Aircraft Maintenance Technician at Danos, LLC, Sugar Land, TX
Aircraft Maintenance Technician at Danos, LLC in Sugar Land, TX. Est. up to $100k. Apply with swipeandhired.
ID
2026-5824
Zone
Land - Texas
Land or Offshore
Land
Crew Change/Job Site Location
Sugarland, TX
Housing Availability
No
Schedule
5/2
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Technician (A&P Mechanic) to support corporate aviation operations. This position is responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing corporate aircraft to ensure safety, reliability, and compliance with FAA regulations.
The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience maintaining Gulfstream or Embraer business jets, strong aircraft systems and avionics troubleshooting skills, and the ability to perform maintenance independently with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs.
- Diagnose and repair aircraft systems, including flight controls, hydraulics, landing gear, fuel systems, engines, and auxiliary power units (APUs).
- Troubleshoot, inspect, test, and repair avionics systems, including navigation, communications, radar, autopilot, flight management systems, and electronic controls.
- Perform aircraft diagnostics using laptops and specialized testing equipment.
- Complete aircraft inspections, component removal, replacement, and repairs with minimal supervision.
- Maintain accurate aircraft maintenance records, logbooks, and inspection documentation.
- Utilize Computerized Maintenance Program (CAMP) and Flight Operations System (FOS) for maintenance tracking and documentation.
- Ensure all maintenance complies with FAA regulations, airworthiness directives, manufacturer procedures, and company safety standards.
- Perform pre-flight and post-flight inspections, fueling, defueling, aircraft towing, and ground support operations.
- Assist flight crews with aircraft arrivals, departures, and operational support as needed.
- Inspect completed maintenance work and provide technical guidance to other maintenance personnel.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe hangar environment, including tool control and equipment inspections.
- Attend required aviation technical training and safety compliance programs.
Qualifications
- Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License held for a minimum of 5 years.
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on maintenance experience with large-cabin Gulfstream or super-midsize Embraer business jets.
- 5–7 years of aircraft maintenance and repair experience.
- Strong knowledge of aircraft mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and avionics systems.
- Experience independently diagnosing and repairing aircraft discrepancies.
- Knowledge of FAA regulations, aircraft airworthiness requirements, and maintenance procedures.
- Ability to read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals, technical drawings, and schematics.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Windows, and Apple iOS.
- Valid driver's license and U.S. passport.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work at heights and operate aircraft ground support equipment safely.
- Flexibility to work afternoons, nights, weekends, and holidays based on flight schedules.
- Ability to travel for aircraft maintenance support, technical training, and other business requirements.