2 Aircraft Maintenance Organizations: Line maintenance, heavy checks, avionics shops. jobs

Aircraft maintenance organizations ensure the safety, reliability, and airworthiness of aircraft through scheduled inspections, repairs, and system upgrades. These certified entities — often operating under Part 145 — provide specialized services across three core areas:

  • Line Maintenance: Quick-turn inspections, troubleshooting, and minor repairs performed between flights or during overnight stops.

  • Heavy Checks: Extensive structural inspections and overhauls conducted during C-checks or D-checks, often requiring aircraft downtime in hangars.

  • Avionics Shops: Precision work on aircraft electronics, navigation systems, communication equipment, and cockpit displays.

Careers in aircraft maintenance organizations include:

  • A&P Mechanics / Technicians

  • Avionics Specialists

  • Inspection Authorization (IA) holders

  • Maintenance Planners / Quality Assurance Inspectors

  • Engineering Support / Technical Records Analysts

Working for an aircraft maintenance organization means joining a safety-critical team that keeps aviation running smoothly — from ramp-side fixes to deep-dive overhauls.

Feb 21, 2026  
Director of Maintenance - (Seattle) Featured
POSITION: Director of Maintenance Status: Exempt Location: Auburn, Washington Department: Maintenance SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the repair and production of aircraft components for a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 145 Repair Station’s operational departments including the Transmission, Electronic, Component, Hydraulic, Structure and Machine Departments, otherwise known as “shops.” This position works with internal company departments to ensure aircraft components meet FAA regulations, are airworthy, cost-effective and adhere to internal control policies. The position performs strategic and administrative functions by planning, directing and orchestrating subordinate departments and technician’s day-to-day activities to minimize delays and increase production and efficiency in a cost-effective manner. This position reports to the Vice President for Maintenance Operations and has subordinate departments and...
Aero Controls Inc. Auburn, WA, USA Full time
Feb 21, 2026  
Aircraft Maintenance Technician – Line MX (Seattle) Featured
$35.00 - $62.00 hourly
Full-Time AOG Technician – Seattle, WA Compensation: $35.00–$62.00 per hour Job Type: Full-Time AOG Requisition ID: 1005 Position Overview We’re looking for an experienced AOG technician to join our Seattle-based team. Ideal candidates will hold a valid Airframe & Powerplant certificate, demonstrate strong diagnostic abilities, and bring at least two years of hands-on experience working on corporate or commercial aircraft. Applicants who meet these qualifications may be eligible for a hiring bonus. Required Certification Active Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license Experience Minimum of 2 years in aircraft maintenance (required) Schedule 7 days on / 7 days off Compensation & Incentives Performance-based bonuses Signing bonus available for qualified technicians with at least three years of experience in corporate aircraft AOG support (eligibility...
DCJet Services Seattle, WA, USA Full time