Aviation Maintenance Technician

Home Depot; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aviation is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Technician to perform essential maintenance in compliance with regulations. The role requires expertise in aircraft systems to ensure operational readiness and passenger comfort while adhering to safety protocols. The position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with minimal travel requirements.

Qualifications

• A&P License is strongly preferred.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in aviation is favorable.
• 5 years of experience in business aviation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft.
• Ensure compliance with FAA and company regulations.
• Manage ground support equipment and maintain inventory.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical expertise

Communication skills

Education

FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in aviation

High school diploma or GED

Job description

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.

Position Purpose:

As an Aircraft Maintenance Technician, you will perform aircraft maintenance in compliance with the manufacturer's recommended maintenance program and Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs). You will conduct routine scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, ensuring prompt resolution of Aircraft on Ground (AOG) events. Prioritizing safety, quality, and passenger comfort in all maintenance activities is essential. You will serve as an in-house technical expert, providing guidance and specialized knowledge on aircraft systems and operations. Additionally, you will support aircraft arrivals and departures, to include passenger needs. Managing and maintaining ground support equipment and inventory levels at the local site to ensure operational readiness is also a key responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• 10% Ensure compliance with FAA and company regulations
• 20% Be thoroughly familiar and comply with Federal Aviation Regulations and company policies and procedures.
• 10% Maintain adherence to the Aircraft security policies as outlined in section 4.60 of this manual.
• Maintain strict adherence to the procedures and policies in accordance with the approved Operations Manual.
• 30% Perform maintenance and inspections on the aircraft paying close attention to detail and sign off all work in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations governing Part 91 operators.
• 10% Tow the aircraft in the hangar and on the ramp as required.
• Perform basic fuel farm quality control checks and fuel the aircraft prior to departure.
• 10% Perform secondary duties as assigned.
• 10% Perform departure and arrival duties, assist passengers with their travel needs both on the aircraft and in limousine or taxis.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• REPORTS TO: Maintenance Manager
• POSITIONS REPORTING TO THIS JOB: No Direct Reports.

Travel Requirements:

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward.

Working Conditions:

• Typically in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noise, and fumes which cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness.
• Must continuously stand or walk or there is a regular requirement of lifting/handling/carrying material or equipment of moderate weight.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in aviation, or a related field
• Computer and communication skills.
• Five years of business aviation experience is preferred.
• Dassault Falcon 900/2000EX Easy experience

Minimum Education:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.

Preferred Education:

• No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 0

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

• No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience:

• None

Preferred Leadership Experience:

• None

Certifications:

• None

Competencies:

• Must be able to fit into maintenance environment and work well with all other associates in the Maintenance department.
• Work and strive for everyday excellent in safety and efficiency.