AOG Recovery Technician: Dispatch-Ready Aircraft Support

Kalitta Air; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalitta Air is seeking an AOG Technician in the Line Maintenance department. The role troubleshoots and repairs non-scheduled defects and supports aircraft-on-ground recovery, staying ready for dispatch to assignments as needed.

Responsibilities include coordinating workload, maintaining repair records, and providing remote technical support. Candidates should have an FAA A&P certificate, 5+ years of relevant experience, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• FAA A&P certificate/Part 65 eligibility required.
• Minimum five years’ experience maintaining aircraft in the same category and class.
• Experience in heavy maintenance oversight or vendor management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair non-scheduled maintenance defects and complete return-to-service paperwork.
• Maintain at-ready status for dispatch and provide AOG recovery support as needed.
• Coordinate workload with Regional Line Maintenance Manager for planning.
• Maintain contact with Line Maintenance management regarding assignments.
• Forward repair information to Maintenance Control and send paperwork to Aircraft Records.
• Provide technical support via Teams, teleconference and research.
• Monitor data for chronic/discrepant aircraft system issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Line Maintenance management.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college coursework/technical school in aviation maintenance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kalitta Air is seeking an AOG Technician in the Line Maintenance department. The role troubleshoots and repairs non-scheduled defects and supports aircraft-on-ground recovery, staying ready for dispatch to assignments as needed.

Responsibilities include coordinating workload, maintaining repair records, and providing remote technical support. Candidates should have an FAA A&P certificate, 5+ years of relevant experience, and strong organizational skills.