A&P Mechanic — Piston Aircraft | General Aviation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Rio Staffing LLC. in Austin, TX is seeking an A&P Mechanic to perform front-line airframe and powerplant maintenance on general aviation piston aircraft, including Cirrus models.

You will inspect, diagnose, service, and return aircraft to service with rigorous attention to FAA rules, manufacturer manuals, and precise logging.

This full-time day-shift role offers a competitive base salary, relocation support if needed, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Valid FAA A&P certificate in good standing.
• Hands-on piston engine maintenance experience.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform airframe and powerplant inspections per FAA and manufacturer requirements.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain piston engines and systems.
• Complete logbook entries, work orders, and FAA documentation accurately.
• Uphold safety protocols, quality standards, and regulatory guidelines on every task.
• Coordinate with the maintenance team to keep aircraft airworthy and on schedule.

Education

FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate

Tools

Cirrus maintenance manuals

Cirrus aircraft knowledge

Job description

A&P Mechanic — Piston Aircraft | General Aviation

Location: Austin, TX

Employment Type: Full-Time | Day Shift

About the Client

A focused general aviation operation in Chesterfield, MO with a specialty in piston aircraft—including Cirrus—and a single non-negotiable standard: every aircraft that clears the hangar is safe, airworthy, and ready to perform. The shop is built around mechanics who hold themselves to that same measure and don’t need to be reminded why it matters.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications




• Relocation Assistance: Considered on a case-by-case basis




• Shift: Full-time day shift; schedule may flex based on operational needs




• Benefits Package: Comprehensive benefits package; details provided during the interview process

Job Summary

Front-line airframe and powerplant maintenance for a mechanic who does not cut corners. This role covers the full scope of GA piston aircraft upkeep—inspections, diagnosis, system servicing, and return-to-service documentation—carried out with the precision and regulatory discipline the work demands. Every aircraft, every time.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform airframe and powerplant inspections in full compliance with FAA regulations and manufacturer maintenance requirements




• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain piston engines and all associated aircraft systems




• Service electrical, hydraulic, fuel, and mechanical components across the fleet




• Complete logbook entries, work orders, and all required FAA documentation with accuracy and attention to detail




• Uphold safety protocols, quality standards, and applicable regulatory guidelines on every work order without exception




• Coordinate with the maintenance team to keep aircraft airworthy and flight operations on schedule

Minimum Requirements

• Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate in good standing




• Demonstrated hands-on experience maintaining piston engine aircraft

Ideal Qualifications

• Direct experience maintaining Cirrus aircraft




• Strong working knowledge of FAA regulations and manufacturer maintenance manuals




• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical schematics, and engineering data




• Methodical troubleshooting instincts with a systematic approach to mechanical problem-solving




• Consistent, day-in-day-out commitment to safety and quality workmanship