Senior A&P Mechanic with Inspection Authorization

Rio Staffing LLC.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

FSA

Life & Disability

PTO

Paid Holidays

EAP

Job summary

Rio Staffing LLC. seeks a Senior A&P Mechanic with an active IA to join our Chandler maintenance team at CHD.

This full-time onsite role supports flight school aircraft, performing inspections, sign‑offs, and logbook entries in strict FAA compliance. The ideal candidate holds an FAA A&P license with IA, has at least 3 years of GA experience, is proficient with MS Office and Talon RMS, and thrives in a fast‑paced hangar.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License AND an active Inspection Authorization (IA).
• Minimum of 3 recent, consecutive years of dedicated General Aviation (GA) aircraft maintenance experience as a certificated A&P.
• In-depth working knowledge of Title 14 CFR Parts 43 and 91.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, 100-hour inspections, and annuals on flight school aircraft.
• Inspect, sign off, log entries, and approve aircraft for return to service per FAA rules.
• Troubleshoot and perform complex repairs and overhauls on light GA aircraft.
• Maintain compliance and accurate digital records using MS Office and Talon RMS.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety consciousness

Teamwork

Tools

MS Office

Talon RMS

Job description

Senior A&P Mechanic with Inspection Authorization (IA)

Location: Chandler, AZ (Onsite)

Employment Status: Full-Time, Permanent W2

Compensation & Comprehensive Benefits

• Base Pay: $42.00 – $48.00 per hour W2


• Schedule Options: Flexible 10-hour shift structures (4x10 options available)


• Health & Wellness: Medical (Traditional and HSA options), Dental, and Vision insurance plans


• Financial Security: 401(k) with company matching program, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and company-paid Life & Disability insurance


• Time Off & Support: Generous paid time off (PTO) accrued annually, paid holidays, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Company Overview

Our Partner is a premier flight training center dedicated to setting the highest safety and maintenance standards in general aviation. Operating high-utilization, modern flight training fleets, our maintenance centers keep aircraft flying safely and efficiently. We pride ourselves on a collaborative, fast-paced hangar environment where technical precision, teamwork, and FAA compliance guide every shift. We are currently seeking an experienced, high-level A&P Mechanic with an active Inspection Authorization (IA) to join our maintenance team at Chandler Municipal Airport (CHD). If you are an authoritative technician who thrives in general aviation, makes confident airworthiness decisions, and wants to work with modern aircraft systems, this is the ideal home for your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspections & Airworthiness: Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, 100-hour inspections, and annuals on flight school aircraft. Inspect, sign off, make aircraft logbook entries, and approve aircraft for return to service in strict accordance with FAA regulations (Title 14 CFR Parts 43 & 91) and company procedures.


• Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Perform complex diagnostic troubleshooting, structural repairs, and component overhauls on light GA aircraft.


• Workflow & Priority Management: Work independently to manage daily maintenance workflows, prioritize tasks based on flight school schedules, and ensure minimal aircraft downtime.


• Regulatory & Technical Compliance: Read, interpret, and apply technical data including maintenance manuals, parts catalogs, engineering drawings, Service Bulletins (SBs), and Airworthiness Directives (ADs). Maintain maintenance tracking digital records via Microsoft Office and Talon RMS.


• Safety & Standards: Maintain a clean, safe, and organized shop floor while adhering to strict environmental and safety regulations.

Requirements & Qualifications

Mandatory Requirements

• Active FAA Certifications: Must possess a valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License AND an active Inspection Authorization (IA) at the time of hire.


• General Aviation Experience: Minimum of 3 recent, consecutive years of dedicated General Aviation (GA) aircraft maintenance experience as a certificated A&P.


• Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth working knowledge of Title 14 CFR Parts 43 and 91.

Preferred Pluses

• Aircraft Experience: Direct experience performing inspections and maintenance on Piper Archers (PA-28) or Cessna 172s.


• Avionics Familiarity: Hands-on experience with Garmin G1000 glass cockpit systems.


• Software Literacy: Proficiency with MS Office and familiarity with digital maintenance tracking systems (e.g., Talon RMS).