A&P Aircraft Mechanic

AeroGuard Flight Training Center; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

AeroGuard Flight Training Center is seeking a full-time A&P Mechanic to perform maintenance on our flight school aircraft in Phoenix, AZ. The role requires reading technical data, following FAA regulations, and ensuring safe, airworthy aircraft ready for operations.

The ideal candidate has an A&P license with IA pursuit planned within three months, plus three years of GA A&P experience and familiarity with Piper aircraft or G1000 systems.

Qualifications

• Airframe and Powerplant license required at hire; ability to obtain Inspection Authorization within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on flight school aircraft.
• Read and understand maintenance manuals, parts catalogs, engineering drawings, service bulletins, and airworthiness directives.
• Ensure work complies with AeroGuard procedures and FAA regulations.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Accurately make aircraft logbook entries and release aircraft for return to service.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office and Talon RMS software.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Technical data interpretation

Aircraft maintenance knowledge

Education

Airframe and Powerplant license

IA within 3 months of hire

Tools

Talon RMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

AeroGuard Is Looking For Full-Time Employees!

Are you ready to work for one of the fastest-growing flight schools in the US? AeroGuard wants you!

The A&P Mechanic is responsible for performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of flight school aircraft. The mechanic will be accountable for completing all work in accordance with AeroGuard Company procedures and requirements, as well as all applicable regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Must have strong interpersonal and team building skills.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must have the ability to read and understand technical data such as maintenance manuals, parts catalogs, engineering drawings, service bulletins, and airworthiness directives.
• Must have knowledge of federal regulations relating to Title 14 parts 43 and 91.
• Assure that work areas are kept clean and organized.
• Must be able to be flexible and work all shifts on an as needed basis.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

• Airframe and Powerplant license required at the time of hire. Must be able to obtain Inspection Authorization within three months of hire.

EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of three recent and consecutive years of GA experience as a certificated A&P.
• Experience on Piper aircraft is preferred.
• G1000 experience is a plus.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Can work independently with the ability to make airworthiness decisions.
• Ability to manage workflow and adjust priorities as needed.
• Troubleshoot, repair, inspect, and perform maintenance on company aircraft in accordance with applicable technical data and FAA regulations.
• Will be required to make aircraft logbook entries and release aircraft for return to service.
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office and able to learn Talon RMS computer maintenance program.

EQUIPMENT/MACHINERY USED

• General office equipment such as facsimile, copier, personal computer, etc.
• Vehicle operation such as company van, truck, golf cart, aircraft etc. as required.
• Will require the use of various pieces of shop equipment and tools.
• Exposure to solvents, aviation gasoline, etc.

PHYSICAL AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Will be working in many environments inside and outside of the facility.
• Will have extensive exposure to aircraft, simulators, outside conditions and equipment.
• May have some medium lifting up to 50 lbs.
• May require prolonged periods of sitting or standing, bending and stooping.

OTHERS

• Extreme attention to detail.
• Self-starter does not wait for others to provide work, finds ways to keep busy or help others.
• Flexible/adaptable to fast changing pace and instructions according to flight school priorities.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $29.00 - $36.00 per hour

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10-hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Phoenix, AZ 85027: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Aircraft maintenance: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

AeroGuard Flight Training Center offers a non-stop path to success as a commercial airline pilot that stands out from other flight schools. At AeroGuard, our goal is a simple one - to create the best-trained professional pilots in the industry and provide them with a seamless start to their careers.

Employees of AeroGuard Flight Training Center receive competitive benefits including:

• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) Contribution
• Work In A Rapidly Growing Industry
• Exceptional Safety Standards

Equal Opportunity Employer: AeroGuard Flight Training Center will provide fair and equal employment opportunities for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.