AOG Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Milan)

Sirio; Milano; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Pension fund contribution matching

Complimentary on-site parking

Job summary

Sirio in Milan seeks an AOG Aircraft Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, inspect, repair, and return aircraft to service in both planned and unplanned maintenance.

This highly autonomous role requires technical expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to operate safely in demanding environments, including remote locations. You will collaborate with Maintenance Control, Engineering, Flight Operations and travel across Europe to support AOG events and keep the fleet airworthy.

Qualifications

• Valid EASA Part-66 B1/B2 Aircraft Maintenance Licence.
• Hands-on aircraft maintenance experience in business/corporate/airline settings.
• Strong knowledge of EASA Part-145 regulations and maintenance practices.
• Legal right to work in Italy.
• Ability to travel internationally (UK, EU, US, others).
• English proficiency (C1 or higher).
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role.

Responsibilities

• Perform airframe and powerplant repairs, inspections, modifications, troubleshooting activities, and maintenance tasks in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Diagnose aircraft system faults and determine appropriate corrective actions to restore airworthiness.
• Remove, disassemble, inspect, repair, assemble, and install aircraft components and systems.
• Conduct functional checks and operational testing following maintenance activities.
• Operate maintenance equipment, power tools, and specialized tooling safely and effectively.
• Accurately complete maintenance records, technical documentation, and work reports.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, EASA regulations, quality standards, and health and safety requirements.
• Interpret technical manuals, maintenance data, engineering instructions, drawings, and blueprints.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and professional work environment on-site and at remote maintenance locations.
• Provide professional support to internal and external customers while representing the company at maintenance locations worldwide.
• Travel as required to support AOG events throughout Europe and internationally.
• Support additional maintenance activities and operational projects as assigned.

Skills

EASA Part-66 B1/B2 Licence

Hands-on maintenance

EASA Part-145 knowledge

Work in Italy

International travel

English proficiency

Driver's license

Physical capability

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AOG Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Milan)

Sirio, a premier global aircraft management company, is seeking AOG Technicians to join our AMO team in Milan.

With over 40 years of experience and as a vital member of the Directional Aviation Portfolio, we have created a reputation for excellence. Our success is attributed to the dedication of our talented professionals, and this role is critical in maintaining the infrastructure that allows them to thrive.

About the Role

As an AOG Aircraft Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, inspecting, repairing, and returning aircraft to service in both planned and unscheduled maintenance situations.

This is a highly autonomous role requiring technical expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to perform effectively in demanding operational environments. You will frequently travel to support aircraft at remote locations while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Working closely with Maintenance Control, Engineering, Flight Operations, and fellow maintenance professionals, you will help minimize aircraft downtime and ensure the continued airworthiness of our fleet.

What Success Looks Like in This Role

Success in this role means responding quickly and effectively to aircraft-on-ground events, accurately diagnosing technical issues, performing safe and compliant repairs, and returning aircraft to service while maintaining exceptional standards of workmanship, documentation, and customer support.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform airframe and powerplant repairs, inspections, modifications, troubleshooting activities, and maintenance tasks in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Diagnose aircraft system faults and determine appropriate corrective actions to restore airworthiness.
• Remove, disassemble, inspect, repair, assemble, and install aircraft components and systems.
• Conduct functional checks and operational testing following maintenance activities.
• Operate maintenance equipment, power tools, and specialized tooling safely and effectively.
• Accurately complete maintenance records, technical documentation, and work reports.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, EASA regulations, quality standards, and health and safety requirements.
• Interpret technical manuals, maintenance data, engineering instructions, drawings, and blueprints.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and professional work environment both on-site and during remote maintenance assignments.
• Provide professional support to internal and external customers while representing the company at maintenance locations worldwide.
• Travel as required to support AOG events throughout Europe and internationally.
• Support additional maintenance activities and operational projects as assigned.

Required & Preferred Qualifications

We recognize that strong candidates may not meet every preferred qualification listed below. If you believe your experience and capabilities align with this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

Required Qualifications

• Valid EASA Part-66 B1/B2 Aircraft Maintenance Licence.
• Previous hands-on aircraft maintenance experience, ideally within a business aviation, corporate aviation, or airline maintenance environment.
• Strong working knowledge of EASA Part-145 regulations and maintenance practices.
• Legal right to work in Italy.
• Ability to travel internationally, including throughout the UK, EU, US, and other destinations served by the company.
• Professional working proficiency in English (minimum C1 level).
• Valid driver's licence.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Type ratings on Gulfstream G650 and/or Embraer EMB550 aircraft.
• Experience supporting Aircraft on Ground (AOG) maintenance operations.
• Previous experience working independently at remote maintenance locations.
• Experience within a business aviation maintenance organization.
• Additional aircraft type ratings

Knowledge, Skills & Professional Attributes

• Advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic skills across aircraft systems, structures, and powerplants.
• Strong understanding of aircraft maintenance standards, airworthiness requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, engineering data, and maintenance documentation.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in time-critical environments.
• Attention to detail in both maintenance execution and technical record keeping.
• Ability to perform effectively under operational pressure and tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and a professional, customer-focused approach.
• Positive attitude, flexibility, and willingness to travel extensively as operational requirements dictate.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Contract

• Permanent employment contract under CCNL Trasporto Aereo with a 7 on 7 off roster
• Compensation package determined based on qualifications and experience (licenses, experience and type-ratings)
• Salary range: €90,000 - €120,000 gross annual salary + 10% deferred compensation.
• Private health insurance
• Pension fund contribution matching
• Complimentary on-site parking.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to:

• Stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• The employee must frequently lift and move up to 5Kg and occasionally lift and move up to 22.5 KG
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

We understand that not every candidate will meet every requirement listed above. If your experience is close and you believe you could succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

• Employees are the Foundation of a Service Company: Recognizing that our people drive our success, we prioritize creating an environment where each team member can thrive and contribute meaningfully.
• Fanatical Attention to Detail: Safety is always #1 at Sirio. Your commitment to precision is essential to ensuring that every task, project, and interaction is executed with utmost accuracy and excellence.
• Maintain a Long-Term Approach to Relationships: Cultivating enduring relationships with colleagues, vendors, and clients is crucial to our success. Your kindness, courtesy, and commitment to sustained partnerships contribute to our collaborative environment.