The Washington Corporations Corporate Flight Department is seeking an experienced and motivated Aircraft Maintenance Technician with a strong background supporting Bombardier Challenger aircraft.
The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for the maintenance, inspection, and airworthiness of the company’s Challenger fleet, while supporting other company-owned fixed-wing and rotor-wing aircraft as needed.
This role ensures aircraft are maintained to the highest standards of safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance, while maintaining accurate maintenance records and supporting corporate flight operations.
Salary will be based on previous experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, and troubleshooting with primary focus on Challenger 300/350 aircraft systems.
Maintain airframe, engine, avionics, and electrical systems in accordance with FAA regulations and manufacturer maintenance manuals.
Complete accurate maintenance record entries documenting all maintenance, inspection, and repair activities.
Review and comply with Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, and manufacturer service instructions, ensuring applicability to the Challenger fleet.
Utilize proper tools, diagnostic equipment, and maintenance procedures while performing aircraft maintenance.
Work closely with flight crews to identify and resolve maintenance discrepancies.
Support maintenance activities for other company aircraft when operational needs require.
Maintain high standards of safety, reliability, and aircraft dispatch readiness.
Provide exceptional service and professionalism when interacting with passengers, flight crews, and hangar guests.
Work a flexible schedule to support flight operations and maintenance events.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager of Aircraft Maintenance.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills with modern business jet systems.
Experience working with Bombardier Challenger maintenance manuals and procedures preferred.
Familiarity with aircraft maintenance tracking software (CAMP or similar).
Strong organizational skills with attention to maintenance documentation and compliance.
Effective communication with pilots, maintenance personnel, and management.
Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to manage shifting priorities in a dynamic flight operation
Experience, Education and Certification:
FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License – Required
FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) – Preferred
Minimum 5 years of corporate aircraft maintenance experience
Direct experience maintaining Challenger 300 or Challenger 350 aircraft strongly preferred
Experience with additional aircraft types such as Boeing 737, de Havilland Twin Otter, or EC135 helicopters is a plus
OEM factory training on Challenger aircraft preferred
Experience using CAMP or similar maintenance tracking systems
Travel:
Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.
The Washington Companies are a vibrant group of individual and independently operated companies in which Montana businessman Dennis R. Washington directly or indirectly holds significant ownership position. Each company displays a unique entrepreneurial spirit that is individually cultured and managed by professional management teams that are guided by separate Boards of Directors.
The Washington Companies have grown and diversified by focusing on core industries in six primary sectors: rail transportation, marine transportation, construction and mining, heavy equipment sales, aviation technology, and real estate development.
All of the companies are held privately and independently. The Washington Companies are headquartered throughout the United States and western Canada and conduct business internationally.
Washington Corporations, headquartered in Missoula, Montana, provides central and administrative services to the Washington Companies. The company employs professionals in information technology, tax management, human resources, legal services, accounting, business development, communications, real estate management, aviation, travel, facilities and hospitality.
For more information on the Washington Companies visit washingtoncompanies.com
