- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Engineering, Facilities & Maintenance
- Posted
- Oct 28, 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.
NetJets seeks a Technical Programs Manager to lead its team and oversee maintenance tracking accuracy, inspection programs, and General Maintenance Manual revisions in compliance with FAA, company, and OEM requirements. The role is based in Columbus, Ohio.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage requests received by Technical Programs and ensure additions and changes to the maintenance tracking system are accurate and comply with FAA and NetJets policies.
- Steward the maintenance tracking system by defining and establishing best practices for configuring aircraft, systems, and rules to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
- Manage the entry of new fleet types and tail numbers into the maintenance tracking system, ensuring accuracy and compliance with FAA, NetJets, and OEM programs and documentation.
- Evaluate revisions to manuals from aircraft, engine, and component OEMs, NJA recommendations, and maintenance vendor inputs for incorporation into NJA inspection programs; partner with OEM Field Representatives, maintenance engineering groups, and technical publications on changes.
- Review inspection programs and recommend changes based on monthly CASS data, Technical Services reliability reports, and engineering inputs.
- Manage revisions to the General Maintenance Manual (GMM) to ensure regulatory compliance and alignment with NetJets processes.
- Develop and apply operating processes and procedures for departmental responsibilities; measure effectiveness and identify opportunities to optimize approved inspection programs.
- Coordinate and mediate between NJA and the FAA Standards District Office (FSDO) on applicable documentation to achieve satisfactory outcomes.
- Coordinate with IT and OEMs to ensure primary and backup versions of maintenance-related manuals are accessible to NetJets team members.
- Manage maintenance-related documents on Comply365, ensuring the latest versions are posted and access rules are appropriately applied.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Aviation or Engineering.
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification.
- PC skills, including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access).
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Organizational and personnel management experience.
- Experience leading large projects.
- Familiarity with aircraft maintenance tracking systems and data.
- Strong knowledge of aircraft maintenance regulations, inspection programs, publications, and records.
- Strong understanding of turbine-powered aircraft systems.
- Proficiency with Comply 365 or other document management systems.
Skills
Experience
10+ years of experience
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Aviation or Engineering
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision benefits, including no-cost options; healthcare advocacy; Employee Assistance Program; Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution; wellness programs and discounts; paid time off; parental leave; life and accident insurance; voluntary financial protection benefits; 401(k) with a 67% match on eligible standard elective deferral and catch-up contributions (super catch-up contributions are not eligible); short- and long-term disability; legal plan; identity theft protection plans; pet insurance; family and caregiving support.
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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