A&P Mechanic — General Aviation (Piston Fleet)

Rio Staffing LLC.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rio Staffing LLC. in Austin, TX seeks a qualified A&P Mechanic to perform front-line airframe and powerplant maintenance on piston GA aircraft, including Cirrus platforms.

You will inspect, troubleshoot, and repair systems, log work orders, and uphold FAA safety and quality standards in a full-time day-shift environment.

Preferred candidates have Cirrus experience and solid knowledge of 14 CFR Parts 43 and 91, with a commitment to zero-defect workmanship.

Qualifications

• Active FAA A&P certificate in good standing.
• Hands-on experience maintaining general aviation piston aircraft.
• Cirrus airframes experience preferred.
• Proficient troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, fuel, and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect airframes and engines per FAA mandates and OEM schedules.
• Troubleshoot and rectify mechanical, electrical, fuel, and hydraulic issues on piston aircraft.
• Service and overhaul piston powerplants to keep fleet flight-ready.
• Log maintenance, work orders, and FAA airworthiness releases with accuracy.
• Enforce safety protocols and quality control on every order.
• Coordinate with hangar technicians to optimize workflow.

Skills

FAA A&P Certificate

Airframe maintenance

Powerplant maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Tools

Maintenance manuals

Electrical schematics reading

Job description

A&P Mechanic — General Aviation (Piston Fleet)

Location: Austin, TX

Employment Status: Full-Time | Day Shift

About the Employer

Join a dedicated general aviation facility in Austin, TX, centered on light piston aircraft—including Cirrus platforms—operating under a single core standard: every tail number clearing the hangar must be completely safe, airworthy, and ready to fly. The facility is built around technicians who hold themselves to uncompromising quality standards and take intrinsic pride in precision maintenance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: Highly competitive compensation, tailored to your specific A&P background and piston aircraft expertise.
• Relocation Package: Case-by-case relocation support considered for out-of-area candidates.
• Schedule & Shift: Full-time day shift; flexibility required as operational demands dictate.
• Benefits Package: Robust employee benefits program (detailed options provided during the interview stage).

Role Overview

Execute front-line Airframe & Powerplant maintenance for an operation that demands zero-defect workmanship. This position encompasses the complete lifecycle of GA piston aircraft care—from phase inspections and system diagnostics to component repair and formal return-to-service sign-offs—executed with absolute regulatory discipline.

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive airframe and engine inspections in strict alignment with FAA mandates and OEM maintenance schedules.
• Isolate, troubleshoot, and rectify mechanical, electrical, fuel, and hydraulic system discrepancies across various piston platforms.
• Service and overhaul piston powerplants and associated mechanical subsystems to maintain fleet flight-readiness.
• Log all maintenance activities, work orders, and FAA airworthiness releases with meticulous accuracy.
• Enforce safety protocols and quality control guidelines across every assigned work order without compromise.
• Coordinate seamlessly with fellow hangar technicians to optimize workflow and support flight line schedules.

Minimum Prerequisites

• Active, unencumbered FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate in good standing.
• Verifiable hands-on experience maintaining general aviation piston aircraft.

Preferred Attributes

• Direct hands-on experience maintaining Cirrus airframes and systems.
• Thorough working knowledge of 14 CFR Parts 43 and 91, as well as manufacturer maintenance manuals.
• Proficiency reading and interpreting electrical schematics, engineering drawings, and technical blueprints.
• Methodical troubleshooting capability paired with a systematic approach to mechanical diagnostics.
• Unwavering daily commitment to flight safety and quality craftsmanship.