Aircraft Maintenance Technician (A&P) - General Aviation

Rio Staffing LLC.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Life and Disability insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Relocation assistance on case-by-case

Job summary

Rio Staffing LLC is seeking a highly proficient Aviation Maintenance Technician (A&P) for piston fleet operations at a premier training facility in Chandler, AZ. You will ensure safety and reliability of single-engine GA aircraft, including Garmin G1000-equipped Archers, through routine servicing, repairs, and heavy inspections.

The role offers a fixed 4x10 morning shift, a competitive hourly salary, and a comprehensive benefits package with health, retirement, PTO, holidays, and relocation

Qualifications

• Active FAA A&P license required at hire.
• At least 2 years of post-licensure GA maintenance experience.
• Experience servicing single-engine GA piston platforms (e.g. Cessna 152/172, Archer/Cherokee, Cirrus SR, Diamond DA40/42).
• Owns a comprehensive personal hand tool set for GA maintenance.
• Proficient with MS Office and Talon RMS for maintenance records.

Responsibilities

• Perform 100-hour and annual inspections and routine preventive maintenance per 14 CFR Parts 43 and 91.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical/electrical issues across piston powerplants and airframes.
• Complete logbook entries and manage digital work orders in Talon RMS.
• Interpret ADs, SBs, IPCs, and wiring schematics to maintain airworthiness.
• Maintain safe shop conditions and properly handle fuels and solvents.

Skills

General Aviation maintenance

Troubleshooting

Airframe & powerplant knowledge

Tools

Talon RMS

MS Office

Job description

Aviation Maintenance Technician (A&P) - Piston Fleet

Location: Chandler Area, AZ

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Client

Our client is a premier international flight training academy renowned for upholding uncompromising safety and maintenance protocols across a vast general aviation fleet. They operate high-volume regional service facilities dedicated to keeping heavily utilized training aircraft flying dependably, efficiently, and safely to support the next generation of aviators.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $33.00 – $48.00 per hour (W2, commensurate with GA maintenance experience)

• Starting Bonus: No signing bonus offered

• Relocation Assistance: Financial relocation assistance negotiated on a case-by-case basis for highly qualified out-of-state candidates

• Shift: Fixed 4x10 Morning Shift (Monday – Thursday, 04:00 – 14:30), offering a permanent 3-day weekend

• Benefits Package: Comprehensive W2 health coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA), 401(k) with company match, Life and Disability insurance, generous Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Job Summary

We are actively recruiting a highly proficient A&P Mechanic to anchor general aviation piston fleet operations at a fast-paced training facility. Partnering closely with hangar management, this role guarantees the safety and reliability of single-engine piston aircraft—including Garmin G1000-equipped Piper Archers—through routine servicing, unscheduled repairs, and heavy inspections. This opportunity provides exceptional long-term career stability, a highly predictable four-day morning schedule, and a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute comprehensive 100-hour and annual inspections, alongside routine preventive maintenance, ensuring absolute compliance with 14 CFR Parts 43 and 91 standards.

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair complex mechanical and electrical discrepancies across various piston powerplants and airframes.

• Process meticulous return-to-service logbook entries and manage digital work orders utilizing Talon RMS and Microsoft Office suites.

• Navigate and decipher complex technical data, including Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Service Bulletins (SBs), Illustrated Parts Catalogs (IPCs), and wiring schematics.

• Maintain rigorous shop safety standards and hangar cleanliness while safely handling heavy equipment, aviation fuels, and industrial solvents.

Minimum Requirements

• Active FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license required at the time of hire.

• At least 2 years of post-licensure, hands-on General Aviation (GA) maintenance experience (Note: A&P schooling/training time does not apply toward this requirement).

• Direct experience servicing single-engine GA piston platforms, such as Cessna 152/172, Piper Archer/Cherokee, Cirrus SR series, or Diamond DA40/42.

• Possession of a comprehensive personal hand tool set suitable for general aviation maintenance.

• Strong computer literacy, including fluency with MS Office and the ability to adapt to digital maintenance management systems (Talon RMS).

• Physical capacity to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted and comfortably perform prolonged bending, reaching, standing, and stooping in both indoor hangar and outdoor flight line environments.

Ideal Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on maintenance background specifically dedicated to Piper aircraft platforms.

• Practical experience troubleshooting or working around modern Garmin G1000 glass cockpit integrations.

• Proven capacity to manage workflow priorities efficiently and make sound, independent airworthiness determinations.