Job Description
About the Company Platoon Aviation operates a modern business jet fleet in a fast-moving, international business aviation environment where technical expertise has a direct impact on daily operations. Role Overview As a B1/B2 Aircraft Technician you help ensure the continued airworthiness, reliability and operational availability of the fleet across Europe, with a strong focus on Aircraft-on-Ground (AOG) support. You respond to technical issues at aircraft locations, provide rapid and practical maintenance solutions and help return aircraft to service safely and efficiently. The work is hands-on and not tied to one fixed location: you support scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and represent Platoon Aviation at airports, FBOs, hangars and partner facilities throughout Europe. Key Responsibilities Provide rapid, high-quality AOG maintenance support across Europe, responding to technical defects and operational disruptions at short notice Travel independently to aircraft locations across Europe to assess, troubleshoot and rectify AOG events Perform line maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, defect rectification and component replacements in accordance with approved maintenance data, company procedures and applicable aviation regulations Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical and/or avionic defects within the scope of your licence, qualifications, type ratings and company authorisations Carry out line checks, transit checks, servicing, minor repairs and other maintenance supporting aircraft availability Work closely with Maintenance Control, CAMO, Flight Operations, crews, external maintenance organisations, suppliers and airport partners to coordinate AOG recovery Assess defects pragmatically, identify suitable rectification options and communicate clear technical updates and realistic timelines Document all maintenance activities, defect findings and component changes accurately, completely and on time in the technical records and company systems Where authorised, issue Certificates of Release to Service (CRS) after completed maintenance work Maintain the highest standards of safety, compliance, quality, housekeeping and professional conduct Contribute to the continuous improvement of AOG response processes, maintenance procedures, technical reliability and fleet availability Licences & Qualifications Required: valid EASA Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence, ideally B1.1, B2 or B1/B2 Highly desirable: current or previous type ratings on business jets; experience on the Platoon Aviation fleet or comparable types is an advantage Valid EU passport Valid driving licence, ideally Class B / Category B, is mandatory Experience Required: at least five years of relevant professional experience in aircraft maintenance, preferably in business aviation and with exposure to line maintenance, mobile maintenance assignments and/or Europe-wide AOG support Practical professional experience in aircraft line maintenance, base maintenance or AOG support Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical, electrical and/or avionic aircraft systems Desirable: experience working in a Part-145 and/or continuing airworthiness environment Requirements A careful, structured and safety-conscious way of working, with a strong understanding of technical documentation and regulatory compliance Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and make sound decisions in time-sensitive operational situations Willingness and flexibility to travel frequently across Europe, including assignments at short notice and occasional work outside standard office hours Very good German and English, written and spoken Strong communication skills and a professional, service-oriented manner with flight crews, airport partners, suppliers and customers Reliable, solution-oriented and calm under pressure, taking ownership of technical issues What We Offer A varied and responsible role with direct operational relevance The opportunity to work with a modern business aviation fleet in an international environment A high degree of autonomy and trust in your technical expertise Diverse assignments across Europe rather than a purely hangar-based routine Close collaboration with experienced colleagues from Maintenance, CAMO, Flight Operations and the wider Platoon Aviation team A dynamic company culture with short decision-making paths and room to contribute your own ideas Attractive development opportunities, including support for relevant aircraft type ratings, recurrent training and technical qualifications A professional yet personal working environment that values reliability, teamwork, ownership and a pragmatic hands-on mindset Additional Information Category: permanent employee – ground staff. Department: CAMO. Schedule: full-time. Seniority: experienced. Job reference: PERSONIO_2787128
Requirements
- Provide rapid, high-quality AOG maintenance support across Europe, responding to technical defects and operational disruptions at short notice
- Travel independently to aircraft locations across Europe to assess, troubleshoot and rectify AOG events
- Perform line maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, defect rectification and component replacements in accordance with approved maintenance data, company procedures and applicable aviation regulations
- Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical and/or avionic defects within the scope of your licence, qualifications, type ratings and company authorisations
- Carry out line checks, transit checks, servicing, minor repairs and other maintenance supporting aircraft availability
- Work closely with Maintenance Control, CAMO, Flight Operations, crews, external maintenance organisations, suppliers and airport partners to coordinate AOG recovery
- Assess defects pragmatically, identify suitable rectification options and communicate clear technical updates and realistic timelines
- Document all maintenance activities, defect findings and component changes accurately, completely and on time in the technical records and company systems
- Where authorised, issue Certificates of Release to Service (CRS) after completed maintenance work
- Maintain the highest standards of safety, compliance, quality, housekeeping and professional conduct
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of AOG response processes, maintenance procedures, technical reliability and fleet availability
- Required: valid EASA Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence, ideally B1.1, B2 or B1/B2
- Highly desirable: current or previous type ratings on business jets; experience on the Platoon Aviation fleet or comparable types is an advantage
- Valid EU passport
- Valid driving licence, ideally Class B / Category B, is mandatory
- Required: at least five years of relevant professional experience in aircraft maintenance, preferably in business aviation and with exposure to line maintenance, mobile maintenance assignments and/or Europe-wide AOG support
- Practical professional experience in aircraft line maintenance, base maintenance or AOG support
- Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical, electrical and/or avionic aircraft systems
- Desirable: experience working in a Part-145 and/or continuing airworthiness environment
- A careful, structured and safety-conscious way of working, with a strong understanding of technical documentation and regulatory compliance
- Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and make sound decisions in time-sensitive operational situations
- Willingness and flexibility to travel frequently across Europe, including assignments at short notice and occasional work outside standard office hours
- Very good German and English, written and spoken
- Strong communication skills and a professional, service-oriented manner with flight crews, airport partners, suppliers and customers
- Reliable, solution-oriented and calm under pressure, taking ownership of technical issues