Licensed Aircraft Technician (Milan)

Join a global leader in private aviation, offering access to an ultramodern fleet of private aircraft through fractional ownership, leasing and jet cards. Together, our employees in North America and Europe work to provide Flexjet aircraft Owners with the finest experience in premium private jet travel.

Sirio, a premier global aircraft management company, is seeking Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Technicians to join our AMO team in Milan.

With over 40 years of experience and as a vital member of the Directional Aviation Portfolio, we have created a reputation for excellence. Our success is attributed to the dedication of our talented professionals, and this role is critical in maintaining the infrastructure that allows them to thrive.

About the Role

As a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Technician, you will play an essential role in ensuring the continued airworthiness, safety, and reliability of our aircraft fleet.

You will perform inspections, troubleshooting activities, repairs, modifications, and maintenance tasks on aircraft structures, engines, and systems while ensuring full compliance with regulatory and company requirements.

Working closely with fellow technicians, engineers, and operational teams, you will contribute to a safety-first environment focused on quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

What Success Looks Like in This Role

Success in this role means performing maintenance activities safely and efficiently, maintaining accurate technical documentation, identifying and resolving technical issues effectively, and contributing to the continued airworthiness and reliability of the fleet while meeting regulatory and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities on aircraft structures, engines, and systems in accordance with approved maintenance data and regulatory requirements.
• Carry out inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, modifications, and functional testing of aircraft and aircraft systems.
• Remove, disassemble, inspect, repair, assemble, and install aircraft components as required.
• Operate tools, equipment, and testing devices necessary to perform maintenance activities safely and effectively.
• Complete maintenance records and documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, EASA regulations, quality standards, and HSE requirements.
• Interpret technical manuals, maintenance instructions, engineering orders, and aircraft drawings.
• Maintain an organized, safe, and professional work environment.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and operational stakeholders to support maintenance objectives.
• Support additional maintenance tasks and projects as assigned.

Required & Preferred Qualifications

We recognize that strong candidates may not meet every preferred qualification listed below. If you believe your experience and capabilities align with this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

Required Qualifications

• Valid EASA Part-66 B1 or B1/B2 Aircraft Maintenance Licence.
• Working knowledge of EASA Part-145 regulations and maintenance requirements.
• Previous hands-on aircraft maintenance experience in a commercial, business aviation, or military aviation environment.
• Legal right to work in Italy.
• Professional working proficiency in English (minimum B2 level).
• Valid driver's licence.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Type ratings on business jet aircraft.
• Italian language proficiency.
• Ability to travel internationally when operational requirements require support activities outside Italy.
• Experience working within a business aviation maintenance organization.

Knowledge, Skills & Professional Attributes

• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues using approved maintenance procedures.
• Strong understanding of aircraft maintenance practices, safety standards, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, maintenance data, and engineering documentation.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Attention to detail in both maintenance execution and technical record keeping.
• Ability to work effectively under operational deadlines while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary maintenance team.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Contract

• Permanent employment contract under CCNL Trasporto Aereo
• Compensation package determined based on qualifications and experience (licenses, experience and type-ratings)
• Salary range: €55,000 - €95,000 gross annual salary.

Location

• Milan Linate Airport (LIML)
• Piazzale Ovest, Milan, Italy

Benefits

• Private health insurance
• Pension fund contribution matching
• Meal vouchers
• Complimentary on-site parking.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to:

• Stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• The employee must frequently lift and move up to 5Kg and occasionally lift and move up to 22.5 KG
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

We understand that not every candidate will meet every requirement listed above. If your experience is close and you believe you could succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Our Fundamental Principles

• Employees are the Foundation of a Service Company: Recognizing that our people drive our success, we prioritize creating an environment where each team member can thrive and contribute meaningfully.
• Fanatical Attention to Detail: Safety is always #1 at Sirio. Your commitment to precision is essential in ensuring that every task, project, and interaction is executed with utmost accuracy and excellence.
• Maintain a Long-Term Approach to Relationships: Cultivating enduring relationships with colleagues, vendors, and clients is crucial to our success. Your kindness, courtesy, and commitment to sustained partnerships contribute to our collaborative environment.

Flexjet is an equal-opportunity employer. We aim to choose individuals who have the highest integrity; those who personify genuine concern for customers and fellow employees alike. More than anything, we look for individuals who grasp the importance of trust in an employer/employee relationship.