Job Details

Aircraft Technician

Smithfield Foods is seeking an Aircraft Technician to join our flight operations team in Newport News, VA. The Aircraft Technician is responsible for upholding the highest standards of safety and performance by ensuring strict compliance with inspection protocols, industry standards, and manufacturer guidelines, all in line with the applicable Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). The technician's expertise ensures the aircraft remains in top condition, ready for safe and efficient operation.

Inspection and Compliance: Completes inspection records, reports, and forms per CFRs and manufacturer guidelines. Inspects aircraft and approves maintenance actions to meet airworthiness standards

Safety and Maintenance Planning: Participates in the Safety Management System. Develops maintenance and inspection procedures in collaboration with the Director of Maintenance

Systems and Repairs: Tests, troubleshoots, and repairs aircraft mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems. Adjusts aircraft systems rigging. Services and inspects auxiliary power units and aircraft engines. Performs aircraft servicing and structural repairs.

Facility and Equipment Maintenance: Maintains interior components and hangar facilities. Repairs ground support equipment.

Aircraft Handling and Supervision: Performs Aircraft Handler/Cleaner duties. Operates tug for aircraft repositioning. Supervises outside maintenance contractors

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Holds a valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate
• Experience performing maintenance on various types of corporate aircraft, Falcon or Embraer, preferred.
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule, including travel, as needed.

Other skills that make you stand out:

• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Relocation Package Available

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.