A&P Mechanic
Jobot
About the Role
- Salary: $35 - $40 per hour
- Aircraft Focus: Piston Aircraft, Cirrus, Avionics
- Company Specializations: Unscheduled maintenance, O2 service, engine pre-heat service, annual inspections, avionics services, transponder and pitot static system 24 month checks. Authorized Cirrus Service Center and Cirrus parts distributor. Dealer for Garmin, TRIG, and APPAREO.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Cirrus and other piston-powered aircraft.
- Conduct aircraft inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, and component replacements.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, electrical, and avionics-related issues.
- Perform engine, fuel, ignition, hydraulic, landing gear, flight control, and electrical system maintenance.
- Assist with 100-hour and annual inspections.
- Inspect aircraft and components for wear, damage, corrosion, leaks, and other discrepancies.
- Remove, install, adjust, and repair aircraft components and systems.
- Perform operational and functional checks following maintenance.
- Interpret aircraft maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, technical publications, and manufacturer documentation.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and properly document work performed.
- Ensure maintenance is completed in accordance with applicable FAA regulations and approved technical data.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused work environment.
- Collaborate with other technicians, inspectors, pilots, and maintenance leadership to efficiently return aircraft to service.
Qualifications
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate required.
- Previous hands-on maintenance experience with piston/general aviation aircraft.
- Experience working on Cirrus aircraft such as the SR20 and SR22 is highly preferred.
- Avionics and electrical troubleshooting experience is highly preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
- Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
- Comfortable performing hands-on aircraft maintenance in a fast-paced shop or hangar environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to aircraft safety and quality.
Preferred Experience
- Cirrus SR-series aircraft
- Single-engine and multi-engine piston aircraft
- Garmin avionics systems
- Aircraft electrical and avionics troubleshooting
- Annual and 100-hour inspections
- General aviation maintenance
- Engine troubleshooting and maintenance
- Aircraft modifications and component installations