Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic - Piston

D.O.M. magazine; Saint Simons Island (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

High Tide Aviation in Saint Simons Island, GA is seeking an FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic to join our maintenance team. The role focuses on piston-engine aircraft, with duties spanning routine servicing and inspection readiness.

You will work at the St. Simons Island Airport, 40-hour weeks, with opportunities to advance and handle documentation in accordance with FAA regulations.

Qualifications

• FAA A&P license required or in process.
• Strong general aviation experience required.
• Self-directed with ability to work 40 hours weekly.

Responsibilities

• Aircraft servicing including fuel, oil, cockpit cleaning, detailing.
• Scheduled 50/100 hr inspections.
• Oil and filter changes.
• Tire and brake servicing.
• Maintain thorough maintenance documentation per FARs and company practices.
• Handle and resolve technical issues and prioritize workload.

Skills

FAA A&P

GA Experience

Self-directed

Documentation

Job description

Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic - Piston

Company:

High Tide Aviation

Category:

Maintenance

Job Type:

Permanent

City:

Saint Simons Island

State:

Georgia

Country:

USA

High Tide Aviation has an open position to be filled immediately for an FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic who is available to join our team. Work schedule is flexible. The position is based at the St. Simons Island Airport in St. Simons Island, GA with occasional travel.
Duties:

• Aircraft servicing (fuel, oil, cockpits, cleaning inside and outside, detailing).
• Scheduled maintenance (50 and 100 hr. inspections).
• Oil and filter changes.
• Tire changes, brake servicing.
• Strong piston background is preferred.
• Compensation based on experience.

Requirements:

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P)
• General Aviation Experience.
• Highly motivated, self-directed, and available to work 40 hours a week.
• Knowledge and skill using online maintenance manuals and looking up parts components.
• Complete all work order paperwork related to tasks performed with detailed documentation, in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations and company practices in a timely fashion.
• Ability to prioritize, work independently, and proceed in an efficient and professional manner.
• Handle and resolve technical issues and problems.
• Flexibility to work a varied schedule.
• Independently make critical decisions regarding aircraft safety.
• Must be able to perform all maintenance functions unsupervised, at any time.
• Meet all FAA and Safety Requirements.
• Comparable experience with the following types of aircraft:
• Cessna 172
• FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) preferred but not required.

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