General Aviation Fleet Mechanic – Rockies; Denver

Aircraft Maintenance Technician (A&P) — Relocation Assistance to Colorado

Advance your aviation career with a premier, highly active general aviation service facility based in the booming Denver metro area. Managing a high-utilization lineup of modern piston aircraft—including Cirrus, Cessna, and Beechcraft platforms—our forward-thinking team is actively diversifying into turboprop maintenance and cutting-edge electric aviation. As we systematically pave the way toward a formal Part 145 repair station certification, we provide a structured, supportive, and growth-oriented environment.

This is an ideal destination for skilled Las Vegas talent ready to trade the desert basin for a lower-temperature, high-altitude career pivot in the Rocky Mountains.

Compensation, Shift Structure & Relocation Support

• Hourly Compensation: $32.00 – $42.00 / hour (Base pay rate is established strictly based on your individual GA piston, sheet metal, and avionics credentials).
• Relocation Package:
  Financial relocation assistance and moving support are available on a case-by-case basis to ensure your transition to Colorado is seamless.
• Shift & Flexibility: 40-hour work weeks featuring adaptable scheduling models, including 4x10 configurations (enjoy a permanent 3-day weekend) or standard 5x8 schedules.
• Premium Pay Rates:
  Regular opportunities for overtime are available, with on-call emergency AOG response and rotational weekend coverage compensated at premium rates.
• Total Benefits Package:
  Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options; 401(k) retirement plan featuring a company matching program; flexible PTO; specialized shop tools and diagnostic equipment provided by the facility; and direct access to OEM factory training tracks for qualifying personnel.

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Director of Maintenance, this cross-functional role keeps an active piston fleet airworthy while building valuable depth in advanced structural modifications and modern glass-cockpit integration. This position is tailored for self-starting, meticulous mechanics who take deep pride in their documentation and safety habits, offering clear pathways into shop leadership.

Core Responsibilities

• Execute top-tier scheduled phase inspections and rapid unscheduled line maintenance across a diverse fleet of light general aviation aircraft.
• Troubleshoot, isolate, and rectify complex electrical faults and avionics anomalies with high diagnostic precision.
• Perform and formally sign off on 100-hour and annual airframe inspections in strict compliance with 14 CFR Parts 43 and 91.
• Contribute to major avionics modernization projects, including the installation of integrated GPS suites, digital autopilots, multi-function radios, and ADS-B systems.
• Interpret, cross-reference, and apply Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Service Bulletins (SBs), structural repair manuals, and engineering schematics.
• Perform minor airframe structural repairs and sheet metal work as required by fleet flight-readiness demands.
• Log all completed actions, parts changes, and regulatory compliance data accurately within the shop's digital tracking inventory system.
• Participate in the shared on-call pool for weekend coverage and rapid AOG line-support events.
• Maintain an immaculate, safe, and organized individual workspace to support proper hangar safety protocols.

Minimum Prerequisites

• An active, unencumbered FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate.
• A minimum of 3 years of recent, active maintenance experience as a certificated mechanic working on light general aviation piston airframes (Cessna, Cirrus, Beechcraft, or direct equivalents).
• Verifiable background successfully conducting and authorizing 100-hour inspections on light aircraft.
• Demonstrated proficiency in electrical schematics, systems diagnostics, and basic avionics troubleshooting.
• Thorough working knowledge of FAA regulations, specifically 14 CFR Parts 43 and 91.
• Must own and maintain a personal set of basic aviation hand tools (specialized shop tools provided by the employer).
• Physical capability to routinely lift up to 50 lbs, work comfortably in varied physical postures (climbing, bending, kneeling), and…