Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic / Aircraft Maintenance Technician
About the job
- Demonstrate a desire and ability to learn new tasks.
- Maintain regular and consistent attendance.
- Have good verbal and written communication skills and extreme attention to detail.
- Be computer literate, including Microsoft Office, email clients, and maintenance tracking software; TRAXXAL and CAMPS are preferred.
- Be able to communicate effectively with other maintenance personnel at all levels regarding job-related issues.
- Be able to work with, or learn to work with, basic tools and mechanical systems.
- Meet all regulatory requirements under 14 CFR Part 65.
- Be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Have a high school education or equivalent.
- Hold an FAA Airframe or Powerplant license.
- Have at least one year of aviation maintenance experience (preferred).
- Have at least one year of piston single-engine experience with Continental IO-360, IO-520, and TIO-550 engines (preferred).
- Repair, modify, replace, or otherwise perform routine aircraft maintenance work safely and in a timely manner.
- Accurately complete required maintenance-related paperwork or use maintenance tracking software.
- Keep coworkers and leadership apprised of work progress and difficulties as they arise.
- Complete on-the-job training forms and any required reading in a timely manner.
- Access and correctly follow instructions published in aircraft maintenance manuals.
- Help with general cleanup of the work area and monitor time on assigned tasks.
- Accurately clock into jobs and monitor time on assigned tasks.
- Perform other assigned duties, such as aircraft movement and customer service, and represent PlaneSmart’s maintenance team positively when regulatory authorities are present.
- Experience with TRAXXAL and CAMPS maintenance tracking software.
- At least one year of aviation maintenance experience.
- At least one year of piston single-engine experience with Continental IO-360, IO-520, and TIO-550 engines.
About the company
PlaneSmart! Aviation provides private aviation services, including Professionally Managed Shared Ownership, aircraft management, charter, sales, maintenance, flight training, and brokerage. Its core model lets clients buy a share of an aircraft to receive a fixed number of flight hours each year, while the company handles maintenance, compliance, and revenue generation through charter. The company differentiates itself by offering a broad, single-provider solution that combines fractional ownership with management, charter, sales, and training, backed by a long history of expanding from pilots to turboprops and jets. Its goal is to offer flexible, cost-effective private aviation solutions that maximize aircraft utilization for individuals and businesses.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Addison, Texas
Founded
2003
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- PlaneSmart's website and Addison directory both show active operations in 2026.
- The AeroVanti Florida PC-12 launch began around May 15, 2026, adding flying volume.
- LinkedIn and job postings show continuing hiring for pilots and office staff.
What critics are saying
- AeroVanti founder Patrick Britton-Harr was convicted in 2026, staining PlaneSmart's brand.
- PlaneSmart's charter network shows only two aircraft, limiting scale and utilization.
- Michael Brosler left in January 2026, signaling leadership instability during a risky partnership reset.
What makes PlaneSmart! Aviation unique
- PlaneSmart! combines shared ownership, charter, maintenance, brokerage, and flight training in Addison.
- Its FAA Part 135 certificate supports direct charter operations across piston, turboprop, and jet aircraft.
- AeroVanti’s 2026 alliance gives PlaneSmart a branded distribution channel and added demand.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Options