Experienced Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Full-time 8 months ago
Employment Information
SpiritJets is St. Louis’ premier Aircraft Charter Management Organization, based at the Spirit of St. Louis Airport in Chesterfield, MO. Our core leadership team together have over 130 years in the Charter Management industry. We believe in empowering our employees to build a career with SpiritJets, not just perform a job. We cultivate an inclusive culture throughout the organization that reflects our core values of providing the safest and highest quality service and seamless operations for our clients.

Our Values
To maintain the safety and compliance of our growing fleet is our number one priority. Our departments of maintenance technicians, pilots, flight control and administrative staff work together as a team to excel in providing the highest standards of customer service. We value the camaraderie of our staff, open communication, and the feeling of a family. We believe in fostering a work environment where you’ll feel valued and appreciated.

Job Description
A SpiritJets airframe technician assists in the oversight of a growing fleet of aircraft. You will inspect, repair, test, and perform other general tasks related to the maintenance and repair of airframe systems and components on the fleet. In addition, this position prepares and completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner. Our fleet consists of Gulfstreams, various model Hawkers, and a growing fleet of 600 & 300 series Challengers.

This position will be day shift, Monday through Friday.



Essential Job Functions

  • Assist in quality inspections, service, and maintenance of airframe systems and components on our fleet of aircraft
  • Perform troubleshooting, function testing, and repair of aircraft systems and components
  • Prepare various documents for proper record keeping as required by FAA regulations and SpiritJets’ policy.
  • Demonstrate proficiency of SpiritJets’ work order system by completing accurate and timely compliance items and corrective action statements, and creating and signing logbook entries for work performed, when necessary.
  • Consistently locate and use appropriate technical data and follows verbal instructions when accomplishing assigned maintenance tasks
  • Coordinate and communicate with outside maintenance providers during AOG situations
  • Communicate with Pilots, Flight Control and Management concerning aircraft status
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by Director of Maintenance

Job Specific Requirements

  • FAA Airframe and Powerplant license, valid driver’s license, ability to obtain passport
  • Minimum of five years aircraft maintenance experience required
  • Must be detail oriented, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Computer experience – Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word a plus

Benefits:

  • SpiritJets pays 100% of all health, vision, dental, long-term disability, and life insurance expenses for the employee
  • 401k Plan with Company Matching
  • Paid Time Off to include Vacation, Sick and Personal Days
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Professional Development Assistance
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Cell Phone Reimbursement

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