A&P Certified Aviation Maintenance Lead

Jet Aviation; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Health Savings

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Jet Aviation in Wheeling, IL, is seeking an Assistant Maintenance Manager to oversee aircraft maintenance, inspections, and repairs, ensuring airworthiness and regulatory compliance across a premium fleet. You will support the Maintenance Manager, coordinate with OEMs and authorities, and uphold the highest standards of safety and quality.

The role requires an A&P certificate, 3 years of aviation maintenance experience (2 with corporate aircraft), and flexibility to travel.

Qualifications

• A&P certificate required.
• Three years aviation maintenance experience, incl. two years with corporate aircraft.
• Flexibility to work a variable schedule and travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Support Maintenance Manager in performing and overseeing maintenance, inspections, and repairs to ensure airworthiness and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain accurate logbooks and records; monitor maintenance activities at remote locations.
• Plan and coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance; review directives and bulletins for relevance; assist in procurement.
• Collaborate with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure maintenance requirements and budgets are met.

Skills

Leadership

Technical proficiency

Aviation knowledge

Education

A&P certificate

Two years college or equivalent

Job description

Jet Aviation in Wheeling, IL, is seeking an Assistant Maintenance Manager to oversee aircraft maintenance, inspections, and repairs, ensuring airworthiness and regulatory compliance across a premium fleet. You will support the Maintenance Manager, coordinate with OEMs and authorities, and uphold the highest standards of safety and quality.

The role requires an A&P certificate, 3 years of aviation maintenance experience (2 with corporate aircraft), and flexibility to travel.