Assistant Maintenance Manager- Global 6500 / Chall 350 - Wheeling, IL (PWK)

Location: West Palm Beach, FL 33406 • Onsite

About the Role

Support with precision and excellence as an Assistant Maintenance Manager at Jet Aviation. In this key role, you will assist in overseeing all aspects of aircraft maintenance, helping to ensure peak airworthiness, safety, and regulatory compliance across a premium fleet. From supporting scheduled inspections and troubleshooting to coordinating with OEMs and regulatory authorities, you will contribute to maintaining operational reliability and upholding the highest standards of maintenance quality. This position requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong technical knowledge, effective leadership abilities, and a dedication to supporting seamless flight operations for clientele.

Why Join Jet Aviation

At Jet Aviation, we don’t just maintain aircraft—we ensure excellence in every detail. As an Assistant Maintenance Manager, you’ll play a vital role in supporting a team that sets the standard for safety, reliability, and luxury in private aviation. We offer a dynamic and rewarding environment where your expertise and leadership will make a lasting impact. Join us in shaping the future of private aviation and representing Jet Aviation as a trusted Brand Ambassador exemplifying our core values of trust, honesty, alignment, and transparency while consistently delivering excellence to both customers and colleagues.

Requirements

• Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic (A&P) certificate required.
• Three years of aviation maintenance, including at least two years of hands-on experience with corporate aircraft.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance planning and oversight of inspections, repairs, and modifications.
• Ability to work a variable schedule to support diverse flight mission profiles.
• Willingness to travel extensively worldwide with no restrictions.
• Two years of college or equivalent technical training is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

What Will Set You Apart

• Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a passion for collaboration.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills with a deep understanding of the aviation industry.
• A quality-driven mindset and dedication to representing Jet Aviation as a trusted leader in the industry.
• The ability to be proactive and take a self-motivated approach to address technical and practical challenges.
• Appropriate airframe initial training and currency; Inspection Authorization (IA) certification desired.

Responsibilities

• Support adherence to company manuals and regulatory standards, maintain technical proficiency through ongoing training, and represent Jet Aviation as a trusted industry ambassador.
• Assist the Maintenance Manager in performing and overseeing maintenance, inspections, and repairs to ensure aircraft readiness and compliance with airworthiness standards.
• Maintain accurate logbooks and records, while monitoring maintenance activities at remote locations.
• Help plan and coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, oversee remote maintenance efforts, manage computerized tracking systems, and review directives and bulletins for relevance.
• Support procurement by gathering and comparing maintenance quotes for supervisor evaluation.
• Work closely with clients, vendors, and internal teams to fulfill maintenance requirements.
• Assist in managing contracts, manuals, and budgets, ensuring accuracy in invoicing and payments.
• Take on special projects and additional responsibilities as assigned.

Work Environment

• Perform tasks requiring regular use of hands, standing, walking, sitting, with occasional climbing, kneeling, or crouching.
• Frequent lifting and moving up to 50 pounds, including overhead lifting.
• Maintain sharp vision across various ranges and depths.
• Operate in a variety of environments, from heavy maintenance areas to upscale customer spaces.
• Experience the dynamic atmosphere of aircraft arrivals and departures, including occasional high noise levels, vibrations, and exposure to fuel fumes.
• Adapt to changing weather conditions and seasonal temperature extremes in hangar settings.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Matching 401(k).
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Life insurance.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Health and wellness awards.
• Generous paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts.