Piston Aircraft Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic General Aviation Flight Fleet

Job Description

Job Description

A&P Aircraft Mechanic – GA Piston Aircraft

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Client

Partnering with a world-class flight training organization dedicated to maintaining top-tier airworthiness and safety protocols across general aviation operations. Utilizing extensive, modern training fleets, their regional service facilities keep flight decks operating reliably, safely, and efficiently.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $29.00 – $48.00 per hour W2 (commensurate with experience)

• Starting Bonus: No signing bonus offered

• Relocation Assistance: Financial relocation assistance available on a case-by-case basis for top-level candidates

• Shift: Flexible 10-hour shift structures with extended time off (Day and Night shifts available)

• Benefits Package: Full W2 health insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA options), 401(k) with company matching program, Life Insurance, Disability coverage, generous paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled A&P Aircraft Mechanic to join our client's general aviation piston fleet in Phoenix, AZ. Working within a collaborative hangar environment, this technician will perform routine airframe and engine inspections, diagnostic repairs, component servicing, and airworthiness logbook sign-offs. This role offers an outstanding work-life balance with flexible 10-hour shift arrangements, regular exposure to modern glass-cockpit piston fleets, and solid career growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute mandatory 100-hour inspections, annuals, routine servicing, and corrective repairs across single-engine piston aircraft per 14 CFR Parts 43 and 91 protocols.

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair complex system malfunctions on piston airframes, engines, and mechanical systems.

• Complete accurate maintenance logbook sign-offs and maintain digital records using Microsoft Office and Talon RMS computer maintenance systems.

• Read and interpret technical data including maintenance manuals, parts catalogs, engineering drawings, Airworthiness Directives (ADs), and Service Bulletins (SBs).

• Maintain strict shop safety practices, proper handling of aviation fuels and solvents, and clean hangar work areas.

Minimum Requirements

• Active FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License required at time of hire.

• Minimum of 3 recent, consecutive years of post-graduation General Aviation (GA) maintenance experience as a certificated A&P (School or apprentice time does not fulfill this requirement).

• Direct hands-on maintenance experience with single-engine general aviation piston aircraft (e.g., Cessna 172/152, Piper Archer/Cherokee, Diamond DA40/42, or Cirrus).

• Possession of a personal set of hand tools appropriate for standard GA servicing and maintenance.

• Proficient with MS Office and comfortable navigating digital maintenance management platforms (Talon RMS).

• Physical capacity to lift up to 50 lbs, work in varied indoor/outdoor environments, and perform prolonged sitting, standing, bending, and stooping.

Ideal Qualifications

• Active Inspection Authorization (IA) license OR eligibility/interest in obtaining an IA certification.

• Direct hands-on maintenance experience on Piper aircraft platforms.

• Practical experience working around Garmin G1000 glass cockpit systems.

• Strong independent decision-making capability regarding aircraft airworthiness and workflow priority adjustments.

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