- Location
- Fort Worth Texas USA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Engineering, Facilities & Maintenance
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
About NetJets
Founded in 1964 and part of Berkshire Hathaway since 1998, NetJets is a leader in private aviation, renowned for pioneering fractional aircraft ownership. Serving a discerning international clientele, the company combines personalised service with a rigorous commitment to safety and operational excellence. As an employer, NetJets brings together pilots, maintenance specialists, operations professionals and client service teams, whose expertise underpins every journey. Its working environment places a premium on precision, discretion and collaboration, offering careers at the intersection of aviation and luxury service. For professionals drawn to exacting standards, NetJets represents an opportunity to contribute to a highly specialised, service-led business.
Executive Jet Management, a Berkshire Hathaway company and subsidiary of NetJets, seeks a qualified Aircraft Maintenance Technician specializing in Gulfstream G280 business jets based in the Fort Worth area. The successful candidate will perform all phases of troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance on company aircraft and component parts—including engines, landing gear, instruments, pressurized sections, and accessories—while maintaining aircraft in continuously airworthy condition according to Federal Air Regulations. This position supports a four-pilot managed aircraft account operating under Part 135, requiring both hangar-based maintenance and occasional travel for aircraft-on-ground (AOG) repairs and test flights.
Role & Responsibilities
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft engines, landing gear, instruments, pressurized sections, accessories (brakes, valves, pumps, air conditioning systems, seats), and other aircraft components; document all work per regulatory requirements
- Execute necessary inspections using precision instruments to measure parts for wear; ensure tool calibration compliance and communicate all inspections to the EJM Fleet Department
- Travel to airport locations to repair aircraft in AOG status or coordinate repairs through outside vendors; occasionally travel on owner aircraft for test flights, troubleshooting, or at owner request; coordinate aircraft release with Fleet Department
- Perform receiving inspection on all incoming parts and components to company standards
- Ensure compliance with company Safety Management System (SMS) program and all federal, state, and local safety regulations including hazardous waste management; report safety, security, or quality observations through appropriate processes
Qualifications
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification
- Demonstrated experience working on Gulfstream and other midsize to large-cabin business jets (preference given to local candidates)
- Ability to operate from lift platforms 3 to 40 feet above ground
- Ability to lift and move aircraft components weighing up to 70 pounds from ground to waist level; ability to maneuver single items weighing up to 125 pounds with appropriate equipment or assistance
- Proficiency with various aircraft maintenance tools including jacks, welders, torches, paint guns, sanders, and drill presses
- Ability to run and taxi owner aircraft
- Ability to work in high-pressure situations and perform repairs on short notice
- Ability to input and retrieve information from computers and navigate technical documentation
Skills
Experience
Demonstrated professional experience performing maintenance and repairs on midsize to large-cabin business jets, with particular expertise in Gulfstream platforms preferred. Experience with Part 135 operations, AOG emergency repairs, and full managed aircraft maintenance programs is highly valued. Candidates must exhibit competence in both scheduled hangar-based maintenance and field-based troubleshooting.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; FAA certification for Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license required.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Fort Worth, Texas, USA.
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Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with no monthly premiums; 401(k) plan with 67% employer match on employee contributions; Health Savings Account (HSA); Flexible Spending Account (FSA); prescription drug benefit plan; life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) benefits; short-term and long-term disability coverage; loss of license coverage; paid parental leave; 14 days of paid time off available on first day of employment.
Culture
NetJets’ workplace culture is shaped by the exacting demands of private aviation, with safety, operational precision and discreet, personalised service at its core. Its environment calls for close collaboration among flight crews, operations teams and client-facing professionals, combining technical expertise with the responsiveness expected by a discerning international clientele.
About Cerulean
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