Elevate Your Career with Calspan’s Flight Operations Team

At Calspan, we’re at the forefront of innovation in aerospace, defense, and automotive technology. Our advanced testing services and breakthrough solutions help shape the future of flight. Join our Flight Operations Team, a premier full-service flight test organization based in a cutting-edge 80,000 sq. ft. hangar at Niagara Falls International Airport (KIAG).

Our dedicated team of experimental test pilots, engineers, mechanics, and technicians transforms bold ideas into airborne reality using our fleet of jet-powered testbeds.

We're currently seeking a Sr. Aircraft Mechanic to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will maintain, and repair aircraft systems and components, as well as aircraft ground support equipment, to ensure the continued airworthiness and operational readiness of assigned aircraft.  If you're passionate about aviation and want to contribute to innovative aerospace programs, we'd love to hear from you!

• Responsible for the airworthiness of assigned aircraft maintenance and modifications. Performs complex maintenance and repairs, conducts engine runs, and logbook entries. Plans and controls the maintenance of assigned aircraft as the Team Lead for maintenance and modifications. Communicates delays to management and provides daily status updates on progress and status.
• Perform Pre-Flight/Post-Flight Inspections on Learjets and any other company owned aircraft in accordance with the checklist to ensure airworthiness. Escalate identified discrepancies to management. Perform aircraft towing and marshalling safely. Service aircraft as needed. May travel up to 10% of the year to provide off-site aircraft maintenance support as the designated Crew Chief.
• Layout, fabricate, and install special modifications to the aircraft based on drawings and sketches. Will need to learn and have a basic understanding to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot the Calspan Variable Stability System (VSS) and other complex in-flight research systems installed on the various aircraft. Maintain close communication with Modification team and Maintenance management in order to ensure effective and timely job completion.
• Adhere to company policy and procedure. Has an extensive understanding of aircraft forms and records and accurately fills them out and checks the work of others for quality. Observes current applicable FAA Regulations and AMMs while performing required maintenance. Will use the company's digital maintenance management tool (FlightDocs) to document maintenance.
• Provides oversight and trains and evaluates lesser experienced mechanics on basic/routine and complex tasks in accordance with the company's Maintenance Training Program on all Job Responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of aircraft mechanic experience; high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Formal Aircraft Mechanic Technician training preferred; Has an A&P rating or ability to get one.
• Valid driver’s license and required tools.
• Attend formal aviation maintenance training for assigned aircraft.
• Skilled at estimating project hours and materials.
• Technically competent maintainer able to lead maintenance and train less experienced mechanics on routine through complex tasks.
• Extensive knowledge of aircraft accessories, components, hardware, mechanical systems, blueprints, work orders, task cards, AMMs, and applicable FAA regulations.
• Ability to operate precision tools, measuring devices, instruments, and aviation ground support equipment after required training/licensing.
• Strong safety, quality, housekeeping, PPE, communication, and attention-to-detail practices.
• Ability to travel at least 10% of the year.

Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

At Calspan, we want you to feel supported from day one. Our team members enjoy affordable, competitive benefits; four weeks of PTO; 10 company holidays; onsite training; and opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and make an impact.

Calspan is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Calspan supports safe and drug free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing.

The salary range provided is a general guideline. Actual pay will depend on several factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and other applicable qualifications.  Calspan is committed to pay transparency in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

All candidates must be 18 years of age or older, and eligible to work in the United States without requiring now or in the future Visa Sponsorship.