Aircraft Mechanics

Resource Group; France; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Resource Group is seeking an experienced aircraft technician for VIP and business aviation maintenance in France. You will perform maintenance, inspections, and repairs on VIP-configured aircraft and contribute to availability and service quality under tight schedules.

The role requires a recognised maintenance qualification, hands-on line/base maintenance skills, and the ability to interpret engineering data. Experience in a regulated Part-145 setting and French language is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Recognised aircraft maintenance qualification (Part-66 or equivalent).
• Completed apprenticeship or formal training in aircraft maintenance or aeronautical engineering.
• Additional type training on business jet aircraft preferred.
• Valid human factors, fuel tank safety, EWIS training.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, inspection, and repair on VIP/business jets.
• Carry out detailed inspections, troubleshooting, and fault rectification on airframe, systems, and components.
• Carry out cabin maintenance to preserve VIP interior standards.
• Complete maintenance documentation, work orders, and logs accurately and on time.
• Collaborate with engineers, planners, and operations to support turnaround and on-time performance.
• Adhere to safety procedures, quality standards, and regulatory requirements in hangar and ramp.
• Use tools and test equipment safely and effectively.

Skills

VIP maintenance

Base maintenance

Reading manuals

English communication

Attention to detail

Shift flexibility

Education

Aircraft maintenance qualification

Tools

Ground support equipment

Maintenance manuals

Job description

Step into a high-profile maintenance environment supporting VIP and business aviation aircraft for leading operators in France. This temporary assignment offers the chance to work on exclusive fleets, applying your specialist skills to ensure safety, reliability, and impeccable presentation for discerning clients.

About the Role

In this role, you will carry out maintenance, inspection, and repair tasks on VIP-configured aircraft within a business aviation setting. You will contribute directly to aircraft availability and service quality, working to tight schedules and high standards alongside experienced engineers and technicians.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks on VIP and business aviation aircraft in accordance with approved data.
• Conduct detailed inspections, troubleshooting, and fault rectification on airframe, systems, and components.
• Carry out cabin-related maintenance and adjustments to preserve VIP interior standards and functionality.
• Complete all maintenance documentation, work orders, and technical logs accurately and on time.
• Collaborate with engineers, planners, and operations teams to support aircraft turnaround and on-time performance.
• Adhere strictly to safety procedures, quality standards, and regulatory requirements in the hangar and on the ramp.
• Use appropriate tools, test equipment, and ground support equipment safely and effectively.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as an aircraft mechanic/technician working on VIP or business aviation aircraft.
• Strong practical skills in line and/or base maintenance on modern business jets.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, maintenance data, and engineering instructions.
• Experience working within EASA Part-145 or equivalent regulated maintenance environments.
• High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining premium aircraft standards.
• Flexibility to work shifts and adapt to changing operational priorities during the temporary assignment.
• Basic communication skills in English; ability to follow technical documentation and instructions.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with specific business jet types commonly used in VIP operations (e.g. Gulfstream, Bombardier, Dassault).
• Previous temporary or contract assignments in fast-paced business aviation maintenance.
• Familiarity with digital maintenance systems and electronic technical records.
• French language skills for effective communication with local teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Recognised aircraft maintenance qualification (e.g. Part-66 modules, vocational aircraft maintenance diploma, or equivalent).
• Completed apprenticeship or formal training in aircraft maintenance or aeronautical engineering.
• Additional type training or courses on business jet aircraft (preferred).
• Valid human factors, fuel tank safety, and EWIS training.