Aircraft Maintenance Technician Gulfstream G280

About the role

Executive Jet Management, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is seeking a qualified Aircraft Maintenance Technician for a Gulfstream G280 aircraft based in the Fort Worth area (KAFW). The position supports a 4‑pilot account flying Part 135 and is responsible for the welfare of passengers, cabin safety, and service, as well as all phases of troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance on company aircraft and component parts.

Responsibilities

• Perform, or oversee the performance of, and document scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft including engines, landing gear, instruments, pressurized sections, accessories (brakes, valves, pumps, air‑conditioning systems, seats, etc.) and other parts of the owner aircraft as required.
• Repair and service hangar, shop, and ground‑support equipment.
• Conduct necessary inspections using precision instruments to measure parts for wear and use.
• Comply with tool calibration requirements and communicate all inspections and calibrations with the EJM Fleet Department.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, including hazardous‑waste management, at federal, state, and local levels.
• Travel to airport locations to repair owner aircraft in Aircraft on Ground (AOG) status or arrange repairs through outside vendors.
• Occasionally travel on the owner aircraft for test flights, troubleshooting, or at the owner’s request.
• Coordinate release of aircraft with the EJM Fleet Department.
• Perform receiving inspection on all incoming parts and components.
• Maintain continuous compliance with the company Safety Management System (SMS) program and report any safety, security, or quality recommendations or non‑compliance observations.

Requirements

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification.

Skills

• Ability to run and taxi owner aircraft.
• Ability to work on a lift platform 3 feet to 40 feet in the air, as required by repair needs.
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods while performing repairs.
• Ability to operate various tools, including but not limited to jacks, welders, torches, paint guns, sanders, and drill press.
• Ability to lift and move machine parts weighing up to 70 lb from ground to equipment level (waist level) and maneuver any single item weighing up to 125 lb with appropriate equipment or assistance.
• Ability to learn and use technical manuals.
• Good mechanical aptitude and effective problem‑solving skills.
• Clear written and oral communication abilities.
• Capacity to perform repairs quickly under short‑notice, high‑pressure situations.
• Proficiency with computer input and retrieval of information.
• Willingness to travel to locations in all weather conditions to perform repairs.
• Capability to perform receiving inspections to company standards.
• Ability to operate basic hand tools.
• Preference for local candidates with experience on Gulfstream and other midsize to large cabin business jets.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with no monthly premiums
• 401(k) plan with 67 % company match
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Prescription drug benefit plan
• Life insurance and AD&D benefits
• Short‑term disability
• Long‑term disability
• Loss of license coverage
• Paid parental leave
• 14 days of paid time off, available on the first day of employment