Job Type
Full-time
Description
Ventura Air Services is a Part 135 on-demand charter operator standing up a dedicated in-house AOG response capability based in South Florida. We're hiring two Traveling AOG Technicians to join this new team - hands-on A&P mechanics who deploy on short notice to return aircraft to service anywhere on the road. This is a high-visibility role: you'll troubleshoot, repair, and clear discrepancies that would otherwise sit with outside vendors, acting as the operator's first line of defense against schedule loss.
Position Summary
The Traveling AOG Technician is a hands-on A&P mechanic who deploys on short notice to return aircraft to service anywhere on the road - troubleshooting, repairing, and clearing discrepancies that would otherwise sit with outside vendors. You own the aircraft on site, drive the event to closure, and keep Maintenance Control informed with accurate, real-time status.
Primary Fleet Responsibility
• Bombardier Challenger 604 - GE CF34-3B series engines
• Cessna Citation 560XL series - Pratt & Whitney PW545 series engines
Cross-fleet support of additional company aircraft types may be assigned as qualifications allow.
Requirements
AOG Response and Road Repair
• Deploy on short notice (including nights, weekends, and holidays on rotation) to AOG aircraft at outstations; travel by company vehicle or commercial air as the event requires.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and return aircraft to service in accordance with the GMM, manufacturer maintenance manuals, and applicable regulations.
• Provide realistic, defensible return-to-service estimates to Maintenance Control and update immediately when conditions change - no status surprises.
• Execute run-up, leak check, and operational check requirements, including ground power and engine runs per company checklists.
Maintenance Control Coordination
• Work under the direction of Maintenance Control for event prioritization, parts sourcing, and escalation; participate in the daily fleet operations brief when deployed.
• Document all work in the company maintenance tracking system (Jet Insight) with complete, accurate discrepancy and corrective action entries.
• Support MEL/NEF deferral evaluation with accurate on-aircraft findings so airworthiness and deferral decisions are made on good information.
Vendor and On-Site Representation
• Act as Ventura's on-site representative during vendor-performed maintenance events: verify reported status against actual aircraft condition, monitor schedule performance, and flag scope creep or unauthorized work before it lands on an invoice.
• Receive, inspect, and accept incoming parts against condition and documentation standards; reject nonconforming material.
Scheduled and Preventive Support
• Perform line maintenance, servicing, and scheduled task support at base and outstations between AOG events.
• Maintain assigned tooling, calibration status, and vehicle/parts kit readiness for immediate deployment.
Required Qualifications
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate in good standing.
• Minimum 5 years of corporate/business aviation maintenance experience, including line and unscheduled maintenance.
• Direct maintenance experience on Challenger 604/CF34 or Citation 560XL/PW545 aircraft (both strongly preferred; one required).
• Proven independent troubleshooting ability - comfortable being the only technician on site with remote engineering and Maintenance Control support.
• Valid driver's license and valid passport; able to travel internationally without restriction.
• Able to pass DOT/FAA drug and alcohol testing and participate in the company random testing program.
• Clear written and verbal communication; disciplined about documentation and status reporting.
Preferred Qualifications
• Inspection Authorization (IA) or prior RII/required inspection experience.
• Factory or type-specific training (Bombardier CL604, Citation 560XL, CF34, PW545).
• Avionics troubleshooting exposure; borescope experience; engine run qualification.
• Prior Part 135 or Part 145 experience with MEL/CDL/NEF programs.
• Experience representing an operator during third-party MRO events.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
• Lift up to 50 lbs; work from ladders, stands, and confined spaces; extended standing, kneeling, and overhead work.
• Work outdoors on ramps in all weather conditions, including night operations.
• Irregular hours, on-call rotation, and multi-day deployments away from base.
Compensation and Benefits
$80,000 - $135,000 annually, commensurate with experience and type qualifications - plus on-call/deployment premiums, company vehicle or travel provisions, tooling allowance, and standard company benefits package.
Salary Description
$80,000 - $135,000 annually
