Aircraft Maintenance Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Con­t

Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution

Paid vacation

Paid holidays and personal days

Paid caregiver/ parental leave

Health benefits

Job summary

Pfizer Aviation is seeking an experienced Aviation Maintenance Technician to coordinate maintenance with flight schedules and ensure aircraft availability. You will perform pre-/post-flight inspections, maintain avionics and electrical systems, and oversee documentation and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 10+ years in aviation, A&P with IA preferred, and hands-on experience with Gulfstream/Leonardo aircraft. Strong teamwork, communication, and meticulous record-keeping 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 on Gulfstream and Leonardo aircraft (preferred) or similar aircraft types.
• Personal set of tools appropriate for the aircraft types operated by the department.
• 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.
• 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.

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 per manufacturer data, CFRs and safety regulations.
• Maintain proficiency in procedures, parts, and tooling needed to maintain and repair company aircraft.
• Detect, monitor, and track recurring defects.
• Maintain avionics and electrical systems and install avionics and electrical equipment.
• Ensure compliance with MEL/MMEL/CDL and Safety Regulations.
• Comply with Pfizer Tool Control Program.
• Participate in the Pfizer Aviation Safety Management System and committees.
• Inspect all maintenance work and repairs before releasing aircraft for service.
• Inspect work performed by others; complete administrative duties and update records.
• Liaise with external sources on maintenance-related issues and coordinate outside vendor services.
• Provide maintenance support while traveling with aircraft and away from base as needed.
• Perform additional duties to support company operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Situational awareness

Scheduling skills

Read schematics

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Airframe and Powerplant certificate

Inspection Authorization

Tools

Microsoft Office

Documentation reading

Gulfstream/Leonardo tooling

Job description

ROLE SUMMARYReporting StructureThe Aviation Maintenance Technician reports to the Lead Aviation Maintenance Technician.Team CollaborationAviation Maintenance Technicians work in a team environment with:Other techniciansPilotsDispatchersFlight attendantsLine service techniciansPurposeTogether, 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 RESPONSIBILITIESMaintenance Planning and Aircraft AvailabilityCoordinate 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.Maintenance Execution and Technical ProficiencyPerform 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.Safety and Regulatory CompliancePerform 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.Quality Assurance and Maintenance RecordsInspect 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.Vendor Coordination and Operational SupportLiaise 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 QUALIFICATIONSEducation and CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent.Current, violation-free Airframe and Powerplant certificate.Inspection Authorization preferred.Experience and Tools10+ 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 PlanningPositive, 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 SkillsWorking 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 REQUIREMENTSOutdoor 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 focusNON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTSWork 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 PremiseLast Date to Apply to Job: November 22, 2026The 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. Benefits 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. 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