A&P Mechanic GA Fleet

Job Description

Job Description

A&P Aircraft Mechanic – Avionics & Structures, General Aviation Fleet

Location: Englewood, CO

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Client

A growing GA maintenance operation in Denver running a varied piston fleet—Cirrus, Diamond, Cessna, Piper, and Beechcraft—with expanding turboprop and avionics work. A tight, collaborative team with clear advancement pathways and a trajectory toward Part 145 certification and electric aircraft capability.

Compensation & Benefits

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

• Relocation Assistance: Available on a case-by-case basis

• Shift: 40 hrs/week; 4x10 or 5x8 schedule flexible based on team needs; overtime frequently available; rotational weekend and AOG support at premium pay

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

Job Summary

Maintain a high-utilization GA piston fleet with a growing emphasis on avionics and electrical systems. The role covers inspections, troubleshooting, structural repairs, and avionics installations, reporting directly to the Director of Maintenance with room for long-term professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on general aviation aircraft

• Conduct and sign off 100-hour and annual inspections in compliance with 14 CFR Parts 43 and 91

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and avionics systems

• Assist with installations of radios, GPS, ADS-B, autopilot systems, and integrated avionics suites

• Carry out light sheet metal and structural repairs as required

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical discrepancies with precision

• Reference and apply maintenance manuals, ADs, SBs, and technical drawings

• Log all maintenance actions accurately in tracking systems

• Sustain a clean, well-organized workspace at all times

• Take part in rotational weekend coverage and AOG response support as scheduled

Minimum Requirements

• Active FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate (required)

• 3+ years of experience maintaining general aviation piston aircraft

• Prior experience completing and signing off 100-hour inspections

• Foundational avionics and electrical troubleshooting skills

• Working knowledge of FAA regulations, specifically 14 CFR Parts 43 and 91

• Must supply own basic hand tools

• Strong documentation and communication skills

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varied positions; comfortable with exposure to fuel, solvents, and mechanical components

Ideal Qualifications

• Inspection Authorization (IA)

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

• Light sheet metal and structural repair background

• Turboprop aircraft experience

• Supervisory or lead mechanic experience

• Background supporting flight school or high-utilization fleet environments

How to Apply

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