Company: Rapid AOG Services
Location: West Palm Beach, FL — dispatching from KDJT, covering Palm Beach County, the Treasure Coast, and Broward County
Job Type: Full-Time On-Call | Independent Contractor (1099)
Pay: $60–$80 per hour, depending on experience and aircraft qualifications
Call-Out Minimum: 4 hours guaranteed on every dispatch
Growth Path: Eligible for a monthly retainer agreement (guaranteed monthly pay) based on performance
Position Summary
Rapid AOG Services is a growing mobile aircraft maintenance company providing AOG response, line maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, and recovery support for Part 91 and Part 135 corporate aircraft across South Florida.
We are adding an experienced Corporate Aircraft A&P Technician to our West Palm Beach base. You will dispatch from Palm Beach International (KDJT) in a company-provided service vehicle, working directly with flight departments, crews, and maintenance controllers to get aircraft back in service.
This role suits a technician who works well independently, is confident troubleshooting complex discrepancies on business jets, and takes pride in representing a company well in front of customers. We sponsor your KDJT airport badge, provide the vehicle and fuel, and invest in factory training for technicians who grow with us.
The position starts as an on-call engagement. Technicians who demonstrate the reliability, technical capability, and customer service we are looking for can move onto our monthly retainer program, which provides guaranteed monthly pay in exchange for committed availability.
What You Will Do
- Respond to AOG events throughout Palm Beach County and South Florida
- Perform inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, servicing, component replacement, operational checks, and scheduled maintenance on corporate aircraft
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and avionics discrepancies
- Complete maintenance records in accordance with FAA regulations, approved technical data, and company procedures
- Communicate professionally with aircraft owners, flight crews, maintenance controllers, flight departments, and FBO personnel
- Keep the company service vehicle clean, organized, and properly stocked, and maintain accountability for company tools and equipment
- Participate in the on-call rotation, including after-hours, weekend, and scheduled holiday coverage
- Maintain KDJT credentials and airport driving privileges
- Travel throughout South Florida, with occasional overnight assignments
Coverage Area
Based in West Palm Beach with primary coverage at:
- KDJT — Palm Beach International Airport
- KLNA — Palm Beach County Park Airport (Lantana)
- KBCT — Boca Raton Airport
- KSUA — Witham Field (Stuart)
- KFXE — Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport
- KFLL — Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
- Other South Florida and Treasure Coast airports as required
Compensation
- $60–$80 per hour, based on experience, aircraft qualifications, factory training, and troubleshooting capability
- Guaranteed 4-hour minimum on every dispatched AOG call-out
- Paid travel time
- Holiday pay at 1.5x the regular hourly rate
- $75 daily per diem for qualifying overnight travel assignments
- Additional hours available during high-demand periods
Path to Full-Time Retainer
This role can grow into a full-time retainer position. Technicians who consistently meet our standards for response, workmanship, recordkeeping, and customer communication are eligible for a Monthly Retainer Agreement, which includes:
- Guaranteed monthly retainer pay, independent of call volume
- Committed availability for dispatch within the coverage area
- Scheduled days off each month built into the agreement
- Priority assignment on regional and travel work
Retainer terms are set individually and reviewed after an initial on-call period.
What We Provide
- Company service vehicle and fuel card
- KPBI airport badge sponsorship
- Company-sponsored factory and manufacturer training opportunities
- Advancement path to monthly retainer, Lead Technician, and regional leadership roles as the company grows
Schedule
- Full-time on-call rotation
- Day and evening assignments
- After-hours and weekend availability required
- Scheduled holiday coverage required (compensated at 1.5x)
- Overnight and regional travel as needed
Rapid AOG Services supports customers year-round, including weekends and holidays. Holiday coverage is shared across the team on a scheduled rotation.
KPBI Airport Badge
The selected technician must obtain and maintain a KPBI airport identification and security badge. This includes identity verification, fingerprinting, a security threat assessment, background check, badge training, and airfield driving authorization. Rapid AOG Services sponsors the badge; the engagement is contingent on meeting all airport badging requirements and following KPBI security, access, escort, vehicle-operation, and badge-display rules.
The badge is issued under Rapid AOG Services' sponsorship and is for Rapid AOG Services work only. It may not be used to access the airfield for any other employer, customer, personal purpose, or side work. As the sponsoring company, Rapid AOG Services is accountable for all activity conducted under the badge, so any use outside company-dispatched assignments will result in immediate badge revocation and termination of the engagement.
Required Qualifications
- Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate
- Minimum 5 years of recent corporate or business aviation maintenance experience
- Experience supporting Part 91 and/or Part 135 corporate aircraft
- Ability to troubleshoot and perform line maintenance independently with minimal supervision
- Strong mechanical, electrical, and diagnostic skills
- Ability to interpret maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, and approved technical data
- Strong customer-service and communication skills
- Ability to qualify for and maintain a KPBI airport security badge
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
- Ability to report to KPBI for dispatch
- Availability for after-hours, weekend, and scheduled holiday coverage
- Willingness to travel throughout South Florida and overnight when required
Preferred Qualifications
Aircraft experience on one or more of:
- Cessna Citation series
- Embraer Phenom series
- Bombardier Challenger and Global series
- Gulfstream series
- Dassault Falcon series
Also valued:
- Garmin G3000 / G5000 experience
- Prior mobile AOG experience
- Advanced electrical and avionics troubleshooting
- Corporate aircraft factory training
- Inspection Authorization (not required)
- Previous airport badge or AOA driving experience
Who This Role Is For
This is a mobile, field-based AOG position for technicians with recent, hands-on corporate and business aircraft experience. Rapid AOG Services supports Part 91 and Part 135 corporate aircraft exclusively; we do not perform Part 121 airline work. Part 121, heavy maintenance/MRO, or military experience alone does not meet the requirements for this role.
How to Apply
Submit a résumé that clearly shows:
- FAA A&P certification
- Corporate aircraft maintenance experience and aircraft types supported
- Factory or manufacturer training completed
- AOG and troubleshooting experience
- Current location and ability to report to KPBI
- Previous airport badging experience, if applicable
- After-hours, weekend, and holiday availability
Qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule a conversation.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temp-to-hire
Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Do you live in Florida
- Reliable vehicle to travel to jobs when needed?
Experience:
- Corporate aircraft (not commercial): 3 years (Required)
Language:
License/Certification:
- Airframe & Powerplant License (Required)
Work Location: On the road
