General Aviation Aircraft Mechanic | Piston Aircraft

A&P Aircraft Mechanic – GA Piston Aircraft

Key Position Highlights, Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Pay: $33.00 – $48.00 per hour W2 (commensurate with experience)
• Prime
  
  Work Schedule:
  
  3-Day Weekends Off! Fixed 4x10 shift schedule:
  Monday – Thursday, 04:00 – 14:30 (Morning Shift)
• Relocation Package:
  Financial relocation assistance available on a case-by-case basis for top-level candidates
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  Full W2 health insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA options)
• Retirement & Insurance: 401(k) with company matching program, Life Insurance, and Disability coverage
• Time Off & Support:
  Generous paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Modern Fleet:
  Maintain well-equipped single-engine piston aircraft (Piper Archers with Garmin G1000 glass cockpits)
• Location:
  
  Chandler, AZ – Onsite

Company Overview

Our client is a premier global flight training academy dedicated to setting the highest safety and maintenance standards in general aviation. Operating high-utilization, modern flight training fleets, their regional maintenance centers keep aircraft flying safely, efficiently, and reliably.

We are seeking a skilled A&P Aircraft Mechanic (General Aviation Piston Aircraft) to join the maintenance team in Chandler, AZ. If you are a dedicated technician with strong general aviation experience who thrives in a collaborative hangar setting and wants an outstanding work-life balance schedule, this is the ideal home for your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Fleet Maintenance & Servicing:
  Perform routine servicing, scheduled/unscheduled maintenance, 100-hour inspections, and annuals on flight school aircraft in accordance with FAA regulations (Title 14 CFR Parts 43 & 91) and company procedures.
• Troubleshooting & Repairs:
  Perform diagnostic troubleshooting, component repairs, and maintenance on piston airframes and engines.
• Logistics & Records:
  Make accurate aircraft logbook entries and sign off aircraft for return to service. Maintain digital maintenance records using Microsoft Office and Talon RMS computer maintenance systems.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  Read and interpret technical data including maintenance manuals, parts catalogs, engineering drawings, Service Bulletins (SBs), and Airworthiness Directives (ADs).
• Safety & Shop Standards:
  Keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with safety guidelines while working safely around solvents and aviation fuels.

Requirements & Qualifications

Mandatory Requirements:

• Licensure:
  Active FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License required at the time of hire.
• GA
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum of 2 recent years of post-graduation General Aviation (GA) maintenance experience as a certificated A&P. (School/training time does not count toward the 2-year post-graduation requirement).
• Piston Fleet Familiarity:
  Direct hands-on maintenance experience with single-engine general aviation piston aircraft (e.g., Piper Archer/Cherokee, Cessna 172/152, Diamond DA40/42, or Cirrus).
• Tools:
  Must possess a basic set of hand tools for standard GA servicing and maintenance.
• Computer Literacy:
  Proficient with MS Office and comfortable learning digital maintenance management programs (Talon RMS).
• Physical Capabilities:
  Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work in varied indoor/outdoor conditions, and perform prolonged sitting, standing, bending, and stooping.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience on Piper aircraft platforms.
• Hands-on familiarity with Garmin G1000 glass cockpit systems.
• Independent decision-making capability regarding aircraft airworthiness and priority adjustments.

Elevate Your Career

Apply for this A&P Aircraft Mechanic position today and let Rio Staffing represent you. We are committed to providing timely feedback and advocating for you throughout the hiring process, ensuring you secure a role that aligns with your professional growth and financial goals.