Aircraft Maintenance Technician Gulfstream 550

Executive Jet Management; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Prescription drug benefit plan

Life insurance and AD&D benefits

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Loss of license coverage

Paid Parental Leave

14 days of paid time off

Job summary

Executive Jet Management seeks experienced Maintenance Mechanic for a Gulfstream 550 aircraft based at Tampa, FL (KTPA). You will perform all phases of troubleshooting, repair and maintenance on aircraft and components, ensuring airworthiness and FAR compliance, while coordinating with the Fleet Department and outside vendors as needed.

The role requires 4–6 years of hands-on aircraft maintenance, the ability to travel for repairs, and proficiency with a range of tools.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• Preference given to candidates with G550 rating and similar aircraft size experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and maintenance data.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites and meet tight schedules.
• Physically able to lift heavy components and work in elevated positions.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Gulfstream 550 aircraft including engines, landing gear, and cabin systems.
• Inspect parts with precision instruments and ensure calibration requirements are met.
• Travel to locations for repairs or testing, including AOG scenarios.
• Inspect incoming parts and coordinate with Fleet Department for release.
• Maintain compliance with SMS program and safety/quality procedures.

Skills

G550 rating

Mechanical aptitude

Read technical manuals

Ability to travel

Clear communication

Tools

Jacks

Welders

Torches

Paint guns

Sanders

Drill press

Job description

About EJM

EJM has been a pioneer in aircraft management and worldwide jet charter services since 1977. As a subsidiary of NetJets, we are part of the world’s largest private aviation infrastructure, with unrivaled resources and operational stability. Our business is rooted in the core principles of safety, service, and integrity—principles that we deliver on daily for our customers and employees.

Purpose of Position

Executive Jet Management, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is seeking qualified Maintenance Mechanic candidates for a Gulfstream 550 aircraft based at Tampa, FL (KTPA). Responsibility for the welfare of passengers in all aspects of cabin safety and service. Trained and proficient in the appropriate portions of Abnormal and Emergency procedures. Trained and proficient in all areas of cabin systems and operations. This is a two pilot account supported by a Maintenance Technician and Flight Attendant flying part 91.

The Full Managed Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) is responsible to perform all phases of troubleshooting, repair and maintenance on company aircraft and component parts to include: dismantling, repairing, and assembling of machinery and mechanical devices and the exchange and replacement of electrical equipment or electrical components. In addition, the Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) is responsible to inspect required items and maintain Company operated aircraft in a continuously airworthy condition in accordance with applicable Federal Air Regulations (FARs).

Tasks And Responsibilities

• Perform, or oversee the performance of, and document scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft including engines, landing gear, instruments, pressurized sections, accessories (brakes, valves, pumps, air conditioning systems, seats, etc.) and other parts of the owner aircraft as required. Repairs and services hangar, shop and ground support equipment.
• Do necessary inspections using precision instruments to measure parts for wear and use. Comply with tool calibration requirements. Communicate all inspections and calibrations with the EJM Fleet Department. Ensure that all safety regulations including hazardous waste management are complied with in on a federal, state and local level.
• Travel to airport locations to repair owner aircraft in Aircraft on Ground (AOG) status or arrange repairs through outside vendors. On occasion travel on the owner aircraft for test flights, troubleshooting or at the owner’s request. Coordinate release of aircraft with EJM Fleet Department.
• Performs receiving inspection on all incoming parts and components.
• Responsible for assuring that the company’s goals for safety, security and quality are met by continual compliance with the company Safety Management System (SMS) program and reporting through the appropriate process any safety, security or quality recommendations or non-compliance observations.

Note

It is not possible to list all required job duties on this form. There may be other important duties assigned, depending on the position. For a list of essential job functions, please refer to the essential functions document for this job.

Years Of Experience

4-6 years of experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other (KSAOs)

• Ability to run and taxi owner aircraft.
• Ability to work on a lift platform 3 feet to 40 feet in the air, as required by repair needs.
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time while performing repairs.
• Ability to operate various tools including, but not limited to jacks, welders, torches, paint guns, sanders, and drill press.
• Ability to lift and move machine parts weighing up to 70 pounds from ground to equipment level (waist level) and maneuver any single item weighing up to 125 pounds with appropriate equipment or assistance from another person.
• Ability to learn and use technical manuals. Good mechanical aptitude and ability to solve problems effectively.
• Able to communicate both in writing and orally in clear and understandable manner.
• Must be able to effectively and quickly perform repairs in short notice, high pressure situations.
• Must be able to input and retrieve information from computers.
• Able to travel to locations, in all weather conditions, in order to perform repairs.
• Must be able to perform receiving inspection to company standards
• Must possess the ability to operate basic hand tools.
• Preference given to local candidates with G550 rating and similar aircraft size experience.

How EJM Supports You

At EJM, we believe that how you do something is as important as what you do. That’s why we foster a collaborative company culture, where leadership is accessible, employee opinions are valued, and relationships matter. We encourage employee growth, recognize the importance of work-life balance, and take pride in being a career destination.

Benefits

To ensure our employees are taken care of at work and at home, we offer a comprehensive package of premium benefits, including:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available with no monthly premiums
• 401(k) plan, with 67% of every dollar you contribute through standard elective deferral and catch-up contributions matched by EJM. Super catch-up contributions are not eligible for the employer match
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Prescription drug benefit plan
• Life insurance and AD&D benefits
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Loss of license coverage
• Paid Parental Leave
• 14 days of paid time off, available on first day of employment

Executive Jet Management is an equal opportunity employer.

To ensure a safe environment, we conduct pre-employment drug screening and background checks.