A&P Mechanic – Inspection Authorization - Arizona

GAL AeroStaff • Phoenix, AZ

15d • Onsite

About The Position

GAL AeroStaff Ltd. is seeking experienced Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics with an active Inspection Authorization to support the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of flight school aircraft. The A&P Mechanic will perform maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, repairs, and return-to-service activities in accordance with company procedures, approved technical data, and applicable Federal Aviation Administration regulations.

Requirements

• Valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant license required at the time of hire
• Active FAA Inspection Authorization required
• Minimum three recent and consecutive years of general aviation maintenance experience as a certificated A&P Mechanic required
• Strong knowledge of general aviation aircraft maintenance and inspection practices
• Knowledge of Title 14 CFR Parts 43 and 91
• Ability to independently make airworthiness and return-to-service decisions
• Ability to perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance
• Ability to troubleshoot airframe, powerplant, electrical, and mechanical discrepancies
• Ability to read and understand approved technical and regulatory documentation
• Experience completing aircraft logbook entries and maintenance records
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and team-building skills
• Ability to manage workflow and adjust priorities as needed
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to learn and use the Talon RMS computerized maintenance system

Nice To Haves

• Experience maintaining Piper aircraft preferred
• Garmin G1000 experience is considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on flight school and general aviation aircraft
• Troubleshoot, inspect, repair, and maintain aircraft in accordance with approved technical data and FAA regulations
• Perform inspections and make airworthiness determinations within the authority of the mechanic’s A&P license and Inspection Authorization
• Read and interpret maintenance manuals, parts catalogs, engineering drawings, service bulletins, and airworthiness directives
• Complete aircraft logbook entries and release aircraft for return to service
• Ensure compliance with Title 14 CFR Parts 43 and 91
• Manage assigned workflow and adjust priorities according to flight school operational requirements
• Coordinate with maintenance leadership, technicians, and flight operations personnel
• Operate applicable shop equipment, tools, vehicles, and aircraft as required
• Maintain accurate and complete maintenance documentation
• Keep work areas clean, safe, and organized
• Work assigned shifts based on operational requirements
• Follow all company safety procedures and quality standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical benefits after 90 days of employment (for contract employees)
• Three paid holidays per year after 90 days of employment: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day (for contract employees)
• State-mandated sick leave, where applicable
• Travel pay, when applicable to the assignment (for contract employees)
• Per diem split, when applicable to the assignment (for contract employees)
• Access to a 401(k) plan (for contract employees)
• Health insurance (for direct hire employees)
• Dental insurance (for direct hire employees)
• Vision insurance (for direct hire employees)
• Health savings account (for direct hire employees)
• Flexible spending account (for direct hire employees)
• Employee assistance program (for direct hire employees)
• Life insurance (for direct hire employees)
• Paid time off (for direct hire employees)
• 401(k) (for direct hire employees)
• 401(k) company matching (for direct hire employees)
• Retirement plan (for direct hire employees)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED