Aircraft Technician

About the Role

A mid‑level A&P professional who participates in maintenance team efforts to achieve and maintain high aircraft readiness rates. Maintains King Air and 1900 aircraft types, sets a safety‑first culture, and ensures compliance with air carrier, FAA, and international flight procedures and regulations. Coordinates with air carrier dispatch and the flight department, completes required training, supports hazardous material safety, PPE use, and environmental stewardship. Reports to the Director of Maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Examine and inspect aircraft components—including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and deicers—to locate cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems.
• Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and specifications to determine repair or replacement methods.
• Maintain repair logs documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance.
• Replace or repair worn, defective, or damaged components using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment.
• Assemble and install electrical, plumbing, mechanical, hydraulic, and structural components and accessories.
• Clean, refuel, and change oil in line‑service aircraft.
• Accompany aircraft on flights to make in‑flight adjustments and corrections.
• Inventory, requisition, or order supplies, parts, materials, and equipment.
• Prepare and paint aircraft surfaces.
• Work any shift, including unscheduled overtime, nonscheduled workdays, and holidays as needed.
• Travel up to 25 % to perform AOG maintenance on aircraft located at outstations.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years aircraft maintenance experience (required).
• Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license (required).
• Ability to commute to Killeen, TX 76549 (required).
• Willingness to relocate to Killeen, TX before starting work (required).

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Pay

$35.00 – $40.00 per hour

Schedule

Work any shift, including unscheduled overtime, nonscheduled workdays, and holidays as needed. Up to 25 % travel for AOG maintenance at outstations.