NetJets Aircraft Maintenance Technician

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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Perform or oversee scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft, including engines, landing gear, instruments, pressurized sections, accessories and other aircraft components, and document the work.
• Repair and service hangar, shop and ground-support equipment.
• Conduct inspections using precision instruments to measure parts for wear and use, comply with tool calibration requirements, and communicate inspections and calibrations to the EJM Fleet Department.
• Comply with federal, state and local safety regulations, including hazardous-waste management requirements.
• Travel to airports to repair owner aircraft in Aircraft on Ground (AOG) status or arrange repairs through outside vendors; occasionally travel aboard the aircraft for test flights, troubleshooting or at the owner’s request.
• Coordinate aircraft release with the EJM Fleet Department.
• Inspect all incoming parts and components upon receipt.
• Support the company’s safety, security and quality goals through ongoing compliance with its Safety Management System (SMS) and by reporting recommendations or observed non-compliance through the appropriate process.
• Perform all phases of troubleshooting, repair and maintenance on company aircraft and components, including dismantling, repairing and assembling machinery and mechanical devices, and exchanging or replacing electrical equipment and components.
• Inspect required items and maintain company-operated aircraft in continuously airworthy condition in accordance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).

Qualifications

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification.
• Ability to run and taxi owner aircraft.
• Ability to work on a lift platform 3 to 40 feet above ground, as required for repairs.
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods while performing repairs.
• Ability to operate tools including jacks, welders, torches, paint guns, sanders and a drill press.
• Ability to lift and move machine parts weighing up to 70 pounds from ground to equipment level, and maneuver a single item weighing up to 125 pounds using appropriate equipment or assistance.
• Ability to learn and use technical manuals; good mechanical aptitude and effective problem-solving ability.
• Clear, understandable written and oral communication.
• Ability to perform repairs quickly and effectively at short notice in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to enter and retrieve information using computers.
• Ability to travel to repair locations in all weather conditions, including occasional travel to aircraft and international destinations.
• Ability to perform receiving inspections to company standards.
• Ability to operate basic hand tools.
• Local candidates with experience on Gulfstream GV/550/450 series aircraft are preferred.

Skills

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 80,000 to USD 300,000 per annum.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance with no monthly premiums; 401(k) with a 67% employer match on standard elective deferral and catch-up contributions (super catch-up contributions are not eligible); health savings account (HSA); flexible spending accounts (FSA); prescription drug benefit plan; life insurance and AD&D benefits; short- and long-term disability; loss-of-license coverage; paid parental leave; and 14 days of paid time off available from the 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.

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