Aircraft Maintenance Specialist; A&P Mechanic)

The A&P Mechanic performs hands-on maintenance, inspections, repairs, and testing on vintage WWII-era and legacy aircraft to ensure safety, airworthiness, and regulatory compliance. This role supports award-winning restoration projects, routine scheduled maintenance, and any necessary troubleshooting or component overhauls. Reporting to the Aircraft Maintenance Manager, the A&P Mechanic works efficiently in a team environment while upholding Air Corps Aviation’s reputation for world-class craftsmanship, precision, and historic authenticity in preserving aviation heritage.

Maintenance & Inspections

• Perform routine and scheduled aircraft maintenance, annual inspections, and 100-hour inspections in accordance with FAA regulations and manufacturer guidelines.
• Conduct thorough troubleshooting, repairs, and testing on airframes, powerplants, systems (flight controls, hydraulics, electrical, etc.), and components to ensure safety and compliance.
• Handle aircraft safely during ground operations, towing, and maintenance activities.

Restoration & Project Support

• Support complex restoration projects by executing repairs, overhauls, and modifications on vintage piston-engine aircraft.
• Apply extensive experience and judgment to plan tasks, solve problems, and accomplish goals while staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.

Documentation & Compliance

• Accurately complete and maintain all required maintenance records, logbook entries, work orders, and FAA-required paperwork.
• Ensure all work adheres to standard concepts, practices, and procedures in aircraft maintenance and Repair Station requirements.

Workplace & Safety

• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe at all times, following proper safety protocols and using appropriate PPE.
• Perform a variety of complex tasks independently while collaborating with restoration and component teams.
• Identify potential issues and contribute to continuous improvement in processes and quality.

• FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Rating (REQUIRED).
• Meet FAA eligibility requirements: 18 years or older, fluent in English (able to read, write, and speak clearly).
• 3–5+ years of hands-on experience in vintage aircraft maintenance, warbird restoration, general aviation, or piston-engine aircraft (well-rounded background preferred).
• Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and ability to work efficiently under deadlines.
• Physical capability to stand, kneel, lie in awkward positions, work on ladders/scaffolding, lift/pull up to 50 pounds, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity and visual acuity.
• Passion for aviation history, WWII aircraft, warbirds, or historic restoration is highly desirable.

$37.00 per hour starting

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