Flight Training Piston Fleet Op | Airframe and Powerplant Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Flight Training Piston Fleet Op | Airframe and Powerplant Technician

Location: Georgetown, TX 

Employment Type: Full-Time, 5 days a week

About Client 

This premier Central Texas flight academy operates a high-capacity fleet of modern single-engine aircraft. The organization maintains a rigorous daily training schedule where mechanical reliability is the top priority, fostering a professional culture that rewards technical precision and consistent aircraft availability.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $35–$40/hour — Based on experience and qualifications

• Starting Bonus: $1,000 sign-on bonus

• Relocation Assistance: Available depending on the candidate

• Shift: 10-hour shifts; day and night shifts available

• Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance; 401(k) with employer matching; HSA and FSA; life insurance; retirement plan; Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job Summary 

Drive the airworthiness of a high-utilization piston training fleet through proactive maintenance and rapid-response repairs. This role requires a self-starting A&P professional who thrives on technical autonomy and takes personal pride in maintaining elite regulatory and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities 

• Execute full-cycle maintenance and inspections on piston-powered trainer aircraft from initial intake to final sign-off.

• Diagnose and resolve mechanical discrepancies in strict alignment with FAA mandates and manufacturer data.

• Interpret technical manuals, Service Bulletins, and Airworthiness Directives to ensure every repair meets certified standards.

• Generate meticulous, audit-ready logbook entries and maintenance records for every service action.

• Maintain a pristine and safety-oriented hangar environment reflecting professional shop standards.

• Synchronize with flight operations and fellow technicians to protect the daily training schedule.

• Adapt maintenance priorities fluidly as fleet availability and training demands shift.

• Support 24/7 flight operations by fulfilling day or night shift assignments as required.

Minimum Requirements 

• Current FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate in good standing.

• Minimum of 3 years of recent, hands-on experience with piston-powered GA aircraft (e.g., Piper, Cirrus, Diamond).

• Deep functional knowledge of 14 CFR Parts 43 and 91.

• Capability to work independently and make definitive airworthiness determinations.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and adaptable to digital maintenance tracking platforms.

• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs and work in environments involving fuels, noise, and outdoor exposure.

• Willingness to work flexible 10-hour shifts, including nights.

Ideal Qualifications 

• Prior professional experience within a high-volume flight school or training fleet environment.

How to Apply 

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