About the Company
Flexjet is a global leader in private aviation, offering access to an ultramodern fleet of private aircraft through fractional ownership, leasing and jet cards. Its employees in North America and Europe work to provide Flexjet aircraft Owners with the finest experience in premium private jet travel.
Sirio, a premier global aircraft management company with over 40 years of experience and part of the Directional Aviation portfolio, is seeking AOG Technicians to join its AMO team in Milan.
Role Overview
The AOG Aircraft Maintenance Technician troubleshoots, inspects, repairs and returns aircraft to service in both planned and unscheduled maintenance situations. It is a highly autonomous role requiring technical expertise, sound judgement and the ability to perform in demanding operational environments, with frequent travel to support aircraft at remote locations.
Working closely with Maintenance Control, Engineering, Flight Operations and fellow maintenance staff, you will help minimise downtime and ensure continued airworthiness. Success means responding quickly to AOG events, diagnosing issues accurately, performing safe and compliant repairs and returning aircraft to service with exceptional workmanship, documentation and customer support.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform airframe and powerplant repairs, inspections, modifications, troubleshooting and maintenance tasks per company procedures and regulations
- Diagnose aircraft system faults and determine corrective actions to restore airworthiness
- Remove, disassemble, inspect, repair, assemble and install aircraft components and systems
- Conduct functional checks and operational testing after maintenance
- Operate maintenance equipment, power tools and specialised tooling safely
- Accurately complete maintenance records, technical documentation and work reports
- Ensure compliance with company policies, EASA regulations, quality standards and health and safety requirements
- Interpret technical manuals, maintenance data, engineering instructions, drawings and blueprints
- Maintain a clean, safe and professional work environment on site and on remote assignments
- Provide professional support to internal and external customers at maintenance locations worldwide
- Travel as required to support AOG events throughout Europe and internationally
- Support additional maintenance activities and operational projects as assigned
Requirements
- Strong working knowledge of EASA Part-145 regulations and maintenance practices
- Legal right to work in Italy
- Ability to travel internationally, including the UK, EU, US and other destinations served
- Professional working proficiency in English (minimum C1)
- Valid driver's licence
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role
- Advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic skills across aircraft systems, structures and powerplants
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple priorities in time-critical situations
- Attention to detail in maintenance execution and technical record keeping
- Strong communication skills and a professional, customer-focused approach
- Flexibility and willingness to travel extensively; commitment to continuous learning
- Preferred: Italian language proficiency
Licences & Qualifications
- Required: valid EASA Part-66 B1/B2 Aircraft Maintenance Licence
- Preferred: type ratings on Gulfstream G650 and/or Embraer EMB550
- Preferred: additional aircraft type ratings
Experience
- Previous hands-on aircraft maintenance experience, ideally in business aviation, corporate aviation or airline maintenance
- Preferred: experience supporting AOG maintenance operations
- Preferred: experience working independently at remote maintenance locations
- Preferred: experience in a business aviation maintenance organisation
What We Offer
- Permanent employment contract under CCNL Trasporto Aereo (Italian air transport collective agreement) with a 7 on / 7 off roster
- Salary range: EUR 90,000 - 120,000 gross per year, plus 10% deferred compensation; package based on licences, experience and type ratings
- Private health insurance
- Pension fund contribution matching
- Meal vouchers
- Complimentary on-site parking
Additional Information
Base: Milan Linate Airport (LIML), with regular international travel required.
Work Environment
The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration, and occasionally to a variety of extreme weather conditions. Noise levels in the work environment and on job sites can be loud.
Physical Demands
- Regularly required to talk or hear
- Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms
- Occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
- Must frequently lift and move up to 5 kg and occasionally up to 22.5 kg
- Vision requirements: close, distance, colour and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Candidates who do not meet every requirement but believe they could succeed are encouraged to apply. Sirio welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Its principles: employees are the foundation of a service company; fanatical attention to detail (safety is always #1); and a long-term approach to relationships.
Flexjet is an equal-opportunity employer that looks for individuals of the highest integrity who show genuine concern for customers and fellow employees and understand the importance of trust in the employer/employee relationship.
Type: Full Time. Job ID: 1192.