Sr. Aviation Maintenance Technician

Home Depot; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot seeks a Senior Aircraft Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance in compliance with FARs and manufacturer programs. You will ensure timely AOG responses, guide maintenance teams, and manage local ground support equipment and inventories at the Atlanta area site.

Responsibilities include leading inspections, documenting work, and providing technical leadership on aircraft systems, with travel typically under 10% and a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations and manufacturer inspection intervals.
• Perform maintenance, inspection and repair on aircraft with thorough documentation.
• Assist passengers with travel needs during departures/arrivals.
• Coordinate aircraft maintenance across one aircraft model or avionics.
• Contribute to training program development and delivery.
• Act as Lead Technician/Lead Inspector in absence.
• Serve as SME on model aircraft or avionics systems.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

FAA A&P License w/ IA

Advanced aviation degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Position Purpose:

As a Senior 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 regulations and aircraft manufacturer's inspection requirements/due intervals

• 40% Perform maintenance, inspection and repair on the aircraft paying close attention to detail and proper documentation of work performed

• 10% Perform departure and arrival duties, assist passengers with travel needs both on aircraft and limousine/taxi

• 10% Will have responsibility for 1 ea. Aircraft Maintenance Coordination

• 10% Participates in the development and facilitation of training programs

• 10% Will fulfill duties and responsibilities of Lead Technician or Lead Inspector in his/her absence

• 10% Serves the team in the capacity of SME on one model aircraft or advanced avionics

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• Maintenance Manager

• No associates report to this role on a permanent basis, but requires the technical leadership of a project work team: may select team members and assess capabilities, provide technical training, provide information necessary to meet work, project or program objectives, evaluate program or project performance.

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:

• Usually in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort from such things as dust, fumes or odors.

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 w/ Inspection Authorization

• Master Tech Certification in at least one model aircraft (Dassault Falcon 900/2000EX Easy)

• AET (Aircraft Electronics Technician) Certification

• 10 years of experience must be related to Business Aircraft maintenance activity.* Associate or Bachelor's degree in aviation, or a related field

• Hands-on computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)* Strong organizational and project management skills

• Must be able to communicate ideas effectively to illicit support

• Training in Leadership Skills

Minimum Education:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a trade school degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Preferred Education:

• No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 10

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

• No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience:

• None

Preferred Leadership Experience:

• None

Certifications:

• Airframe & Power Plant

Competencies:

• Office Computer Business writing skills (Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook): Ability to write letters and convey processes in writing

• Basic knowledge and ability to communicate via electronic media (emial, outlook & BB)

• Working knowledge to effectively communicate and understand current technology aircraft electronic/avionics systems

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. - $0.00 - $0.00