Aircraft on Ground (AOG) Technician

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 46,838 - 63,369; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

15 days of paid vacation

90% medical premiums for single coverage

401(k) retirement plan matching

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd in Rock Hill, SC is seeking an Aircraft on Ground Technician responsible for supporting 24/7 mobile maintenance across the service center network. Duties include inspections, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Pilatus PC-12 and PC-24 aircraft in fast-paced environments.

The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma, FAA certification, and 3-5 years of direct maintenance experience. The position offers strong benefits including paid holidays, vacation, and health insurance coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of aircraft maintenance experience, including independent troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft systems including airframe, engine, avionics, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Proficiency with electronic maintenance records and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Response to Aircraft on Ground events on a 24/7 on-call basis.
• Performance of inspections, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance activities on Pilatus PC-12 and PC-24 aircraft.
• Compliance with FAA regulations during all maintenance activities.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Aircraft on Ground (AOG) Technician

Take‑off with Pilatus! We are seeking an Aircraft on Ground Technician to support mobile maintenance operations across our service center network in Chamblee, GA; Rock Hill, SC; Sarasota, FL; or Westminster, MD. Responsibility for responding to Aircraft on Ground events, performing field maintenance and troubleshooting, and supporting return‑to‑service activities in fast‑paced customer environments.

What you do

• Response to Aircraft on Ground events on a 24/7 on-call basis, including travel to customer locations for maintenance support
• Performance of inspections, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance activities on Pilatus PC-12 and PC-24 aircraft in field environments
• Independent troubleshooting, fault isolation, corrective maintenance, and return‑to‑service support in time‑sensitive situations
• Compliance with FAA regulations, approved technical data, repair station procedures, and safety requirements during all maintenance activities
• Coordination with maintenance support teams regarding technical findings, operational status, tooling requirements, and parts needs throughout Aircraft on Ground events
• Documentation of maintenance performed, discrepancies identified, corrective actions taken, and parts usage in maintenance records and work orders
• Performance of operational checks, functional testing, and ground runs to verify aircraft system functionality and return‑to‑service readiness
• Maintenance of assigned tools, equipment, and mobile maintenance resources to support operational readiness
• Professional representation of the organization during customer interactions and field support activities
• Support of continuous improvement initiatives related to Aircraft on Ground response operations and field maintenance processes

What you bring

• High school diploma or GED required; FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate required
• Minimum 3-5 years of aircraft maintenance experience, including independent troubleshooting and repair of turbine aircraft systems; Pilatus PC-12/PC-24 experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of aircraft systems including airframe, engine, avionics, electrical, and hydraulic systems, along with return‑to‑service procedures and field maintenance practices
• Proficiency with electronic maintenance records, work orders, technical documentation, and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to work independently in customer‑facing environments
• High level of accountability, professionalism, urgency, and commitment to safety, quality, travel flexibility, and irregular work schedules in support of Aircraft on Ground operations

What we offer

• 11 paid holidays a year, plus 15 days of paid vacation time, and 6 days of paid sick/personal time to start with an increase to 20 days of paid vacation time after 5 years with Pilatus
• 90% of medical, dental, and vision premiums paid for single coverage and 80% for family coverage, averaging $9,600 annually
• Monthly health savings account (HSA) contributions totaling $2,250 for single coverage and $3,000 for family coverage annually
• 401(k) retirement plan matching up to 6%
• Life and long-term disability insurance premiums paid in full
• Tuition assistance available annually after the first year
• The pay range for this position is $34 - $46 per hour depending on experience. Pay rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data