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ABX AC TECH PDX CASUAL

by Air Transport Services Group

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Date Posted

August 28, 2026

Employment Type

Part Time

Category

A&P

Salary Range

Negotiable

Cost of Living

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Locations

Portland, Oregon

Application Deadline

September 27, 2026

Description

Overview

The AC Tech (Line Maintenance) will perform preventive maintenance, repairs, modifications and other line maintenance of aircraft, components and related equipment in accordance with specified manuals, procedures and FAA regulations. The role includes communicating with all departments within the company, traveling for station coverage, training and other maintenance support, and working outside in all types of weather. This position is also on-call as needed and involves assisting Airport Planning/Properties with property and environmental issues, maintaining station manuals, parts and tooling inventory, and performing aircraft deicing, snow removal, GSE maintenance, and MXI work.

Additionally, the AC Tech will travel regionally to verify stations will pass FAA and QA audits, train new team members on paperwork, MXI, manuals, etc., and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Must have HSD/GED
  • Valid driver’s license and the ability to successfully pass an MVR background check
  • A&P License
  • 2 years experience in all phases of commercial transport aircraft
  • Ability to independently troubleshoot aircraft systems
  • Aircraft systems and technical knowledge, concentrating on aircraft type at the station applying for
  • Ability to interpret wiring diagrams and evaluate structural damage
  • Ability to work unsupervised
  • Good interpersonal skills, communication written and verbal
  • Self-motivation, integrity, cooperation, professionalism and leadership
  • Ability to travel on company aircraft as required
  • Ability to stoop, bend, manipulate tools in small spaces
  • Work in adverse/outdoor conditions
  • Wear respirator/safety protective equipment as indicated
  • Lift objects weighing various amounts up to 75 lbs.
  • Perform work at heights up to 60 ft.
  • Ability to obtain SIDA Badge (Federally required background to obtain access to airports, aircraft and air cargo)

Preferred Skills

  • 4 years experience in all phases of commercial transport aircraft
  • 2 years hands-on line maintenance experience on type aircraft operated by ABX
  • 757/767 experience

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AviHire Cost of Living Snapshot: Portland, Oregon

What aviation pay actually covers in Portland — AviHire's snapshot of median income, housing, and everyday prices from U.S. Census Bureau data (2023 5-Year ACS estimates).

Median Household Income
$88,792
Median Rent
$1,596/mo
Median Home Value
$557,600
Gasoline (1 gal)
$4.98
Restaurant Meal
$21.03
Milk (1 L)
$1.27
Eggs (dozen)
$2.63

Rent runs about 21.6% of median income in Portland affordable by the common 30%-of-income guideline.

AviHire Cost of Living Snapshot, compiled from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023), with fuel and grocery prices from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.