Fleet Maintenance Expert | Airframe and Powerplant Technician

High-Velocity Fleet Maintenance Expert:
Airframe and Powerplant Technician

Location:

Georgetown, TX

Employment Type:

Full-Time, 5 days a week

This organization operates a premier, high-capacity flight academy featuring an active general aviation fleet. They foster a culture centered on technical precision and safety, offering a clear four-tier career advancement structure for maintenance professionals dedicated to keeping a rigorous daily flight schedule on track.

• Base Salary: $36–$48/hour — Based on experience and qualifications
• Relocation Assistance:
  Available for qualified candidates
• Shift: 10-hour shifts; day and night options available
• Benefits Package:
  Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance; 401(k);
  Paid Time Off (PTO)

Ensure a large-scale training fleet remains mission-ready by executing routine inspections and rapid-response repairs. This role is vital to the operation’s success, directly impacting aircraft availability and ensuring student pilots have safe, reliable equipment for their daily flight rotations.

• Perform comprehensive mechanical repairs, troubleshooting, and inspections on trainer aircraft in strict accordance with FAA mandates.
• Interpret and utilize technical resources such as wiring schematics, IPCs, maintenance manuals, and Airworthiness Directives.
• Maintain meticulous records of all service actions to ensure immediate and compliant return-to-service.
• Uphold rigorous standards for hangar cleanliness and workplace safety.
• Coordinate closely with flight instructors and operations staff regarding maintenance timelines and fleet status.
• Adapt to shifting priorities to minimize disruptions to the active flight schedule.
• Provide flexible coverage across day or night shifts as operational demands require.

• Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate.
• Ability to secure Inspection Authorization (IA) within 90 days of joining.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in general aviation maintenance.
• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Physical capacity to lift 50 lbs and perform labor involving kneeling, bending, and standing.
• Ability to work comfortably around aviation fuel, loud environments, and varying weather conditions.

• Strong technical background with Piper aircraft.
• Familiarity with Garmin G1000 integrated flight decks.
• Expert knowledge of 14 CFR Parts 43 and 91.
• Confident decision-maker regarding airworthiness and diagnostic troubleshooting.
• Effective communicator capable of collaborating with diverse internal teams.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and maintenance tracking software like Talon RMS.
• Highly detail-oriented regarding regulatory documentation and paperwork.
• Proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced, educational aviation environment.