Senior Aviation Service Center Mechanic

Vertical Mag; Hillsboro (OR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays

Medical, dental, and vision

Pacific Northwest living opportunity

Job summary

Hillsboro Aviation in Hillsboro, Oregon, seeks a Senior Service Center Mechanic to lead maintenance projects on jet, turboprop, turbine helicopter and high‑performance piston aircraft. You will report to the Service Center Manager and drive critical repairs and upgrades with a focus on safety and reliability.

Ideal candidates are energetic, able to work independently, and committed to quality. The role requires availability to manage overtime to balance shop schedules and commitments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years maintaining turboprops, jets, and/or turbine helicopters in a GA setting

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Service Center Manager in execution of responsibilities as defined in Hillsboro Aviation’s Repair Station Manual (RSM).
• Supporting the maintenance quality, efficiency, and regulatory compliance on all customer aircraft.
• Ensuring aircraft are maintained in accordance with the approved aircraft inspection program.
• Ensuring airworthiness and availability of assigned customer aircraft.
• Coordinating maintenance logistics to minimize downtime and maximize aircraft availability.
• Maintaining a high standard of quality for the shop environment, tools, and records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

GA maintenance experience

Job description

Permalink: https://www.hillsboroaviation.com/careers/service-center-mechanic/

About Hillsboro Aviation

Founded in 1980, Hillsboro Aviation offers complete helicopter and airplane services comprised of five divisions: contract & charter, aircraft sales & management, service center, FBO, and parts sales. Serving domestic and international markets in the government, commercial, and private sectors, we proudly employ over 80 talented individuals and operate 9 turbine aircraft out of our award-winning headquarters at the Portland-Hillsboro Airport (KHIO).

Our Mission

We believe in redefining the aviation experience. It’s about the extraordinary moments. It’s about empowering our team, our customers, and the community to make their mark. It’s about embodying a relationship-first philosophy. It’s about seizing opportunities to listen, learn, and make a positive impact. It’s about integrity and doing the right thing.

Our Vision

We believe in the power of a personal approach. We passionately purvey the notion of flight, a dream demanding creativity, persistence, resilience, and intent. We strive to foster a legacy of innovative thought, leadership, mentorship, service, and sustainability. We are dedicated to providing opportunity and growth for our team, our customers, and our community by providing extraordinary and memorable experiences in the air and on the ground.

The Position

As an FAA Certified Part 145 Repair Station, Hillsboro Aviation provides comprehensive maintenance and avionics services for a wide array of aircraft. From privately owned airplanes and helicopters to fixed and rotor-wing fleet operators; our clientele encompasses private, commercial, and government sectors. Our full-service facility in Hillsboro, Oregon supports scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, modifications and upgrades, avionics, and AOG emergencies. Our factory-trained mechanics and avionics technicians boast an average of over 20 years of experience.

As a Senior Service Center Mechanic, you will report to the Service Center Manager and will be responsible for leading maintenance projects and performing maintenance functions on jet, turboprop, turbine helicopter and high-performance piston aircraft.

Ideal candidates are engaging, energetic, and driven. We are looking for someone who can work independently within their areas of responsibilities under limited supervision. The right candidate also values a strong work ethic and optimistic attitude while maintaining a critical eye for detail and organization.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. We require overtime during the week and on weekends when it is necessary to maintain our commitments and keep the shop’s schedule in balance.

Job Responsibilities

· Supporting the Service Center Manager in execution of responsibilities as defined in Hillsboro Aviation’s Repair Station Manual (RSM).

· Supporting the maintenance quality, efficiency, and regulatory compliance on all customer aircraft.

· Ensuring aircraft are maintained in accordance with the approved aircraft inspection program.

· Ensuring airworthiness and availability of assigned customer aircraft.

· Coordinating maintenance logistics to minimize downtime and maximize aircraft availability.

· Maintaining a high standard of quality for the shop environment, tools, and records.

· Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Licenses

· 10+ years maintaining turboprops, jets, and/or turbine helicopters in a GA setting

Required Skills/Experience

· Clean record/history with FAA and primary customer base

Preferred Skills/Experience

· Experience maintaining HondaJets

· Experience maintaining Citations

· Experience maintaining King Airs

· Experience maintaining Caravans

· Experience maintaining Airbus helicopters

· Experience maintaining Bell helicopters

· Factory training for any of the aforementioned aircraft

· Experience with major repairs & alterations

· Experience with non-routine and complex maintenance tasks

· Avionics experience

· Competitive salary

· Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays

· Medical, dental, and vision

· An opportunity to live and work in the beautiful Pacific Northwest

Hillsboro Aviation’s growth and sustainability is rooted in its commitment to attracting a diverse set of talent from around the world. To that end, we encourage qualified individuals from all walks of life to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

This job will remain open until filled. Please do not call regarding the status of your application.

Website Teaser

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