Sr Tech, Aircraft Maintenance

Sanderson Farms
Mississippi
Full timeFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: associatesSkills: ["Troubleshooting","Safety compliance","Documentation","Mentorship","Process improvement"]

Perform complex aircraft maintenance, including scheduled and unscheduled repairs, inspections, and functional testing to keep the fleet safe and airworthy. Troubleshoot and repair advanced mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and other systems while maintaining complete FAA- and manufacturer-compliant documentation. Serve as an individual contributor and subject-matter expert, mentor junior technicians, participate in audits/quality programs, and support process improvements to reduce downtime and increase efficiency.

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Sanderson Farms
Sanderson Farms
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Sr Tech, Aircraft Maintenance

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Job Summary

Perform complex aircraft maintenance, including scheduled and unscheduled repairs, inspections, and functional testing to keep the fleet safe and airworthy. Troubleshoot and repair advanced mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and other systems while maintaining complete FAA- and manufacturer-compliant documentation. Serve as an individual contributor and subject-matter expert, mentor junior technicians, participate in audits/quality programs, and support process improvements to reduce downtime and increase efficiency.
Location: Mississippi
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance in compliance with FAA regulations.
  • •Troubleshoot and repair complex aircraft systems (mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and others).
  • •Conduct inspections, functional tests, and component replacements, with proper documentation and log entries.
  • •Maintain regulatory compliance and participate in audits, inspections, and quality assurance programs.
  • •Mentor junior aircraft technicians and serve as a subject-matter expert; recommend improvements to maintenance procedures, tools, and workflows.

Key Requirements

  • •5+ years of aircraft maintenance experience focused on troubleshooting and complex repairs.
  • •Experience working in MRO, airline, charter, or corporate aviation environments.
  • •FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certification (required).
  • •Advanced understanding of engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, and avionics.
  • •Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and aircraft maintenance instructions.
Experience:5+ yearsMROAviationAirlineCharterCorporate aviation
Education:Associate's in Aircraft Maintenance
Skills:TroubleshootingSafety complianceDocumentationMentorshipProcess improvement
Certifications:FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P)Inspection Authorization (IA)

Company Brief

Sanderson Farms
Produces and processes poultry products, including fresh and frozen chicken, for retail, foodservice, and industrial customers. One of the largest vertically integrated poultry companies in the United States, with operations spanning hatcheries, feed mills, processing, and distribution.
Industry: Food Production
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Funding: Private Equity Backed
Headquarters: Laurel, United States
Founded: 1947
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