A&P Aircraft Mechanic – GA Piston Aircraft

Rio Staffing LLC.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance (Medical, Dental, VIs

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Rio Staffing LLC in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a skilled A&P Aircraft Mechanic to join our maintenance team for General Aviation piston aircraft. This onsite role focuses on routine servicing, inspections, and annuals, in alignment with FAA regulations to ensure safe, reliable flight training operations.

The ideal candidate brings an FAA A&P license, 3+ years of GA maintenance experience, and hands-on work with single-engine piston aircraft.

Qualifications

• Active FAA A&P license required at hire.
• Minimum of 3 years of post-graduation General Aviation maintenance experience.
• Direct hands-on maintenance experience with single-engine GA piston aircraft.
• Must possess a basic set of hand tools for GA servicing and maintenance.
• Proficient with MS Office; comfortable using Talon RMS.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varied conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine servicing, 100-hour inspections, and annuals on flight school aircraft per FAA regs (14 CFR Parts 43 & 91).
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair piston airframes and engines.
• Maintain accurate aircraft logbooks and digital records (Talon RMS).
• Read and interpret maintenance manuals, parts catalogs, and service bulletins.
• Maintain safe, clean work areas in compliance with safety guidelines.

Skills

FAA A&P License

GA Maintenance

Single-engine GA piston aircraft

Tools (hand tools)

MS Office

Talon RMS familiarity

Physical ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

Post-graduate GA maintenance experience

Tools

Talon RMS

MS Office

Job description

Key Position Highlights, Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Pay: $29.00 – $48.00 per hour W2 (commensurate with experience)
• Relocation Package: Financial relocation assistance available on a case-by-case basis for top-level candidates
• Desirable Schedule Options: Flexible 10-hour shift structures providing extended time off (Day and Night shifts available)
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Full W2 health insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA options)
• Retirement & Insurance: 401(k) with company matching program, Life Insurance, and Disability coverage
• Time Off & Support: Generous paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Modern Fleet: Maintain well-equipped single-engine piston aircraft (Piper Archers with Garmin G1000 glass cockpits)
• Location: Phoenix, AZ – Onsite

Company Overview

Our client is a premier global flight training academy dedicated to setting the highest safety and maintenance standards in general aviation. Operating high-utilization, modern flight training fleets, their regional maintenance centers keep aircraft flying safely, efficiently, and reliably.

We are seeking a skilled A&P Aircraft Mechanic (General Aviation Piston Aircraft) to join the maintenance team in Phoenix, AZ. If you are a dedicated technician with strong general aviation experience who thrives in a collaborative hangar setting and wants an outstanding work-life balance schedule, this is the ideal home for your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Fleet Maintenance & Servicing: Perform routine servicing, scheduled/unscheduled maintenance, 100-hour inspections, and annuals on flight school aircraft in accordance with FAA regulations (Title 14 CFR Parts 43 & 91) and company procedures.
• Troubleshooting & Repairs: Perform diagnostic troubleshooting, component repairs, and maintenance on piston airframes and engines.
• Logistics & Records: Make accurate aircraft logbook entries and sign off aircraft for return to service. Maintain digital maintenance records using Microsoft Office and Talon RMS computer maintenance systems.
• Regulatory Compliance: Read and interpret technical data including maintenance manuals, parts catalogs, engineering drawings, Service Bulletins (SBs), and Airworthiness Directives (ADs).
• Safety & Shop Standards: Keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with safety guidelines while working safely around solvents and aviation fuels.

Requirements & Qualifications

Mandatory Requirements

• Licensure: Active FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License required at the time of hire.
• GA Experience: Minimum of 3 recent, consecutive years of post-graduation General Aviation (GA) maintenance experience as a certificated A&P. (School/training time does not count toward the 3-year post-graduation requirement).
• Piston Fleet Familiarity: Direct hands-on maintenance experience with single-engine general aviation piston aircraft (e.g., Cessna 172/152, Piper Archer/Cherokee, Diamond DA40/42, or Cirrus).
• Tools: Must possess a basic set of hand tools for standard GA servicing and maintenance.
• Computer Literacy: Proficient with MS Office and comfortable learning digital maintenance management programs (Talon RMS).
• Physical Capabilities: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work in varied indoor/outdoor conditions, and perform prolonged sitting, standing, bending, and stooping.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Inspection Authorization (IA) license OR eligibility/interest in obtaining an IA certification.
• Direct experience on Piper aircraft platforms.
• Hands-on familiarity with Garmin G1000 glass cockpit systems.
• Independent decision-making capability regarding aircraft airworthiness and priority adjustments.