Senior Aircraft Maintenance Technician

George J. Priester Aviation; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

George J. Priester Aviation is seeking an Associate Aircraft Technician in Kansas City. This role involves performing maintenance on Hawker 4000 aircraft and ensuring compliance with Federal Air Regulations.

The successful candidate will manage inspections and repairs, maintain documentation, and ensure safety standards. A negotiable salary based on experience is offered. Estimated travel requirement is approximately 30%.

Qualifications

• Experience with aircraft maintenance, preferably with Hawker 4000 aircraft.
• Ability to interpret and comply with Federal Air Regulations and manufacturer's requirements.
• Strong communication skills for documentation and coordination with Maintenance Control.

Responsibilities

• Document scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance tasks.
• Conduct inspections using precision instruments.
• Manage compliance with safety, security, and quality standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Repair and maintenance

Inspection skills

Knowledge of FARs

Precision instrument use

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calibration tools

Job description

Employment Relationship

This position is employed directly by one of George J. Priester Aviation’s managed aircraft clients. While George J. Priester Aviation supports recruiting for this role, the interview and selection process will be conducted by the client. The successful candidate will be an employee of the client, not George J. Priester Aviation.

We are looking for a passionate, self‑motivated individual to serve as the Associate Aircraft Technician for Hawker 4000 aircraft based in the KC area Flying Part 135 and 91 operations. Applicants must be able to perform all phases of troubleshooting, repair and maintenance on assigned aircraft, and inspect required items and maintain Company operated aircraft in a continuously airworthy condition in accordance with applicable Federal Air Regulations (FARs) and Manufacturers requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform, or oversee the performance of, and document scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft and support equipment.
• Do necessary inspections using precision instruments to measure parts for wear and use.
• Comply with tool calibration requirements. Communicate and document all inspections and calibrations with Priester Maintenance Control.
• Travel to aircraft locations to support owner aircraft in Aircraft on Ground (AOG) situations 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 Maintenance Control.
• Perform 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.
• Maintain working knowledge of, and compliance with, the highest ethical and legal standards related to aircraft maintenance.
• Maintain complete and accurate database of maintenance activity and inventory.
• Travel as needed. Estimated travel is 30%.

Salary is negotiable based on experience.