Sr. Aviation Technician

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 36,107 - 51,425; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees

Vacation and Health/Flex Time

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Education assistance through MyQuest for Education

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated is seeking a Sr. Aviation Technician in Reading, PA, to maintain and repair aircraft within its fleet. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with federal standards and making independent decisions on airworthiness.

Successful candidates with 3-5 years of experience will receive a competitive salary starting at $31.77 per hour, along with an annual performance bonus and a robust benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plan options.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of aviation maintenance experience with electrical and mechanical systems.
• 2 or more years of PC12 or Turbo Prop maintenance experience is a plus.
• Airframe & Powerplant Certificate (A&P) required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs to general aviation aircraft.
• Ensure compliance with federal aviation regulations and industry standards.
• Make independent decisions related to airworthiness.

Skills

Ability to diagnose aircraft mechanical and electrical malfunctions

Use of basic hand tools

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Volt Ohm Meter

Job description

Sr. Aviation Technician - Reading, PA, Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Hours may vary)

Perform maintenance and repair work on aircraft machinery, ensuring aircraft within the Quest Air fleet are maintained within federal, manufacturer, and industry standards.

Pay range: $31.77+ per hour

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits information

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, inspections and repairs to general aviation light twin and turbo prop fixed wing aircraft.
• Perform work in accordance with federal aviation regulations, manufactures technical information and industry standards.
• Customer focused
• Works effectively with other staff members
• Makes independent decisions related to airworthiness
• Works without close supervision
• Organizes and prioritizes work and makes accurate log book entries

Qualifications

Required Work Experience

• 3-5 years of aviation maintenance experience working with electrical and mechanical systems, including a broad spectrum of troubleshooting

Preferred Work Experience

• 2 or more years of PC12 or Turbo Prop maintenance experience is a plus.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Work with hand tools and with machinery will occur

Knowledge

• Ability to diagnose aircraft mechanical and electrical malfunctions and identify their maintenance and repair needs
• Strong background with turboprop and light twin aircraft
• Must understand and be proficient with a Volt Ohm Meter
• Electrical and mechanical Schematics

Skills

• Use of basic hand tools to comply with job assignments
• Must be able to read and interpret electrical schematics and wire diagrams
• Basic computer skills

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• Airframe & Powerplant Certificate (A&P) (Required)

Work Requirements

• Travel Required

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.