Elite Aviation Maintenance Professional (A&P) Avionics & Piston Fleet

Job Description

Job Description

Elite Aviation Maintenance Professional (A&P) – Avionics & Piston Fleet

Location: Denver, CO (Relocation from the St. George, UT area welcomed)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Client

This respected Denver-based general aviation facility manages a high-traffic piston aircraft lineup, including Cirrus, Cessna, and Beechcraft. The collaborative, tight-knit crew is actively expanding into turboprop and electric aviation markets, deliberately paving the way toward a Part 145 certification within a supportive, growth-driven environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $32–$42/hour — Based on experience and qualifications

• Relocation Assistance: Available on a case-by-case basis (ideal for Utah talent making the move to the Rockies)

• Shift: 40 hours per week; adaptable 4x10 or 5x8 schedules. Overtime frequently available, with premium compensation for weekend rotations and AOG call-outs.

• Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance; 401(k) matching program; flexible PTO offering potential 4-day work weeks; specialized shop tools provided; access to OEM factory training for qualified staff.

Job Summary

Trade the red rocks of southern Utah for the Rocky Mountains! Maintain a highly active general aviation piston fleet while rapidly advancing your expertise in structural modifications and modern electrical systems. Reporting directly to the Director of Maintenance, this role offers hands-on avionics experience and substantial room for career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and urgent maintenance across a diverse fleet of general aviation piston airplanes.

• Execute and sign off on annual and 100-hour inspections while strictly adhering to 14 CFR Parts 43 and 91.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical and avionics system faults with high precision.

• Assist in upgrading avionics suites, including the installation of autopilots, GPS units, radios, and ADS-B systems.

• Conduct minor airframe structural work and sheet metal repairs as dictated by aircraft condition.

• Utilize excellent diagnostic practices to isolate electrical and mechanical discrepancies.

• Reference and apply Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, technical drawings, and maintenance manuals.

• Document all completed service accurately and swiftly within the digital maintenance tracking database.

• Maintain an immaculate and highly organized personal workspace and hangar environment.

• Participate in rotational weekend coverage and respond to AOG events as part of the shop's support team.

Minimum Requirements

• Valid and current FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification.

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on A&P experience maintaining GA piston aircraft.

• Demonstrated ability to independently complete and authorize 100-hour inspections.

• Competent electrical and avionics troubleshooting skills.

• Firm grasp of 14 CFR Parts 43 and 91 regulations.

• Must possess a basic personal set of aviation hand tools.

• Excellent communication skills and meticulous documentation practices.

• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work in various postures, and tolerate typical aviation chemicals and hangar noise.

Ideal Qualifications

• Active Inspection Authorization (IA) credential.

• Direct experience with G1000, Avidyne, Garmin, or similar modern avionics suites.

• Background in airframe structural and sheet metal repair techniques.

• Prior maintenance experience on turboprop aircraft.

• Previous leadership, supervisory, or lead mechanic experience.

• Familiarity with high-cycle fleet operations or fast-paced flight school environments.

How to Apply

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