Aviation Mechanic - Single Engine Piston

A&P Aircraft Mechanic – GA Piston Aircraft Key Position Highlights, Compensation & Benefits Competitive Hourly Pay: $33.00 - $48.00 per hour W2 (commensurate with experience) Prime Work Schedule: 3-Day Weekends Off! Fixed 4x10 shift schedule: Monday - Thursday, 04:00 - 14:30 (Morning Shift) Relocation Package: Financial relocation assistance available on a case-by-case basis for top-level candidates Comprehensive Benefits Package: Full W2 health insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA options) Retirement & Insurance: 401(k) with company matching program, Life Insurance, and Disability coverage Time Off & Support: Generous paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) Modern Fleet: Maintain well-equipped single-engine piston aircraft (Piper Archers with Garmin G1000 glass cockpits) Location: Chandler, AZ - Onsite Company Overview Our client is a premier global flight training academy dedicated to setting the highest safety and maintenance standards in general aviation. Operating high-utilization, modern flight training fleets, their regional maintenance centers keep aircraft flying safely, efficiently, and reliably. We are seeking a skilled A&P Aircraft Mechanic (General Aviation Piston Aircraft) to join the maintenance team in Chandler, AZ. If you are a dedicated technician with strong general aviation experience who thrives in a collaborative hangar setting and wants an outstanding work-life balance schedule, this is the ideal home for your career. Key Responsibilities Fleet Maintenance & Servicing: Perform routine servicing, scheduled/unscheduled maintenance, 100-hour inspections, and annuals on flight school aircraft in accordance with FAA regulations (Title 14 CFR Parts 43 & 91) and company procedures. Troubleshooting & Repairs: Perform diagnostic troubleshooting, component repairs, and maintenance on piston airframes and engines. Logistics & Records: Make accurate aircraft logbook entries and sign off aircraft for return to service. Maintain digital maintenance records using Microsoft Office and Talon RMS computer maintenance systems. Regulatory Compliance: Read and interpret technical data including maintenance manuals, parts catalogs, engineering drawings, Service Bulletins (SBs), and Airworthiness Directives (ADs). Safety & Shop Standards: Keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with safety guidelines while working safely around solvents and aviation fuels. Requirements & Qualifications Mandatory Requirements Licensure: Active FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License required at the time of hire. GA Experience: Minimum of 2 recent years of post-graduation General Aviation (GA) maintenance experience as a certificated A&P. (School/training time does not count toward the 2-year post-graduation requirement). Piston Fleet Familiarity: Direct hands-on maintenance experience with single-engine general aviation piston aircraft (e.g., Piper Archer/Cherokee, Cessna 172/152, Diamond DA40/42, or Cirrus). Tools: Must possess a basic set of hand tools for standard GA servicing and maintenance. Computer Literacy: Proficient with MS Office and comfortable learning digital maintenance management programs (Talon RMS). Physical Capabilities: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work in varied indoor/outdoor conditions, and perform prolonged sitting, standing, bending, and stooping. Preferred Qualifications Direct experience on Piper aircraft platforms. Hands-on familiarity with Garmin G1000 glass cockpit systems. Independent decision-making capability regarding aircraft airworthiness and priority adjustments. #J-18808-Ljbffr Rio Staffing LLC.