General Aviation Mechanic for Piston Aircraft | A&P Mechanic

A&P Mechanic — Piston Aircraft | General Aviation

Location: Austin, TX

Employment Type: Full-Time | Day Shift

About the Client

A focused general aviation operation near Austin, TX with a specialty in piston aircraft—including Cirrus—and a single non-negotiable standard: every aircraft that clears the hangar is safe, airworthy, and ready to perform. The shop is built around mechanics who hold themselves to that same measure and don’t need to be reminded why it matters.

• Base Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications

• Relocation Assistance: Considered on a case-by-case basis

• Shift: Full-time day shift; schedule may flex based on operational needs

• Benefits Package: Comprehensive benefits package; details provided during the interview process

Job Summary

Front-line airframe and powerplant maintenance for a mechanic who does not cut corners. This role covers the full scope of GA piston aircraft upkeep—inspections, diagnosis, system servicing, and return-to-service documentation—carried out with the precision and regulatory discipline the work demands. Every aircraft, every time.

• Perform airframe and powerplant inspections in full compliance with FAA regulations and manufacturer maintenance requirements

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain piston engines and all associated aircraft systems

• Service electrical, hydraulic, fuel, and mechanical components across the fleet

• Complete logbook entries, work orders, and all required FAA documentation with accuracy and attention to detail

• Uphold safety protocols, quality standards, and applicable regulatory guidelines on every work order without exception

• Coordinate with the maintenance team to keep aircraft airworthy and flight operations on schedule

• Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate in good standing

• Demonstrated hands-on experience maintaining piston engine aircraft

• Direct experience maintaining Cirrus aircraft

• Strong working knowledge of FAA regulations and manufacturer maintenance manuals

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical schematics, and engineering data

• Methodical troubleshooting instincts with a systematic approach to mechanical problem-solving

• Consistent, day-in-day-out commitment to safety and quality workmanship

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