Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic – Piston Fleet, Flight Training Operation

Certified A&P Mechanic – Piston Fleet, Flight Training Operation

Location:

Georgetown, TX

Employment Type:

Full-Time, 5 days a week

About Client

A well-established flight training organization operating a modern fleet of single-engine piston aircraft. Daily operations are high-volume, aircraft availability is critical, and the maintenance team plays a direct role in keeping training safe and on schedule.

Compensation & Benefits

• 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 & FSA; life insurance; retirement plan;
  Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job Summary

Handle both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on a piston-powered training fleet where aircraft readiness is mission-critical. Ideal for hands-on mechanics who own their work, follow regulatory standards without prompting, and take pride in keeping aircraft safe and airworthy.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on piston-powered general aviation aircraft
• Troubleshoot, inspect, repair, and return aircraft to service in compliance with FAA regulations, approved technical data, and company maintenance procedures
• Reference and apply maintenance manuals, parts catalogs, Service Bulletins, and Airworthiness Directives
• Complete thorough aircraft logbook entries and maintenance records
• Keep the work environment clean, orderly, and consistently safety-focused
• Collaborate with fellow mechanics and operational teams to support fleet readiness
• Reprioritize tasks in response to aircraft availability and changing flight training schedules
• Cover day or night shift as assigned to meet operational requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Active FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate (required)
• At least 3 recent years of experience as a certificated A&P on piston-powered GA aircraft (Piper, Diamond, Cirrus, or comparable)
• Flight school or training fleet background strongly preferred
• Solid understanding of 14 CFR Parts 43 and 91
• Capable of working independently and making sound, confident airworthiness calls
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; comfortable using maintenance tracking software
• Willing to work day or night shifts based on operational needs
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and sustain prolonged standing, bending, and kneeling as needed
• Comfortable working indoors and outdoors around active aircraft, fuels, solvents, and shop equipment

How to Apply

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