A&P - Aircraft Mechanic

Job Description

Prop Culture Maintenance is seeking a skilled Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic to join our maintenance team working directly under the Director of Maintenance. This is a 90-day trial position with strong potential for long-term employment and full-time benefits.

The A&P will support a fast-growing general aviation maintenance operation focused on high-quality service, flight school fleet support, and customer aircraft maintenance. This role is hands-on and operationally critical.

• Initial term: 90-day probationary position
• Schedule:
  
  Minimum 30 hours per week guaranteed
• Long-term opportunity:
  Full-time position with benefits available upon successful completion
• Housing:
  Temporary housing available during trial period

• Perform inspections, repairs, and maintenance on piston aircraft
• Execute scheduled and unscheduled maintenance events (annuals, 100-hour inspections, troubleshooting)
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations and company maintenance standards
• Accurately document all maintenance actions
• Support dispatch readiness and fleet reliability
• Work directly under the Director of Maintenance in a structured maintenance environment
• Maintain a strong safety culture and attention to detail

Diamond Aircraft Industries

Prop Culture Maintenance is actively transitioning into an authorized Diamond Service Center.

• Candidates selected for full-time employment will be eligible for Diamond Factory Training
• Factory training will include manufacturer-approved maintenance procedures, systems training, and certification pathways specific to Diamond aircraft
• This is a unique opportunity to become part of a Diamond-authorized maintenance network as the program is established

• Valid FAA A&P certificate required
• Experience in general aviation piston aircraft preferred
• Able to work under direction and operate independently when needed
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Professional attitude in a customer-facing maintenance environment
• Safety-focused with strong attention to detail

• Guaranteed minimum hours during trial period
• Pathway to full-time employment with benefits
• Temporary housing available
• Opportunity to participate in Diamond Factory Training program
• Exposure to a diverse GA fleet and growing maintenance operation
• Career growth in a transitioning Diamond Service Center

Prop Culture Aviation and Prop Culture Maintenance operate as a fully integrated general aviation ecosystem focused on safety, reliability, and elevated customer experience. We provide flight training, aircraft rental, and comprehensive maintenance support with a strong emphasis on operational excellence and communication. Our maintenance team supports a growing fleet of piston aircraft with scheduled inspections, unscheduled repairs, and full-service MRO capabilities.

As we expand, Prop Culture Maintenance is transitioning into an authorized Diamond Service Center, further strengthening our commitment to manufacturer-standard maintenance practices and technician development. Our goal is simple: deliver a boutique, high-trust aviation experience where aircraft are maintained to the highest safety standards and owners, students, and pilots receive consistent, transparent, and exceptional service.

• Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate required
• Ability to work under the direction of the Director of Maintenance
• Working knowledge of FAA regulations and maintenance documentation requirements
• Proficiency in troubleshooting airframe and power plant systems
• Ability to perform inspections, repairs, and scheduled maintenance (annuals, 100-hour, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail with a high standard for safety and workmanship
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small, fast-paced maintenance team
• Good communication and professionalism in a customer-facing environment
• Must be eligible to work in the United States

Tumwater, Washington, USA

Contractor

$35 - 50

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