Piston Fleet Powerhouse: Senior A&P Aircraft Technician

Piston Fleet Powerhouse:
Senior A&P Aircraft Technician

Location:

Georgetown, TX

Employment Type:

Full-Time, 5 days a week

This premier Central Texas flight academy operates a high-capacity fleet of modern single-engine aircraft. The organization maintains a rigorous daily training schedule where mechanical reliability is the top priority, fostering a professional culture that rewards technical precision and consistent aircraft availability.

• Base Salary: $35–$40/hour — Based on experience and qualifications
• Starting Bonus: $1,000 sign-on bonus
• Relocation Assistance:
  Available depending on the candidate
• Shift: 10-hour shifts; day and night shifts available
• Benefits Package:
  Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance; 401(k) with employer matching; HSA and FSA; life insurance; retirement plan;
  Paid Time Off (PTO)

Drive the airworthiness of a high-utilization piston training fleet through proactive maintenance and rapid-response repairs. This role requires a self-starting A&P professional who thrives on technical autonomy and takes personal pride in maintaining elite regulatory and safety standards.

• Execute full-cycle maintenance and inspections on piston-powered trainer aircraft from initial intake to final sign-off.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical discrepancies in strict alignment with FAA mandates and manufacturer data.
• Interpret technical manuals, Service Bulletins, and Airworthiness Directives to ensure every repair meets certified standards.
• Generate meticulous, audit-ready logbook entries and maintenance records for every service action.
• Maintain a pristine and safety-oriented hangar environment reflecting professional shop standards.
• Synchronize with flight operations and fellow technicians to protect the daily training schedule.
• Adapt maintenance priorities fluidly as fleet availability and training demands shift.
• Support 24/7 flight operations by fulfilling day or night shift assignments as required.

• Current FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate in good standing.
• Minimum of 3 years of recent, hands-on experience with piston-powered GA aircraft (e.g., Piper, Cirrus, Diamond).
• Deep functional knowledge of 14 CFR Parts 43 and 91.
• Capability to work independently and make definitive airworthiness determinations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and adaptable to digital maintenance tracking platforms.
• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs and work in environments involving fuels, noise, and outdoor exposure.
• Willingness to work flexible 10-hour shifts, including nights.

• Prior professional experience within a high-volume flight school or training fleet environment.