Aviation Mechanic - Single Engine Piston

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vis

Vision

HSA & FSA options

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Rio Staffing LLC in Chandler, AZ is seeking a qualified A&P Aircraft Mechanic to support our client in general aviation piston maintenance. You will perform maintenance on training fleet and ensure FAA compliance, with a 4x10 schedule.

Candidates must hold an FAA A&P license and have at least 2 years of GA piston experience, including Piper/Cessna-type fleet familiarity. This role features full W2 benefits and relocation considerations where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Licensure: Active FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License required at the time of hire.
• GA Experience: Minimum of 2 recent years of post-graduation General Aviation (GA) maintenance experience as a certificated A&P.
• Piston Fleet Familiarity: Direct hands-on maintenance experience with single-engine general aviation piston aircraft.
• 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.

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.

Skills

FAA A&P License

GA Experience

Piston Aircraft Experience

Physical Capabilities

Tools

MS Office

Talon RMS

Job description

A&P Aircraft Mechanic – GA Piston Aircraft

Key Position Highlights, Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Pay: $33.00 - $48.00 per hour W2 (commensurate with experience)
• Prime Work Schedule: 3-Day Weekends Off! Fixed 4x10 shift schedule: Monday - Thursday, 04:00 - 14:30 (Morning Shift)
• Relocation Package: Financial relocation assistance available on a case-by-case basis for top-level candidates
• 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: Chandler, 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 Chandler, 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 2 recent years of post-graduation General Aviation (GA) maintenance experience as a certificated A&P. (School/training time does not count toward the 2-year post-graduation requirement).
• Piston Fleet Familiarity: Direct hands-on maintenance experience with single-engine general aviation piston aircraft (e.g., Piper Archer/Cherokee, Cessna 172/152, 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

• 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.