Aircraft Maintenance Tech

Job Summary: The Aircraft Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing complex aircraft maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to ensure the safety, reliability, and airworthiness of the fleet. This role requires advanced technical expertise in aircraft systems, adherence to regulatory standards, and the ability to mentor junior technicians. The Senior Aircraft Maintenance Technician plays a crucial role in maintaining operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with FAA and industry regulations.

Job Responsibilities:

Aircraft Maintenance & Repair

• Assist in performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft, ensuring work aligns with FAA regulations under supervision.
• Support troubleshooting and repair activities for mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and other aircraft systems.
• Aid in conducting inspections, functional tests, and replacing components as directed by senior technicians.
• Ensure documentation and log entries meet manufacturer and regulatory requirements, with guidance from senior team members.

Regulatory Compliance & Safety

• Follow all aviation maintenance safety protocols, including understanding FAA Part 91 regulations.
• Help maintain records of maintenance activities, ensuring accuracy under the direction of senior staff.
• Support in audits, inspections, and quality assurance processes to help uphold high safety standards.

Troubleshooting & Diagnostics

• Utilize diagnostic tools and manuals to assist in identifying aircraft system malfunctions, supervised by experienced technicians.
• Work with engineers and manufacturers when necessary to address technical issues, supporting improvement in maintenance practices.
• Identify patterns in recurring issues under supervision and suggest corrective measures to senior technicians.

Process Improvement & Efficiency

• Recommend improvements to maintenance procedures, tools, and workflows.
• Participate in Lean/Continuous Improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and optimize efficiency.

Experience:

• 2+ years of aircraft maintenance experience, with a focus on troubleshooting and complex repairs.
• Previous experience working in MRO, airline, charter, or corporate aviation environments

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Understanding of engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, and avionics
• Knowledge of FAA or relevant aviation authority rules and procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to diagnose issues, identifying faults in systems and components, and implement efficient solutions

Supervisor Responsibilities:

• None. This is an individual contributor role

Education

• Associate’s degree in Aircraft Maintenance
• Combination of experience and education may be substituted for degree

• Certifications Required: FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certification (required).
• Inspection Authorization (IA), OEM-specific training and endorsements (e.g., Boeing, Airbus, Gulfstream) are a plus.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to typical risks of injury in an aviation (e.g. hangar, outside, office) environment. 
• Duties include a typical mechanic setting including extensive hands on work, including sitting, squatting, bending, kneeling or standing.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must adhere to the company’s Code of Conduct and all other policies.

Safety Requirements:

• Follows all departmental and company safety policies and programs.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Wayne-Sanderson does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.