CRJ Aviation Maintenance Technician

Job Title: CRJ 900 Aviation Maintenance Technician

Department: EJ125BG
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Reports to: Director of Maintenance, EJ125BG
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Location: Austin, TX

This Aviation Maintenance Technician works onsite supporting a CRJ 900 based at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The technician is the primary point of contact for flight crew debriefs, performs service checks, preventative maintenance, and coordinates scheduled inspections and line maintenance. When not directly supporting the aircraft, the technician contributes to maintenance control functions for the broader Elevate Jet fleet. The role requires a high degree of autonomy, professionalism, and technical expertise across the CRJ platform.

• Present for all scheduled departures and arrivals; conduct post‑flight debriefs with flight crews to capture discrepancies, squawks, and maintenance observations.
• Perform, document, and manage scheduled inspections (weekly/monthly) per manufacturer maintenance manuals and applicable FAA regulations.
• Lead AOG response, including after‑hours on‑call, parts sourcing, and travel for aircraft recovery.
• Provide on‑site support during major MRO inspections.
• Maintain airworthiness, documentation accuracy, FOD control, and compliance with FAA Parts 43, 65, and 145 at all times.

• Support maintenance control operations for the managed fleet when not on dedicated aircraft duties.
• Coordinate with MRO technicians, vendors, and operators to track and resolve open maintenance items.
• Maintain accurate records for all work performed, parts used, and maintenance statuses.
• Participate in company training and continuous improvement initiatives; perform additional duties as assigned.

• 5–10 years of documented aircraft inspection, maintenance, and repair experience as an FAA A&P technician.
• Minimum two (2) years of practical inspection and maintenance experience on the CRJ series; CRJ‑900 strongly preferred.
• Thorough working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations as they relate to aircraft inspection, maintenance, parts control, and return to service.
• Ability to interpret and execute manufacturer maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and airworthiness directives independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with flight crews, operators, and management.
• Basic project management skills; able to drive tasks through to completion and provide timely updates to management and customers.
• Experience supporting maintenance control or fleet coordination functions is a plus.

• Valid and current FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate required.
• Formal factory maintenance training on the CRJ‑900 or equivalent documented experience is strongly preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required. Must be able to read, write, and communicate fluently in English.

• Schedule driven by aircraft operations and customer requirements; nights, weekends, and holidays may be required.
• Must be available to report to the aircraft for all departures and arrivals, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends as the operation demands.
• Travel required, including multi‑day domestic and/or international on‑site customer support trips for AOG and heavy maintenance events.

• FLSA Status:
  Full‑time exempt.
• Lifting requirements: up to 50 lbs.
• U.S. work authorization is a precondition of employment. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S., both now and at all future times. This position does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.