Aircraft Mechanic; A&P IA

Job Description

Elite Air Service has an immediate full-time opening for an experienced A&P IA. We are a growing FBO specializing in maintenance and refurbishment of piston GA aircraft, with the majority of our work on single engine aircraft. Help lead our close knit team of technicians. We frequently work on private and classic aircraft maintenance and refurbishment, with our projects adding years of enjoyment to the aviation community of the greater Michigan, Ohio and Indiana area.

Elite technicians frequently provide floatplane service, float change-over and float installs and our FBO is situated in beautiful southern Michigan along the Coldwater chain of lakes. We're looking for a hard working, growth minded A&P technician to add to our team.

• Airframe & Airframe & Powerplant License & IA License (Required)
• US work authorization (Required)
• Aircraft maintenance: 3-5 years (Preferred)

• Day-to-day leadership of a small team of AP techs in our shop
• Maintenance, repair, and modification of rental aircraft, company projects and customer aircraft.
• Great opportunity to work on a variety of aircraft from radial to modern twin.
• Light aviation - piston singles and light twins experience needed.
• Troubleshooting and repair of the engine (Continental, Lycoming, Jacobs radial), airframe mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Current working knowledge and continuing awareness of federal regulations and best practices
• Coordinating tasks and cooperation with our paint and interior teams for optimum project completion.

Our ideal candidate has knowledge of Continental and Lycoming opposed engines and is experienced with Cessna and Piper singles and twins. Must have an A&P IA license. We want to hear from you!

Our office team handles customer interactions, invoicing, payments, parts searching, parts ordering, and core returns, so our maintenance techs can stay engaged in maintenance, and not be distracted by office functions.

COVID-19:
Elite Air Service cares deeply about employee and customer safety, especially during the pandemic. Elite is a small local FBO with fewer than 100 employees and we do NOT require vaccinations and we respect all employees rights to protect themselves and their families in the manner they deem appropriate.

We offer top-level salaries, paid vacations/holidays, and good health insurance. Relocation assistance is available.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Drug testing will be required. All applicants will be kept strictly confidential.