Flying Aviation Maintenance Technician
Job in
San Marcos, Hays County, Texas, 78667, USA
Listing for:
Berry Aviation
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
-
Transportation
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Airport Staff & Aviation Operations
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 50000 - 80000 USD Yearly
USD
50000.00
80000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Details
Job Location:
Africa - San Marcos, TX 78666
Position Type:
Full Time
Purpose
Serve as a Flying Aviation Maintenance Technician and Flight Attendant/Loadmaster, performing maintenance on aircraft operating under FAA Part 135 flight rules and providing safe transport of passengers and cargo as assigned by the company and the DOD customer. Aircraft will be assigned to a government contract in OCONUS operations, providing passenger/cargo transport as well as causality evacuation and aerial delivery support of the government client in an austere environment.
Incumbent will be responsible for performing maintenance duties on the assigned type of fixed wing turboprop aircraft in addition to Flight Attendant/Loadmaster duties for passengers, cargo, and aerial delivery.
Aviation Maintenance Technician Responsibilities
Accomplish scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance in accordance with the company maintenance publications, manufacturers’ maintenance manuals, and the FAA part 135 regulations as directed by the Lead Maintenance Technician.Routinely troubleshoot, assess and diagnose maintenance problems on assigned aircraft. Develop a repair strategy in consultation with the Maintenance Lead on site and Berry’s maintenance support team stateside.Routinely provide support to the Lead Maintenance Technician with ordering parts, inventory control, maintenance manual updates, repair and upkeep of ground support equipment and company-owned and leased vehicles.Routinely maintain, repair and operate government furnished equipment including de-icing systems, forklifts, cranes and lighting systems.Occasionally act as a crew member during scheduled passenger and logistics flights in theater. As a flight crew member, the Maintenance Technician will be familiar with the contents and location of the on-board maintenance fly‑away kit.Perform other duties as directed by maintenance management.Flight Attendant/Loadmaster Responsibilities
Receive cargo/passenger load briefing and review load plan and cargo documentation.Accomplish load planning of cargo/passenger loads if required. Review aircraft forms for condition of aircraft.Supervise cargo/passenger loading and off‑loading operations with special emphasis on the marshalling of vehicles around or near the aircraft. Direct placement of material handling equipment to accomplish cargo on/off loading operations.Ensure cargo/passengers are placed per load plans. Confirm weight of cargo or weigh cargo to assure correct weight and cargo restraint requirements per criteria and direct and check the application of cargo restraint equipment. Check cargo/passenger loads against manifests. Compute and complete aircraft weight and balance documentation.Ensure availability of fleet service equipment (as applicable) and passenger comfort items.Accomplish passenger briefings to include the use of emergency equipment, demonstrate the use of passenger emergency oxygen systems, life vests and evacuation procedures.Accomplish in‑flight checks per flight manual procedures. Monitor cargo and provide for passenger comfort.Perform duties as a Loadmaster to deliver airdrop door bundles and military free‑fall personnel drops as required by the customer taskings.Experience Requirements
Have at least three years of experience in maintaining aircraft under FAA part 135 program.Have at least one year of experience in government contracting in OCONUS austere environments/locations.DOD Aircraft Loadmaster Experience or Equivalent Civilian Training.Education Requirements
Minimum:
High School diploma.Preferred:
Undergraduate degree.Unique Skills or Certifications
FAA Airframe and Power Plant certificate.3 years’ experience working on DHC‑6 and/or DHC‑8 Aircraft as appropriate.BAI 14 CFR 135 Core Maintenance Indoctrination.Comprehensive Aircraft Familiarization Course (Aircraft Type Specific).Qualified as Parts Receiving Inspector under 14 CFR 135 training program.Qualified as RII Inspector under 14 CFR 135 training program (Aircraft Type Specific).Qualified as FAR 91.411 / 91.413 Inspector under 14 CFR 135 training program.Qualified for Aircraft Airworthiness Release under 14 CFR 135…
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