Aircraft Technician

Smithfield Foods • Newport News, VA

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About The Position

Smithfield Foods is seeking an Aircraft Technician to join our flight operations team in Newport News, VA. The Aircraft Technician is responsible for upholding the highest standards of safety and performance by ensuring strict compliance with inspection protocols, industry standards, and manufacturer guidelines, all in line with the applicable Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). The technician’s expertise ensures the aircraft remains in top condition, ready for safe and efficient operation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Holds a valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule, including travel, as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience performing maintenance on various types of corporate aircraft, Falcon or Embraer, preferred.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Completes inspection records, reports, and forms per CFRs and manufacturer guidelines.
• Inspects aircraft and approves maintenance actions to meet airworthiness standards
• Participates in the Safety Management System.
• Develops maintenance and inspection procedures in collaboration with the Director of Maintenance
• Tests, troubleshoots, and repairs aircraft mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Adjusts aircraft systems rigging.
• Services and inspects auxiliary power units and aircraft engines.
• Performs aircraft servicing and structural repairs.
• Maintains interior components and hangar facilities.
• Repairs ground support equipment.
• Performs Aircraft Handler/Cleaner duties.
• Operates tug for aircraft repositioning.
• Supervises outside maintenance contractors

Benefits

• Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
• Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
• Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential. Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent.
• For those looking to build specialized skills, we offer apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning.
• We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
• Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees