Aircraft Technician I

Aircraft Technician I

The Aircraft Technician I performs repair, maintenance, and modification tasks on aircraft and component parts — including dismantling, assembling, and exchanging electrical and mechanical components — on aircraft undergoing VIP/VVIP completions, refurbishment, or maintenance, in accordance with FAA regulations, OEM specifications, and the Repair Station and Quality Manual.

This role performs basic tasks with growing independence, assists senior technicians in daily work, and applies approved practices while developing knowledge of aircraft systems, tooling, and shop practices. Success in this role looks like reliability, attention to detail, willingness to learn, and strong communication with leads and senior technicians.

This position reports to the Aircraft Operations Manager and works closely with Lead Technicians and senior technicians to support the on-time, airworthy re-delivery of aircraft.

Responsibilities

Maintenance & Assembly

Perform basic maintenance tasks under direct supervision, such as lubrications, filter changes, and servicing, while developing proficiency; assist senior technicians with engine and flight-control checks and other more complex tasks.

Support disassembly and reassembly of mechanical systems including flight controls, hydraulics, air systems, landing gear, and cabin mechanical interfaces.

Follow work instructions, engineering drawings, and standard operating procedures to complete assigned tasks accurately.

Compliance & Documentation

Become familiar with and follow the requirements of the Repair Station and Quality Manual, Federal Aviation Regulations, Airworthiness Directives, advisory circulars, and manufacturers' service bulletins applicable to assigned work. Never begin maintenance without proper, current, and applicable approved or acceptable data.

Accurately document work performed and complete sign-offs in accordance with the Repair Station Manual, FAA requirements, and task requirements, using digital or paper records.

Perform proper tagging of aircraft components, parts, and panels, and ensure appropriate storage (including racks by aircraft).

Shop & Material Support

Support inventory control and material handling, including staging parts and verifying components.

Adhere to all safety, environmental, FOD control, and tool control policies; maintain good housekeeping; ensure tooling, GSE, and ground equipment are returned to proper storage after use.

Communication & Customer Focus

Maintain close and frequent communication with the Lead Technician, reporting progress and any roadblocks that could impact re-delivery.

Deal with customers in a cordial, respectful, and professional manner, supporting the re-delivery of airworthy, reliable, and clean aircraft in a timely manner.

Participate in required training to build knowledge of aircraft systems, tooling, and shop practices.

Requirements

Required

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

1–3 years of aircraft maintenance experience or completion of an FAA-approved Part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technician Program.

Basic understanding of aircraft mechanical systems, hand and power tools, and hand-fitting techniques.

Ability to read and interpret aircraft maintenance manual procedures, work instructions, standard operating procedures, and safety documentation written in English, and to communicate clearly in English with coworkers and supervisors as required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Must report for assignment with a personal set of standard trade-specific tools.

Holds a current, valid driver's license, where required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Authorized to work in the United States and able to pass pre-employment and applicable DOT/FAA drug-and-alcohol screening (safety-sensitive position).

Preferred

Valid FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and/or Powerplant ratings.

Aircraft maintenance experience on current fleet types maintained or modified by the Repair Station such as Boeing, Airbus, Gulfstream and Bombardier.

Experience in a Part 145 Repair Station, MRO, or aircraft completions environment.

Experience in V/VIP custom aircraft interior completions.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in aircraft hangars, maintenance shops, and on or inside aircraft; considered MEDIUM work with frequent lifting up to 20 lbs and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.

Requires frequent walking, standing, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working through airframe, engine, and undercarriage openings on ladders, scaffolds, hoists, and lifts; exposure to noise, dust, moving equipment, confined spaces, and elevated work stands. PPE and OSHA/company safety protocols required at all times.

Travel not typically required; may occur on occasion for offsite support, AOG support, or training.

May require flexible shifts, overtime, weekends, or holidays based on project demand.

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Attributes

Willingness to learn and follow established aviation maintenance procedures.

Ability to use hand and power tools safely and effectively.

Basic mechanical aptitude and interest in aircraft systems.

Strong attention to detail and quality of workmanship.

Awareness of safety protocols, FOD control, and tool accountability.

Ability to work on routine tasks both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Strong work ethic, reliability, and eagerness to grow in the aviation field.

Good communication and organizational skills, and the ability to take direction and complete tasks efficiently.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Citadel Aviation, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

About Citadel Aviation

Citadel Aviation has grown from a startup vision into a global leader in V/VVIP aircraft completions, maintenance, modifications, and luxury interiors. Located in Lake Charles, Dallas, and serving customers onsite where they're at, our teams deliver work on some of the most sophisticated narrow and wide body aircraft in the world. We have significantly expanded project volume since 2019, and that growth was built by people who take pride in doing the work right. Whatever your role, Citadel is a place to bring what you know and build what comes next.