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Job Title- CL 605 Aviation Maintenance Technician

Department- Elevate Jet

Reports to- Director of Maintenance, Elevate Jet

Location- Raleigh, NC

Who we are-

Elevate Jet is the modern evolution of Elevate Aviation Group, bringing nearly thirty years of private aviation expertise into a new, technology-driven era. As the FAA-certificated airline within the organization, Elevate Jet manages and operates aircraft directly while offering advisory, acquisition, and management services. Built for clients whose time is their most valuable asset, Elevate Jet pairs operational mastery with seamless technology to make private aviation as simple as it should be.

Summary of position-

This Aviation Maintenance Technician is an onsite position supporting a Challenger 605 based at Raleigh-Durham International Airport. As the dedicated mechanic for this aircraft, you will need to be present for all aircraft departures and arrivals and will be responsible for serving as the primary point of contact for flight crew debriefs, perform service checks, preventative maintenance, and work with Production Control to coordinate scheduled inspections and line maintenance.

When not actively supporting the aircraft, you will contribute to maintenance control functions in support of the broader Elevate Jet fleet. This role requires a high degree of autonomy, professionalism, and technical expertise across the Challenger platform.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities-

Aircraft Dedication

• Be present at the aircraft for all scheduled departures and arrivals.
• Conduct thorough debriefs with flight crews following each flight to capture any discrepancies, squawks, or maintenance observations.
• Perform and document weekly and monthly scheduled inspections in accordance with the manufacturer's maintenance manual and applicable FAA regulations.
• Take lead on managing and resolving AOG maintenance events in a timely manner up to and including being on-call after hours, parts sourcing, and travel for AOG recovery to support operational availability of the aircraft
• On-Site MRO support during major inspections.
• Use only approved parts, materials, and tools; fully document all spare parts and materials utilized.
• Ensure the aircraft is maintained in an airworthy condition at all times, in compliance with FAA Parts 43, 65, 145, and all applicable regulations.
• Maintain a clean, orderly work environment and control foreign object debris (FOD) potential.

Maintenance Control

• Support maintenance control operations for the Elevate Jet managed fleet when not actively engaged in aircraft-specific duties.
• Coordinate with other MRO technicians, vendors, and operators to track and resolve open maintenance items across the fleet.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for all work performed, parts used, and maintenance statuses.
• Participate actively in company training and continuous improvement programs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities-

• 5–10 years of documented aircraft inspection, maintenance, and repair experience as an FAA A&P technician.
• Minimum two (2) years of practical inspection and maintenance experience on the Challenger series; Challenger 604/605 strongly preferred.
• Thorough working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations as they relate to aircraft inspection, maintenance, parts control, and return to service.
• Ability to interpret and execute manufacturer maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and airworthiness directives independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with flight crews, operators, and management.
• Basic project management skills; able to drive tasks through to completion and provide timely updates to management and customers.
• Experience supporting maintenance control or fleet coordination functions is a plus.

Education & Experience-

• Valid and current FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate required.
• Formal factory maintenance training on the Challenger 604/605 or equivalent documented experience is strongly preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required. Must be able to read, write, and communicate fluently in English.

Schedule & Travel-

• Schedule is driven by aircraft operations and customer requirements, nights, weekends, and holidays, may be required to support the client.
• Must be available to report to the aircraft for all departures and arrivals, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends as the operation demands.
• Travel is required and may include multi-day domestic and/or international on-site customer support trips for AOG and heavy maintenance events.

Miscellaneous-

• FLSA Status- Full-time exempt.
• Lifting requirements- up to 50lbs.
• U.S. work authorization is a precondition of employment. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S, both now and at all future times. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

About Elevate Aviation Group-

Elevate Aviation Group is a privately held aviation organization established in 1995, comprising Private Jet Services (PJS), Elevate Jet, and Elevate MRO. Together, these divisions serve every stage of private aviation, from first inquiry and flight planning to aircraft acquisition, management, and maintenance.
We occupy a rare position in private aviation, combining the scale and resources of a national organization with the agility and discretion of a boutique firm. Operating at the standard of aviation excellence means holding our people to that same standard. Our teams anticipate needs, take ownership, and approach every mission with care, precision, and pride. In this world, the greatest cost is not the flight itself but the cost of not arriving when it matters most.
As we enter our fourth decade, we are revolutionizing how we approach the market, building a technology-enabled system that empowers our people to focus on what they do best: anticipating problems before they occur so they never reach our clients, and providing a frictionless, calm experience from departure to destination. For nearly thirty years, we have supported some of the most defining moments in modern history—from presidential campaigns and global sporting events to world tours and humanitarian missions—all with an unwavering commitment to flawless execution.
We are the architects of seamless arrival.

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