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Aircraft Maintenance Technician

SMARTFOX · Dallas, TX

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What you’ll do :-Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain aircraft airframes, powerplants, and systems on [narrowbody / widebody / regional / turboprop / business jet / helicopter / general aviation] aircraftPerform scheduled maintenance: line checks, A-checks, C-checks, phase inspections, and annual or 100-hour inspections, as applicableDiagnose and resolve defects reported by flight crews, using aircraft maintenance manuals (AMM), wiring diagrams, fault isolation procedures, and built-in test equipmentService and repair engines, landing gear, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, fuel systems, flight controls, environmental systems, and cabin equipmentWork on avionics and electrical systems within your scope: wiring repair, component replacement, and operational checksPerform structural repairs, sheet metal and composite work, corrosion treatment, and non-destructive testing (NDT) support, following approved dataPerform required inspections, borescope inspections, and compliance with airworthiness directives (ADs) and service bulletinsComplete accurate maintenance records and logbook entries, work cards, and return-to-service documentation, in line with FAA regulations (14 CFR Parts 43, 65, 121, 135, 145, and 91 as applicable)Use electronic maintenance systems and tablets (such as AMOS, TRAX, Quantum, or Corridor) and digital manualsOperate tooling and ground support equipment safely: jacks, tugs, hydraulic mules, torque tools, borescopes, and test setsFollow safety procedures, including fall protection, hazardous materials handling, fuel and confined space safety, and FOD (foreign object debris) preventionSupport aircraft on ground (AOG) events, with clear communication to operations and parts teamsParticipate in the safety management system (SMS), report hazards, and support quality auditsTrain and mentor apprentices and newer technicians [at higher levels]Find your level :-Level - Typical experience : What you’ll ownMaintenance Technician I - 0-2 years : Servicing, inspections, component changes, and scheduled tasks under supervision, with a mentor and a plan toward your A&P or additional ratingsMaintenance Technician II (A&P) - 2-5 years : Independent troubleshooting and repair, performing inspections, signing off work within your certificate, and mentoring newer techniciansSenior Maintenance Technician / Lead (A&P, IA preferred) - 5+ years : Leading work crews and complex repairs, performing and signing off major inspections, supporting quality and planning, training and developing techniciansPromotion criteria are written down at every level, with regular career conversations. Many technicians have moved into lead, inspector, quality, maintenance control, planning, and management roles.What you bringMust have :-FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate for Level II and above. At Level I: A&P certificate, or completion of an FAA Part 147 program, or military aviation maintenance experience with a plan to certify (we support it)Ability to read and follow technical manuals, drawings, and wiring diagramsStrong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and respect for procedureWillingness to work in hangars and on the ramp, in all weather, with shift work, nights, weekends, and overtime as scheduledAbility to lift [50] lbs, work at heights, and work in confined spacesReliable and honest recordkeeping: documentation is part of airworthinessHigh school diploma or GEDAuthorization to work in the USAbility to pass a background check, including a 10-year employment and FAA security requirements [as applicable]Nice to have (not required) :-Inspection Authorization (IA), FCC radio license, or avionics certificationsType-specific training on [Boeing 737, Airbus A320, Embraer, CRJ, ATR, King Air, Gulfstream, Bell, Sikorsky, etc.]Experience with NDT methods, composites, or sheet metal structural repairExperience in Part 121, 135, or 145 environmentsMilitary aviation maintenance background (such as Air Force, Navy, Army, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard), including CCAF or Joint Services Transcript creditsExperience with electronic maintenance tracking and records systemsOwn basic toolset (we help with it)Experience with borescope, engine run, or AOG operationsSpanish or other language skills for ramp and vendor communication [if applicable]