Job Description

Corporate Aircraft Mechanic (MRO) at StandardAero summary:

As a Corporate Aircraft Mechanic at StandardAero Houston, you will perform routine maintenance and major inspections on corporate aircraft including models such as Learjet, Falcon, Hawker, and Challenger. You will troubleshoot, repair and modify aircraft components, ensuring operational checks and airworthiness for safe flights. This role requires a valid FAA A&P License and a minimum of 2 years of corporate aviation experience, emphasizing both technical skills and a commitment to quality service.

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

 

StandardAero Houston is a premier business aviation MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) facility specializing in the service of mid-sized corporate jets. We support an extensive range of aircraft models, including renowned brands such as Falcon, Hawker, Challenger, Learjet, Gulfstream, and Embraer. In addition to comprehensive airframe services, the facility features a state-of-the-art engine shop and test cell, performing overhauls on TFE731 and CFE738 engines. With a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, StandardAero Houston is dedicated to keeping business aviation flying safely and efficiently.

This A&P Mechanic is responsible for performing routine maintenance and major inspections on corporate aircraft. This experienced mechanic will work across our specialized airframe teams, troubleshooting, repairing, and modifying aircraft components. Additionally they will perform engine removal and reinstallation, operational checks, leak checks, and engine runs. Experience with Embraer, Falcon, Lear, Challenger, and/or Hawker aircraft required.

What You Will Do:

• Performs operational checks and engine runs to ensure air-worthiness prior to departure.
• Inspects aircraft in accordance with OEM Light or Heavy Maintenance Manuals
• Evaluates removed components for serviceability and documents discrepancies (squawks). Reinstalls and tests components after completed inspection.
• Troubleshoots and repairs all airframe systems as required (hydraulics, landing gear, etc.).
• Reads and interprets maintenance manual procedures, blueprints, technical manuals, and schematic diagrams when required.
• Analyzes a variety of mechanical problems and determines the cause and best method of repair.
• Tests operation and repairs/adjusts, as required: engines, engine controls and accessories, propellers and controls, landing gear, hydraulic systems and servicing, and flight controls, and adjusts rigging as required.
• Check and repair fuel, oil, oxygen, heating, cooling and pressurization systems.
• Utilize mechanics hand tools, precision measuring instruments, gauges and calibration test equipment.
• Remove and reinstall engines from turbofan and turboprop powered aircraft.
• Use sound judgment and technical aptitude to make decisions regarding maintenance, sequence, and techniques, troubleshooting and discrepancy resolution.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• A valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License is required.
• Minimum 2 years corporate aviation experience on Learjet, Hawker, Falcon, Challenger, and/or Embraer (Legacy/Praetor/ Phenom)
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must be available to work second shift, with overtime and weekends as needed.
  • Currently 2nd Shift Operates Tues-Friday, 10-hr shifts

Preferred Qualifications:

• Aviation training: military training, aeronautical academy or technical school training and/or an Aviation Associates Degree.
• Factory authorized training on assigned aircraft or engines.

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance
• 401(k) with a 5% company match, immediately vested. 
• Paid Time Off starting on day one!
• Quarterly Bonus opportunities
• Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Career development and cross-training opportunities with partners like CAE and FlightSafety 

 

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard
It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.

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Keywords:

Corporate Aircraft Mechanic, A&P Mechanic, MRO Services, Aircraft Maintenance, Aviation Technician, Engine Overhaul, Corporate Jets, Airframe Inspections, Aviation Careers, Aircraft Repair

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Immediate start, Worldwide, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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