Job Title: Lead A&P Mechanic
Job Description
This long-term A&P Mechanic opportunity offers a stable career in aviation, focused on maintenance of corporate and business jet aircraft in a service center environment. You will perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, service bulletins, and occasional AOG work on aircraft such as Falcon, Beechcraft, Citation, Cessna, Gulfstream, and other business jets.
Responsibilities
- Perform maintenance, inspections, and repairs on corporate and business jet aircraft in accordance with applicable regulations, service bulletins, and company procedures.
- Read and interpret service bulletins, technical data, and work orders to determine the scope of work and required actions.
- Coordinate daily tasks and maintenance activities with maintenance control and the maintenance leadership team to ensure efficient workflow and aircraft turnaround.
- Select appropriate tools, equipment, and materials needed to perform removals, repairs, and installations on mechanical, structural, and avionics systems.
- Remove, repair, and install aircraft components, including mechanical, structural, and basic avionics systems, ensuring all work meets quality and safety standards.
- Troubleshoot discrepancies on corporate and business jet aircraft, including models such as Citation, Dassault Falcon, Cessna, and Gulfstream, and determine corrective actions.
- Document all maintenance performed in accordance with regulatory and company requirements, ensuring accurate and timely completion of work records.
- Support occasional AOG maintenance events as needed, which may include rapid response troubleshooting and repair to return aircraft to service.
- Collaborate with other technicians and departments within the service center to maintain a safe, organized, and efficient hangar environment.
- For the Lead Technician role, provide technical guidance, coordination, and oversight to other technicians to ensure high-quality work and adherence to schedules.
Essential Skills
- Active Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License.
- At least 4 years of aircraft maintenance experience.
- Minimum of 1 year of corporate aircraft maintenance experience.
- Ability to perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on corporate and business jet aircraft.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting service bulletins, maintenance manuals, and work orders.
- Hands-on experience with mechanical, structural, and basic avionics systems on aircraft.
- Capability to troubleshoot issues on aircraft types such as Citation, Dassault Falcon, Cessna, Gulfstream, and other business jets.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.
- Ability to work effectively on a day shift schedule, Monday through Friday.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Preferred 3+ years of experience on large general aviation, corporate, or regional aircraft.
- Experience working in a corporate aircraft or business jet service center environment.
- Familiarity with maintenance operations on aircraft such as Falcon, Beechcraft, Citation, Cessna, Gulfstream, and similar platforms.
- Experience in troubleshooting complex mechanical and avionics issues on corporate aircraft.
- Interest in career growth into advanced AOG roles or supervisory positions.
- Strong communication and coordination skills when working with maintenance control and other departments.
Why Work Here?
You will join a growing aviation organization that offers strong compensation and comprehensive benefits, along with the stability of a long-term, permanent role. The company supports work-life balance with a consistent Monday–Friday day shift and minimal required travel, while still providing opportunities for additional earnings and variety through an AOG team for those who choose to participate. You will work in a professional, high-end facility with clear paths for career development into advanced AOG and supervisory roles, allowing you to build a lasting and rewarding career in corporate aviation maintenance.
Work Environment
You will work primarily in an aircraft hangar service center located at Portland International Airport (PDX), operating in a professional MRO environment attached to a new, high-end FBO. The schedule is a day shift, Monday through Friday, typically from 07:00 to 16:00, providing consistent hours and predictable routines. Most work takes place inside the hangar, with occasional outdoor tasks on the flight line when aircraft operations require it. The environment is centered around corporate and business jet maintenance, using standard aircraft maintenance tools, equipment, and diagnostic resources in a structured, safety-focused setting.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Dallas, TX.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $83000.00 - $93600.00/yr.
Health, dental, 401k, etc.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Dallas,TX.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jun 29, 2026.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
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