Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic | Flight Training Piston Fleet

Rio Staffing; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

HSA & FSA

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Rio Staffing is seeking a Certified A&P Mechanic to support a piston-powered flight training fleet in Georgetown, TX. You will handle scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshoot and repair to keep aircraft airworthy, and adhere to FAA regulations. The role requires independence, attention to detail, and hands-on problem solving.

You’ll work 10-hour shifts with day and night options, enjoy a strong benefits package, and a signing bonus with relocation assistance when applicable.

Qualifications

• Active FAA A&P certificate required.
• Minimum 3 years of certificated A&P experience on piston-powered GA aircraft.
• Flight school or training fleet background preferred.
• Solid understanding of 14 CFR Parts 43 and 91.
• Able to work independently and make airworthiness calls.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; comfortable with maintenance tracking software.

Responsibilities

• Execute scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on piston-powered GA aircraft.
• Troubleshoot, inspect, repair, and return aircraft to service per FAA rules and company procedures.
• Reference maintenance manuals, parts catalogs, SBs, and ADs.
• Maintain thorough aircraft logbooks and records.
• Keep work environment clean, safe, and organized.
• Collaborate with teammates to support fleet readiness.
• Adjust priorities to meet flight training schedules.
• Cover day or night shifts as needed.

Skills

FAA A&P certificate

3+ years piston GA experience

Flight school background

Regulatory knowledge 14 CFR 43/91

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Maintenance tracking software

Tools

Maintenance tracking software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Certified A&P Mechanic – Piston Fleet, Flight Training Operation

Location: Georgetown, TX

Employment Type: Full-Time, 5 days a week

About Client

A well-established flight training organization operating a modern fleet of single-engine piston aircraft. Daily operations are high-volume, aircraft availability is critical, and the maintenance team plays a direct role in keeping training safe and on schedule.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $35–$40/hour – Based on experience and qualifications


• Starting Bonus: $1,000 sign-on bonus


• Relocation Assistance: Available depending on the candidate


• Shift: 10-hour shifts; day and night shifts available


• Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance; 401(k) with employer matching; HSA & FSA; life insurance; retirement plan; Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job Summary

Handle both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on a piston-powered training fleet where aircraft readiness is mission-critical. Ideal for hands‑on mechanics who own their work, follow regulatory standards without prompting, and take pride in keeping aircraft safe and airworthy.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on piston-powered general aviation aircraft


• Troubleshoot, inspect, repair, and return aircraft to service in compliance with FAA regulations, approved technical data, and company maintenance procedures


• Reference and apply maintenance manuals, parts catalogs, Service Bulletins, and Airworthiness Directives


• Complete thorough aircraft logbook entries and maintenance records


• Keep the work environment clean, orderly, and consistently safety-focused


• Collaborate with fellow mechanics and operational teams to support fleet readiness


• Reprioritize tasks in response to aircraft availability and changing flight training schedules
  
• Cover day or night shift as assigned to meet operational requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Active FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate (required)


• At least 3 recent years of experience as a certificated A&P on piston-powered GA aircraft (Piper, Diamond, Cirrus, or comparable)


• Flight school or training fleet background strongly preferred


• Solid understanding of 14 CFR Parts 43 and 91


• Capable of working independently and making sound, confident airworthiness calls


• Proficient with Microsoft Office; comfortable using maintenance tracking software


• Willing to work day or night shifts based on operational needs


• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and sustain prolonged standing, bending, and kneeling as needed


• Comfortable working indoors and outdoors around active aircraft, fuels, solvents, and shop equipment