Aircraft on Ground (AOG) Technician

Pilatus Flugzeugwerke AG

Sarasota, FL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Aircraft Maintenance, Avionics, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Customer Relations, Diversity, Electricity, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Functional Testing, Groundskeeping, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Insurance, Machine Tool, Maintenance Services, Microsoft Office, On Site Support, Operational Support, Power Plant, Problem Solving Skills, Record Keeping, Regulations, Safety Process, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Technical Writing, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Sarasota, FL
POSTED
1 day ago

Take‑off with Pilatus! We are seeking an Aircraft on Ground Technician to support mobile maintenance operations across our service center network in Chamblee, GA; Rock Hill, SC; Sarasota, FL; or Westminster, MD. Responsibility for responding to Aircraft on Ground events, performing field maintenance and troubleshooting, and supporting return‑to‑service activities in fast‑paced customer environments.ResponsibilitiesResponse to Aircraft on Ground events on a 24/7 on‑call basis, including travel to customer locations for maintenance supportPerformance of inspections, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance activities on Pilatus PC‑12 and PC‑24 aircraft in field environmentsIndependent troubleshooting, fault isolation, corrective maintenance, and return‑to‑service support in time‑sensitive situationsCompliance with FAA regulations, approved technical data, repair station procedures, and safety requirements during all maintenance activitiesCoordination with maintenance support teams regarding technical findings, operational status, tooling requirements, and parts needs throughout Aircraft on Ground eventsDocumentation of maintenance performed, discrepancies identified, corrective actions taken, and parts usage in maintenance records and work ordersPerformance of operational checks, functional testing, and ground runs to verify aircraft system functionality and return‑to‑service readinessMaintenance of assigned tools, equipment, and mobile maintenance resources to support operational readinessProfessional representation of the organization during customer interactions and field support activitiesSupport of continuous improvement initiatives related to Aircraft on Ground response operations and field maintenance processesWhat you bringHigh school diploma or GED required; FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate requiredMinimum 3-5 years of aircraft maintenance experience, including independent troubleshooting and repair of turbine aircraft systems; Pilatus PC‑12/PC‑24 experience preferredStrong knowledge of aircraft systems including airframe, engine, avionics, electrical, and hydraulic systems, along with return‑to‑service procedures and field maintenance practicesProficiency with electronic maintenance records, work orders, technical documentation, and Microsoft Office applicationsStrong troubleshooting, communication, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to work independently in customer‑facing environmentsHigh level of accountability, professionalism, urgency, and commitment to safety, quality, travel flexibility, and irregular work schedules in support of Aircraft on Ground operationsWhat we offer11 paid holidays a year, plus 15 days of paid vacation time, and 6 days of paid sick/personal time to start with an increase to 20 days of paid vacation time after 5 years with Pilatus90% of medical, dental, and vision premiums paid for single coverage and 80% for family coverage, averaging $9,600 annuallyMonthly health savings account (HSA) contributions totaling $2,250 for single coverage and $3,000 for family coverage annually401(k) retirement plan matching up to 6%Life and long‑term disability insurance premiums paid in fullTuition assistance available annually after the first yearThe pay range for this position is $34 - $46 per hour depending on experience. Pay rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market dataBecome part of the Pilatus familyWe want to address everyone with our job ad's and are committed to diversity in our company – we are looking forward to receiving your online applicationWe are looking forward to your online application#J-18808-Ljbffr

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Pilatus Flugzeugwerke AG