Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Manpower, Inc.; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviation Maintenance is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Technician to join the Maintenance organization in a hands-on role focusing on FAA compliance and avionics diagnostics. The candidate will perform inspections, repairs, and component removal in line with manufacturer procedures and safety standards.

Ideal applicants have strong FAA compliance habits, hands-on avionics troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work safely at heights.

Qualifications

• FAA compliance with airworthiness standards.
• Strong avionics troubleshooting skills.
• Safety-first mindset and PPE awareness.
• Proficient with MS Windows and Office apps.
• Ability to work at heights with fall protection.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and replace components on company aircraft per FAA regulations.
• Diagnose and repair aircraft systems including electronic flight controls, hydraulics, gear, fuel, engines, and APU.
• Install and test avionics equipment, using diagnostic tools.
• Support line operations with pre/post flight activities, fueling, towing, and aircrew support.
• Follow AMM inspection criteria and safety procedures with proper PPE.

Skills

FAA compliance

Avionics troubleshooting

Safety mindset

Height access work

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Windows 10

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Teams

Apple iOS

Job description

Our client, Aviation Maintenance is seeking a Aircraft Maintenance Technician to join their team. As a Aircraft Maintenance Technician, you will be part of the Maintenance organization supporting the Aircraft Maintenance team. The ideal candidate will have strong FAA compliance habits, hands-on avionics troubleshooting skills, and a safety-first mindset which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Pay Range: $45hr

Shift: Afternoon

What's the Job?

• Report directly to the Maintenance Supervisor and follow all AMM inspection criteria, aircraft safety requirements, airworthiness directives, and personnel safety procedures, including proper PPE use.
• Perform inspection, repair, scheduled inspections, and component removal/replacement for company aircraft to ensure safe operation and adherence to FAA regulations and manufacturer procedures.
• Evaluate, diagnose, isolate, and repair discrepancies across aircraft systems including electronic flight controls, hydraulics, landing gear, fuel systems, engines, and the auxiliary power unit (APU), with little to no supervision.
• Install, inspect, test, diagnose, adjust, and replace avionics equipment, and perform onboard diagnostics using a laptop or specialized test equipment interfacing with aircraft engines and electronic systems.
• Support line operations as part of the ground crew, including pre‑flight and post‑flight activities, fueling/defueling, towing, passenger escort, baggage handling, and onsite technical support for aircrew as needed.

What's Needed?

• High school graduate and a valid license without violation.
• Valid drivers license and US Passport.
• Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant License (minimum 5 years as a certificate holder).
• 5–7 years of aircraft maintenance experience, including large cabin Gulfstream or super midsize Embraer jet experience greater than 3 years.
• Proficiency with computer/iPad (Apple iOS) and MS Windows 10, MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Teams video conferencing; ability to work at heights using fall protection and operate required support equipment (e.g., scissor lift, tug, hydraulic mules, electrical power carts).

What's in it for me?

• Work on aircraft maintenance and avionics diagnostics with a focus on safety, quality, and airworthiness.
• Opportunity to contribute technical guidance and support to other maintenance personnel while ensuring work meets FAA standards.
• Engage in both maintenance and line operations, including arrivals/departures support and onsite technical assistance for aircrew.
• Build expertise through required corporate compliance training and OEM aviation technical training to maintain proficiency.
• Join a team environment where reliability, professionalism, and respect are essential to success.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)