A&P Mechanic - Mobile Response Team (MRT) Technician

VistaJet; Teterboro (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Aviation Maintenance Technician to join a dynamic mobile response team in Teterboro, NJ. This exciting opportunity involves hands-on work with light and midsize jets, ensuring their airworthiness through inspections, repairs, and maintenance. You will leverage your expertise in troubleshooting and repair of aircraft systems while working in a state-of-the-art facility. The role offers a collaborative environment where you can grow your skills and contribute to a leading company in business aviation. If you're passionate about aviation and ready for a rewarding career, this position is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical plans

401k program with company matching

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Empty leg flight benefits

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience with turbine aircraft maintenance.
• Valid FAA A&P Certificate is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, repairs, and modifications on aircraft systems.
• Utilize technical knowledge to efficiently resolve aircraft discrepancies.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Troubleshooting electrical systems

Repairing hydraulic systems

Reading technical manuals

Physical capability for maintenance tasks

Education

FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certificate

Formal airframe specific maintenance training

Tools

Comprehensive test equipment

Special tools for aircraft maintenance

Windows operating environment

Job description

Job Profile

Aviation Maintenance - Mobile Response Team (MRT) Technician is available in Teterboro, NJ. The MRT Technician is responsible for working as a collaborative member of a Part-145 aviation maintenance team tasked with accomplishing many different aspects of aircraft maintenance.

Vista has a global reach with operational hubs across the globe and an expert workforce of over 4,000 aviation professionals. Vista's fast-paced growth and its relationship with the best partner operators open the door to lifelong career opportunities across the group - to create the best service in business aviation, in every region in the world.

Your Responsibilities

• Line service, inspection, repair, and modification of aircraft and/or aircraft systems and components.
• Utilize technical knowledge to repair aircraft discrepancies efficiently, while properly documenting all work performed.
• Utilize comprehensive test equipment and special tools to complete inspections.
• Utilize knowledge of computer systems to research inspections, repair criteria and/or repair parts requirements.
• Comprehensive troubleshooting and repair of electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Inspection, rigging and adjustment of flight controls and control cables.
• Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on our fleet of light and midsize jets.
• Annual inspection on piston engine aircraft.
• Engine removal, installation, rigging and adjustment of engine controls.
• Re-fuel, de-fuel and testing of aircraft fuel systems and components.
• Aircraft pressurization checks.
• Engine run-up and taxi checks.
• Sheet metal repairs.
• Upholster removal, cleaning, repair and installation.
• Removal, disassembly and assembly of main landing gear wheel assemblies.
• Utilize knowledge of FARs to ensure the airworthiness of aircraft.

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• A valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certificate (A&P Certificate)
• 3-5 years’ experience with turbine aircraft
• Past Part 135 maintenance work
• Any formal airframe specific maintenance training

Specific Skills

• The ability to read and interpret instructions from manuals and internal RWA documents.
• Proficiency in the Windows operating environment.
• Physical capability to work in tight spaces, at heights, on-wings, use ladders, operate tugs, operate lifts, and lift weights up to 100lbs.
• Familiarity with Federal Aviation Regulations relating to aircraft maintenance.
• A strict adherence to Company policies and Standard Operating Procedures (“SOPs”).
• Ability and willingness to work first or second shift, after-hours, overtime as required, weekends and holidays.
• Travel may be required.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401k program with company matching and 100% vested immediately.
• Life Insurance and long/short-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Empty leg flight benefits & customized travel site with Delta Airlines.

At Vista America we foster an enriching work environment where no two days are the same. While working in our state-of-the-art maintenance facilities you will have the opportunity to learn from the best industry through professional training and mentorship. Our team uses cutting-edge technologies to service, inspect, troubleshoot, repair and modify a world-class fleet of extraordinary jets.

The affiliated operating partners of Vista are equal employment opportunity employers. The affiliated operating partners of Vista do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. The affiliated operating partners of Vista also prohibit harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.