoring junior staff, ensuring regulatory compliance (FAA A&P license vital), troubleshooting issues, and maintaining detailed records, acting as a key technical expert for safety and efficiency.

Job responsibilities include:

• Guiding mechanics, training new technicians, and helping implement process improvements.
• Troubleshooting complex failures, performs detailed inspections, and conducts repairs on both piston and turbine powered propeller-driven aircraft.
• Ensuring all work meets strict safety standards, regulatory requirements, and company procedures.
• Completing accurate maintenance logs, inventory records, and repair reports.
• Working with procurement and operations to schedule work and procure parts

At EQUINOXX, we believe in giving you the opportunity, accountability, and visibility to meet your potential and grow in your career.

To be successful in this role, you will need to will be equipped with:

• 10+ years’ experience in maintenance of piston and turboprop powered aircraft - Cirrus, Piper, Cessna, Mooney, Beechcraft, Pilatus etc.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma with aviation-specific training
• AS degree preferred
• A&P Certification a must have
• IA Certification preferred
• Possession of minimum basic tool set / toolbox
• Experience with technical manual database software
• 3+ years of experience on general aviation aircraft REQUIRED
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Experience supervising a team of Mechanics preferred
• The skill to inspect and examine aircraft components, including de-icing systems, hydraulic systems and landing gear, for leaks, cracks, breaks or other issues
• The ability to read and utilize blueprints, maintenance manuals, ATA codes, illustrated parts catalogs, service bulletins and other maintenance documents to troubleshoot and complete work assignments
• Experience with hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring / testing instruments.
• Good mechanical and mathematical ability including the ability to read, interpret, and analyze blueprints and schematics.
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to multi-task, plan, and manage time effectively.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, both within the company and with customer logbooks and other correspondence.
• Demonstrated experience working as a team including communicating with all levels of a diverse workforce.
• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification
• The ability to work independently, without regular supervision.
• Keep detailed records of the inspections performed, repairs finished, maintenance procedures and ordered parts