Airframe and Powerplant Aircraft Mechanic | GA Piston Aircraft

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

Job summary

Rio Staffing LLC is seeking an A&P Aircraft Mechanic for GA piston aircraft in Phoenix, AZ. The role focuses on maintenance, inspections, and compliance with FAA rules in a busy training fleet hangar.

The ideal candidate will have an active FAA A&P, 3+ years GA maintenance experience, and hands-on experience with single-engine piston aircraft, with proficiency in MS Office and Talon RMS for digital records.

Qualifications

• Active FAA A&P license required at hire.
• Minimum of 3 years post-graduation GA maintenance experience.
• Experience with single-engine GA piston aircraft.
• Have a basic set of hand tools for GA servicing.
• Proficient with MS Office and Talon RMS.

Responsibilities

• Fleet maintenance and servicing: perform 100-hour inspections, annuals, and routine servicing.
• Troubleshoot and repair piston airframes and engines.
• Logbook entries and sign-off for return to service; maintain digital records.
• Read and interpret manuals, parts catalogs, SBs and ADs.
• Maintain safe, organized shop and work safely around fuels.

Skills

GA experience

Piston fleet familiarity

Computer literacy

Physical capability

Tools

MS Office

Talon RMS

Job description

A\&P Aircraft Mechanic – GA Piston Aircraft

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.