Senior Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Aviation)

Pfizer; West Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 116,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Con­t

Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution

Paid vacation

Paid holidays and personal days

Paid caregiver/ parental leave

Health benefits

Job summary

Pfizer Aviation is seeking an experienced Aviation Maintenance Technician to coordinate maintenance with flight schedules and ensure aircraft availability. You will perform pre-/post-flight inspections, maintain avionics and electrical systems, and oversee documentation and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 10+ years in aviation, A&P with IA preferred, and hands-on experience with Gulfstream/Leonardo aircraft. Strong teamwork, communication, and meticulous record-keeping are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current, violation-free Airframe and Powerplant certificate.
• Inspection Authorization preferred.
• 10+ years of aviation industry experience.
• 5+ years of experience working on turbine-powered aircraft.
• Experience on Gulfstream and Leonardo aircraft (preferred) or similar aircraft types.
• Personal set of tools appropriate for the aircraft types operated by the department.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Strong situational awareness, self-awareness, and job planning and scheduling skills.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to read and understand manufacturers’ documentation.
• Excellent knowledge of avionics and electrical systems, including the ability to read and understand schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills for electrical, avionics, and aircraft systems.
• Ability to perform quality control (QC) functions, including research, inspections, oversight, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate aircraft maintenance and inspections with flight schedules to ensure aircraft availability.
• Plan and organize short-, mid-, and long-range scheduled aircraft maintenance tasks.
• Coordinate workload planning objectives.
• Perform pre-flight and post-flight inspections and scheduled and unscheduled maintenance per manufacturer data, CFRs and safety regulations.
• Maintain proficiency in procedures, parts, and tooling needed to maintain and repair company aircraft.
• Detect, monitor, and track recurring defects.
• Maintain avionics and electrical systems and install avionics and electrical equipment.
• Ensure compliance with MEL/MMEL/CDL and Safety Regulations.
• Comply with Pfizer Tool Control Program.
• Participate in the Pfizer Aviation Safety Management System and committees.
• Inspect all maintenance work and repairs before releasing aircraft for service.
• Inspect work performed by others; complete administrative duties and update records.
• Liaise with external sources on maintenance-related issues and coordinate outside vendor services.
• Provide maintenance support while traveling with aircraft and away from base as needed.
• Perform additional duties to support company operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Situational awareness

Scheduling skills

Read schematics

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Airframe and Powerplant certificate

Inspection Authorization

Tools

Microsoft Office

Documentation reading

Gulfstream/Leonardo tooling

Job description

Pfizer Aviation is seeking an experienced Aviation Maintenance Technician to coordinate maintenance with flight schedules and ensure aircraft availability. You will perform pre-/post-flight inspections, maintain avionics and electrical systems, and oversee documentation and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 10+ years in aviation, A&P with IA preferred, and hands-on experience with Gulfstream/Leonardo aircraft. Strong teamwork, communication, and meticulous record-keeping are essential.