Advanced A&P Avionics Technician in Colorado

Advanced A&P Avionics Technician in Colorado

Location: Denver, CO (Relocation from Albuquerque/NM area expected)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Client

This premier Denver-based maintenance operation services a diverse general aviation piston fleet, including Cirrus, Cessna, and Diamond platforms. A close-knit and highly skilled crew, they are actively expanding into turboprop systems and electric aircraft, with a clear roadmap toward achieving Part 145 certification.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $32$42/hour Based on experience and qualifications
• Relocation Assistance: Available on a case-by-case basis (Perfect for talent heading up I-25!)
• Shift: 40 hours weekly; 4x10 or 5x8 schedules dependent on operational needs. Premium compensation provided for overtime, weekend rotations, and AOG responses.
• Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; 401(k) with employer match; adaptable PTO (potential for 4-day work weeks); supplied specialty tools; and OEM factory training opportunities for eligible staff.

Job Summary

Ready to trade the Land of Enchantment for the Mile High City? Relocate to Denver and elevate your career! Keep a high-volume piston fleet mission-ready while expanding your expertise in structural repairs and advanced avionics. Report directly to the DOM with excellent upward mobility.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute routine and emergency maintenance on an active fleet of general aviation piston aircraft.
• Conduct and authorize annual and 100-hour inspections strictly adhering to 14 CFR Parts 43 and 91
• Accurately diagnose and repair intricate electrical and avionics system malfunctions.
• Assist with major avionics integrations, from basic GPS and radio units to comprehensive modern flight decks and autopilots.
• Perform minor structural and sheet metal modifications based on airframe requirements.
• Apply expert diagnostic strategies to resolve complex mechanical anomalies.
• Source and interpret technical schematics, Service Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives, and manuals.
• Log all service actions promptly into the digital maintenance tracking software.
• Ensure your workspace and the hangar remain impeccably clean and organized.
• Support the AOG response team and take on rotational weekend duties as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Active FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience servicing GA piston aircraft as a certified technician.
• Proven background in successfully completing and signing off on 100-hour inspections.
• Solid foundational skills in troubleshooting electrical and avionics faults.
• Deep understanding of 14 CFR Parts 43 and 91 guidelines.
• Must bring a personal set of basic aviation hand tools.
• Detail-oriented regarding paperwork and highly communicative with crew members.
• Capable of lifting 50 lbs, maneuvering in tight spaces, and safely working around standard aviation chemicals and noise.

Ideal Qualifications

• Current Inspection Authorization (IA).
• Direct familiarity with modern avionics suites like Avidyne, Garmin, or G1000 systems.
• Previous hands-on work with airframe structural and sheet metal repairs.
• Maintenance experience on turboprop aircraft.
• Background in a supervisory or lead technician capacity.
• History of working in fast-paced flight academies or high-utilization fleet settings.

How to Apply

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