USA based - Mobile Response Truck Technician, New Jersey

Job Profile

Aviation Maintenance - Mobile Response Team (MRT) Technician is available in Teterboro, NJ.  The MRT Technician is responsible for working as a collaborative member of a Part-145 aviation maintenance team tasked with accomplishing many different aspects of aircraft maintenance. 

Jet Select is an affiliated operating partner of Vista in the US - the largest charter group in private aviation and the world’s first private aviation ecosystem, integrating a unique portfolio of companies offering asset-light solutions to cover all key aspects of business aviation.   

Vista has a global reach with operational hubs across the globe and an expert workforce of over 4,000 aviation professionals. Vista's fast-paced growth and its relationship with the best partner operators open the door to lifelong career opportunities across the group - to create the best service in business aviation, in every region in the world.                        

 Your Responsibilities:

• Line service, inspection, repair, and modification of aircraft and/or aircraft systems and components. 
• Utilize technical knowledge to repair aircraft discrepancies efficiently, while properly documenting all work performed. 
• Utilize comprehensive test equipment and special tools to complete inspections. 

• Utilize knowledge of computer systems to research inspections, repair criteria and/or repair parts requirements. 
• Comprehensive troubleshooting and repair of electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. 
• Inspection, rigging and adjustment of flight controls and control cables. 
• Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on our fleet of light and midsize jets. 
• Annual inspection on piston engine aircraft. 

• Engine removal, installation, rigging and adjustment of engine controls. 
• Re-fuel, de-fuel and testing of aircraft fuel systems and components. 
• Aircraft pressurization checks. 
• Engine run-up and taxi checks. 
• Sheet metal repairs. 

• Upholster removal, cleaning, repair and installation. 
• Removal, disassembly and assembly of main landing gear wheel assemblies. 

• Utilize knowledge of FARs to ensure the airworthiness of aircraft. 

Required Experience, Qualifications, and Education:

• A valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certificate (A&P Certificate) 

• 3-5 years’ experience with turbine aircraft 
• Past Part 135 maintenance work 
• Any formal airframe specific maintenance training 

Specific skills: 

• The ability to read and interpret instructions from manuals and internal RWA documents. 

• Proficiency in the Windows operating environment. 
• Physical capability to work in tight spaces, at heights, on-wings, use ladders, operate tugs, operate lifts, and lift weights up to 100lbs. 
• Familiarity with Federal Aviation Regulations relating to aircraft maintenance. 
• A strict adherence to Company policies and Standard Operating Procedures (“SOP’s). 
• Ability and willingness to work first or second shift, after-hours, overtime as required, weekends and holidays. 

• Travel may be required. 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications 

• A valid Driver’s License. 
• A complete set of tools designed for or appropriate for aircraft maintenance. 
• Implementation of a shadow box to minimize risk and FOD. 

• Completion of employment drug screening, FBI fingerprinting check and a 10-year background check. 

Benefits:  

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401k program with company matching and no vesting period.
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance and Long/Short term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career progression

The compensation range for this position is $40 to $60 per hour, depending upon experience.

The affiliated operating partners of Vista are equal employment opportunity employers. The affiliated operating partners of Vista do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. The affiliated operating partners of Vista also prohibit harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.