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.