Avionics-Forward GA Piston Fleet | Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

A&P Mechanic — Avionics-Forward GA Piston Fleet

Location : Englewood, CO

Employment Type : Full-Time

About the Client

A general aviation shop running an active, mixed piston fleet — Cirrus, Diamond, Cessna, Piper, and Beechcraft — with a deliberate move underway into turboprop maintenance and advanced avionics work. The team is compact, technically capable, and working toward Part 145 certification and electric aircraft capability. Plenty of room for someone who wants to be part of that build-out from the ground floor.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary : $32–$42/hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications

• Relocation Assistanc e: Available on a case-by-case basis

• Shift : 40 hrs/week; 4x10 or 5x8 depending on team needs; overtime frequently available; weekend rotation and AOG response compensated at premium rates

• Benefits Package : Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance; 401(k) with employer match; flexible PTO with potential for a 4-day work week; specialty tools furnished; factory training available to qualified staff

Job Summary

This position keeps a high-cycle GA piston fleet airworthy from one end to the other — routine inspections, avionics integration, electrical troubleshooting, and structural work — all reported to the Director of Maintenance. Strong upward mobility for a technician looking to build depth across a genuinely varied fleet with real technical ambition behind it.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete scheduled and unscheduled maintenance across an active GA piston fleet with accuracy and efficiency

• Perform and authorize 100-hour and annual inspections in full compliance with 14 CFR Parts 43 and 91

• Isolate and correct faults in electrical and avionics systems using sound diagnostic methods

• Contribute to avionics installation and upgrade projects including radios, GPS, ADS-B, and full autopilot suite integrations

• Execute light sheet metal and structural repairs as aircraft condition requires

• Apply maintenance manuals, ADs, Service Bulletins, and technical drawings to resolve mechanical discrepancies

• Enter completed work into the shop's maintenance tracking system promptly and accurately

• Keep personal workspace and shop areas orderly and to a consistent standard

• Participate in rotational weekend coverage and AOG response as part of the on-call support rotation

Minimum Requirements

• Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate

• 3 or more years maintaining GA piston aircraft as a certificated A&P

• Verifiable experience completing and signing off 100-hour inspections

• Proficiency troubleshooting avionics and electrical systems

• Working knowledge of 14 CFR Parts 43 and 91

• Personal set of basic aviation hand tools required

• Thorough documentation habits and clear communication with the crew

• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work in varied positions, and operate around standard fuel, solvent, and component exposure

Ideal Qualifications

• Current Inspection Authorization (IA)

• Hands-on experience with Garmin G1000, Avidyne, or comparable integrated avionics platforms

• Airframe structural repair and sheet metal work background

• Time on turboprop aircraft

• Prior lead technician or supervisory experience

• Background in flight school or high-cycle fleet environments

Elevate Your Career

Apply for this A&P Mechanic position and let Rio Staffing connect you with well-run operations across the aviation and aerospace industry. We work quickly, keep communication clear, and advocate for you at every stage of the hiring process — so the role you land is one that genuinely fits where you want to go. Our direct hire team focuses on placing skilled aviation professionals into shops where their work contributes directly to aircraft safety and operational excellence.

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