Aircarft Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Aircraft Technician

Job Description

The Aircraft Technician performs maintenance, inspection, repair, overhaul, upgrades, and cleaning on a variety of jet and piston aircraft, with a primary focus on Citations, Beechcraft, King Airs, and Challengers. This role ensures all work is completed in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations, aircraft manufacturer recommendations, and company policies and procedures, while maintaining detailed records of all maintenance activities and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, inspection, repair, overhaul, and upgrades on Citations, Beechcraft, King Airs, Challengers, and other jet aircraft.
• Carry out general and routine aircraft maintenance in strict accordance with FAA regulations, manufacturer recommendations, and company policies and procedures.
• Read and interpret technical data, maintenance manuals, and service bulletins to determine required work.
• Make accurate work order entries for discrepancies found and corrective actions taken.
• Apply strong mechanical ability to execute tasks precisely according to technical data and procedures.
• Identify and select appropriate parts, using the Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC) to read and interpret part information.
• Remove and install aircraft panels and components as required for inspections and repairs.
• Perform basic operational and functional checks on aircraft systems after maintenance.
• Provide nitrogen and oxygen servicing for aircraft systems in accordance with safety standards.
• Maintain detailed records of all work performed, inspections completed, conditions found, and safety compliance.
• Ensure cleanliness and proper care of aircraft during and after maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with a small team of technicians to support efficient hangar operations and aircraft availability.

Essential Skills

• Airframe Mechanics Certificate (Airframe license) required.
• Minimum of 5+ years of previous corporate, commercial, or general aviation aircraft maintenance experience.
• Hands-on experience with aircraft maintenance on jet and piston platforms, including Cessna, Citation, King Air, Challenger, Beechcraft, Phenom, Hawker, Falcon, and Gulfstream aircraft.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to execute tasks accurately per technical data.
• Ability to read and interpret technical data, maintenance manuals, and Illustrated Parts Catalogs (IPC).
• Proficiency in performing phase and heavy maintenance on aircraft airframes.
• Capability to perform basic operational and functional checks on aircraft systems.
• Experience providing nitrogen and oxygen servicing in a maintenance environment.
• Ownership of appropriate hand tools required for daily aircraft maintenance work.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain detailed maintenance records and documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Full Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license is strongly preferred.
• Experience working on private jets is highly desirable.
• Specific maintenance experience on Challenger aircraft is a plus.
• Experience in corporate, commercial, or general aviation environments.
• Familiarity with phase maintenance and heavy maintenance processes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small, collaborative maintenance team.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that supports health, financial security, and work-life balance, including health, vision, and dental insurance, life and dependent life insurance, voluntary supplemental life insurance, AD&D coverage, long-term and short-term disability, sick time off, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan. The schedule offers a weekend shift structure where you work 36 hours and are paid for 40, providing added flexibility and value for your time.

Work Environment

You will work as part of a small, close-knit group of approximately 12 technicians, primarily in a hangar environment. The hangar is heated during the winter, and work outside is rarely required, providing a comfortable and controlled setting for maintenance tasks. The role follows a weekend shift schedule from Friday to Sunday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., where you work 36 hours and are paid for 40 hours. Technicians are expected to provide and use their own hand tools; while there is no formal tool list, having a complete set of standard aircraft maintenance hand tools is important for success in this environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Greensboro, NC.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Greensboro, NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Greensboro,NC.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.