Sr. Aviation Maintenance Technician

The Home Depot; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot is seeking a skilled Aircraft Maintenance Technician to maintain aircraft per FAA and manufacturer standards. You will perform inspections, repairs, and ensure proper documentation while supporting passenger services and coordinating maintenance tasks.

Ideal candidates bring mastery in at least one aircraft model, strong organizational skills, and a proven record in leadership and training roles. On-site position with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
• Airframe & Power Plant certification preferred.
• 10 years of experience in business aircraft maintenance or related activity.
• Master Tech Certification in at least one model aircraft or AET plus FCC or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Ensure FAA regulations and manufacturer inspection requirements/due intervals.
• Perform maintenance, inspection and repair with proper documentation.
• Assist passengers with travel needs on board and with limousine/taxi services.
• Coordinate Aircraft Maintenance activities for 1 aircraft.
• Contribute to development and facilitation of training programs.
• Occasionally assume Lead Technician or Lead Inspector duties in absence.
• Serve as SME on one model aircraft or advanced avionics.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Trade school degree or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Internet

Job description

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

Position Purpose:

Maintain aircraft in accordance with manufacturer’s recommended maintenance program and FARs. Keep safety, quality and passenger comfort as primary objectives. Provide internal source of technical knowledge and expertise in one specific dicipline or model aircraft.

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:

• Inspection Authorization
• Hands-on computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, internet access)
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Must be able to communicate ideas effectively to illicit support
• Training in Leadership Skills
• Must have achieved Master Tech Certification in at least one model aircraft or AET (Aircraft Electronics Technician) Certification plus FCC or equivelant. 10 years experience must be related to Business Aircraft maintenance activity.

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