Job Title: A&P Mechanic - Citation and Corporate Jet Maintenance
Job Description
This role focuses on troubleshooting, inspecting, and repairing a fleet of corporate jets, with a strong emphasis on Citation aircraft. You will perform comprehensive mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and avionics maintenance in a Part 135 environment, ensuring all aircraft remain airworthy, safe, and compliant with FAA regulations. The position requires a hands-on professional who takes ownership of aircraft health, maintains meticulous documentation, and collaborates closely with a skilled maintenance team.
Responsibilities
Perform troubleshooting, inspections, repairs, and modifications on Citation jets and other corporate airframes within a fleet of approximately 22 aircraft.
Diagnose and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical discrepancies using technical manuals, schematics, and diagnostic tools.
Install, test, and troubleshoot complex avionics equipment and electrical systems to ensure proper operation and integration.
Conduct thorough pre-flight and post-flight inspections to confirm aircraft are airworthy and fully compliant with applicable regulations.
Maintain detailed and accurate records of all maintenance, inspections, repairs, and modifications in accordance with FAA regulations and company policies.
Collaborate with other maintenance team members and flight operations to prioritize tasks and ensure timely completion of work.
Ensure all tools, equipment, and work areas are maintained in good condition and comply with safety standards and best practices.
Stay current on maintenance techniques, FAA regulations, manufacturer service bulletins, and industry standards relevant to the aircraft maintained.
Respond to aircraft on ground (AOG) situations and provide timely, effective troubleshooting and repairs to minimize downtime.
Work flexible hours, including occasional weekends and on-call assignments, to support operational needs and flight schedules.
Support maintenance activities across multiple airframes, including Citation 750, 680, 560XL, 525 series, 510, Phenom 300, and Pilatus PC-12, as needed.
Essential Skills
Valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license.
Minimum of 3-5 years of aircraft maintenance experience in environments such as Military, MRO, General Aviation, Commercial, or Corporate aviation.
Corporate jet maintenance experience with a strong preference for Cessna Citation aircraft, including CJ series, with at least half the fleet comprised of CJ-3s.
Experience working in a Part 135 maintenance environment.
Comprehensive knowledge of FAA regulations and industry maintenance standards.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical manuals, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and avionics systems.
Ability to install, test, and maintain avionics systems and jet engine-related components.
Capability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative maintenance team.
Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills for accurate documentation and task management.
Effective verbal and written communication skills for coordination with team members and documentation requirements.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and on-call assignments, as operational needs require.
Ability to provide and use a complete set of personal tools appropriate for aircraft maintenance.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Hands-on experience with Cessna Citation models such as Citation 750 (X), Citation 680 (Sovereign), Citation 560XL (Excel), Citation 525/525A/525B (CJ series/M2), and Citation 510 (Mustang).
Experience with additional airframes such as the Phenom 300 and Pilatus PC-12.
Military, Commercial, Corporate, MRO, or General Aviation maintenance that can be leveraged for training and cross-platform proficiency.
Prior experience as an Aircraft Mechanic, A&P Mechanic, or Avionics Technician supporting jet engine maintenance.
Demonstrated ability to adapt to new aircraft @types and evolving maintenance procedures.
Comfort working in a high-activity hangar environment with multiple aircraft in various stages of maintenance.
Why Work Here?
You will join a professional maintenance team that supports a diverse fleet of modern corporate aircraft in a structured Part 135 environment. The schedule offers a stable daytime shift from Monday to Friday, with the potential to transition to a 4x10 schedule for added flexibility and work-life balance. You will gain exposure to a wide range of Citation and other corporate airframes, enhancing your technical expertise and career growth potential. The organization values safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous learning, providing an environment where skilled technicians can refine their craft and take pride in maintaining high-performance aircraft.
Work Environment
The role is based primarily in a hangar environment in Oakland, where maintenance is performed on a fleet of approximately 12 locally supported aircraft, with additional aircraft located in nearby airports such as Hayward, San Jose, and San Francisco. You will work with corporate jets, including various Citation models, a Phenom 300, and a Pilatus PC-12, using professional-grade tools, diagnostic equipment, and technical documentation. The standard work schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with the possibility of transitioning to a four-day, 10-hour shift schedule that includes one weekend day. The environment is hands-on and fast-paced, with aircraft in different stages of inspection, repair, and modification. You are expected to bring and use your own tools and to maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area in accordance with safety and regulatory standards.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Francisco, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $52.00 - $55.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in San Francisco,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 2026.
About Aerotek
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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