Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Pfizer Inc.; West Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 116,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Con

Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings

Paid vacation

Holiday and personal days

Paid caregiver/ parental and medical

Health benefits: medical, prescription

Job summary

Pfizer Aviation is seeking an experienced Aviation Maintenance Technician to coordinate and execute maintenance tasks, inspections, and schedules for company aircraft. You will ensure availability, maintain avionics and electrical systems, and adhere to FAA regulations and Pfizer procedures.

The role requires 10+ years in aviation, 5+ years on turbine-powered aircraft, and experience with Gulfstream/Leonardo aircraft. Strong tools like MS Office and a solid safety mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current, violation-free Airframe and Powerplant certificate.
• Inspection Authorization preferred.
• 10+ years of aviation industry experience.
• 5+ years of experience working on turbine-powered aircraft.
• Experience working on Gulfstream and Leonardo aircraft (preferred) or similar aircraft types.
• Personal set of tools appropriate for the aircraft types operated by the department.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate aircraft maintenance and inspections with flight schedules to ensure aircraft availability.
• Plan and organize short-, mid-, and long-range scheduled aircraft maintenance tasks.
• Coordinate workload planning objectives.
• Perform pre-flight and post-flight inspections and scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in accordance with the manufacturer's technical data, CFRs, and applicable safety regulations.
• Maintain proficiency in the procedures, parts, and tooling needed to maintain and repair company aircraft.
• Detect, monitor, and track recurring defects.
• Maintain all avionics and electrical systems and install avionics and electrical equipment.
• Perform all work in accordance with aircraft manufacturer recommendations, FAA regulations, industry standards, the Pfizer AOM, and the Maintenance Process and Procedures Manual.
• Comply with procedures prescribed by the MEL, MMEL, and Configuration Deviation List (CDL).
• Ensure compliance with the company Tool Control Program.
• Determine the applicability of technical directive correspondence and ensure compliance within the specified time limits.
• Participate in the Pfizer Aviation Safety Management System and one of the three Aviation Department Committees: Standards, Training, or Safety.
• Inspect all maintenance work and repairs before releasing aircraft for service.
• Inspect work performed by others as required.
• Complete administrative duties, including maintaining accurate, current due lists; updating permanent aircraft, engine, and component records; and reviewing all documentation for assigned aircraft.
• Liaise with external sources on maintenance-related issues and coordinate outside vendor services as required.
• Provide maintenance support when traveling with aircraft and perform maintenance away from home base as needed.
• Perform additional duties to support company operations as required.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Inspection planning

FAA regulations

Electrical systems

Avionics systems

Team collaboration

Documentation

Problem solving

General aviation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Airframe and Powerplant certificate

Inspection Authorization preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ROLE SUMMARY

The Aviation Maintenance Technician reports to the Lead Aviation Maintenance Technician.

TEAM COLLABORATION

Aviation Maintenance Technicians work in a team environment with:

• Other technicians
• Pilots
• Dispatchers
• Flight attendants
• Line service technicians

PURPOSE

Together, the team provides a safe and compliant environment for passengers and colleagues in fulfillment of the air transportation services provided by Pfizer corporate aviation.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate aircraft maintenance and inspections with flight schedules to ensure aircraft availability.
• Plan and organize short-, mid-, and long-range scheduled aircraft maintenance tasks.
• Coordinate workload planning objectives.
• Perform pre-flight and post-flight inspections and scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in accordance with the manufacturer's technical data, CFRs, and applicable safety regulations.
• Maintain proficiency in the procedures, parts, and tooling needed to maintain and repair company aircraft.
• Detect, monitor, and track recurring defects.
• Maintain all avionics and electrical systems and install avionics and electrical equipment.
• Perform all work in accordance with aircraft manufacturer recommendations, FAA regulations, industry standards, the Pfizer AOM, and the Maintenance Process and Procedures Manual.
• Comply with procedures prescribed by the MEL, MMEL, and Configuration Deviation List (CDL).
• Ensure compliance with the company Tool Control Program.
• Determine the applicability of technical directive correspondence and ensure compliance within the specified time limits.
• Participate in the Pfizer Aviation Safety Management System and one of the three Aviation Department Committees: Standards, Training, or Safety.
• Inspect all maintenance work and repairs before releasing aircraft for service.
• Inspect work performed by others as required.
• Complete administrative duties, including maintaining accurate, current due lists; updating permanent aircraft, engine, and component records; and reviewing all documentation for assigned aircraft.
• Liaise with external sources on maintenance-related issues and coordinate outside vendor services as required.
• Provide maintenance support when traveling with aircraft and perform maintenance away from home base as needed.
• Perform additional duties to support company operations as required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Credentials

• High school diploma or equivalent .
• Current, violation-free Airframe and Powerplant certificate .
• Inspection Authorization preferred.

Experience and Tools

• 10+ years of aviation industry experience.
• 5+ years of experience working on turbine-powered aircraft .
• Experience working on Gulfstream and Leonardo aircraft (preferred) or similar aircraft types.
• Personal set of tools appropriate for the aircraft types operated by the department .

Collaboration and Planning

• Positive , can-do team attitude and strong written and verbal communication skills .
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills , with strong attention to detail.
• Strong situational awareness, self-awareness, and job planning and scheduling skills.

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite .
• Ability to read and understand manufacturers’ documentation .
• Excellent knowledge of avionics and electrical systems, including the ability to read and understand schematics and wiring diagrams .
• Excellent troubleshooting skills for electrical, avionics, and aircraft systems .
• Ability to perform quality control (QC ) functions , including research, inspections, oversight, and documentation .

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Outdoor Work: Willingness to work outdoors in the elements as required .
• Physical and Sensory Activities: Regularly talk or hear. Frequently stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
• Lifting and Moving: Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Vision: Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, with the ability to adjust focus.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Work varying shifts, holidays, weekends, nights, stand-by, on-call;
• Ability and willingness to travel as required, domestic and international, sometimes on short notice.
• Work Location Assignment: On Premise

BENEFITS

• 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
• additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
• paid vacation
• holiday and personal days
• paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
• health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $116,000.00 to $193,400.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 15.0% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefis offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.

U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.

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Last Date to Apply to Job: November 22, 2026.