A&P Maintenance Technician High-Volume GA Training Fleet

A&P Maintenance Technician – High-Volume GA Training Fleet, Texas

Location: Georgetown, TX

Employment Type: Full-Time, 5 days a week

About Client

A high-output flight training operation running an active GA fleet on a continuous daily schedule. Four defined technician levels provide a clear compensation ladder, and a culture of safety, precision, and accountability runs through everything the maintenance team does.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $36–$48/hour — Based on experience and qualifications (4-level technician pay structure)
  

• Relocation Assistance: Available for qualified candidates
  

• Shift: 10-hour shifts; day and night shifts available
  

• Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance; 401(k); Paid Time Off (PTO)
  

Job Summary

Keep a GA training fleet mission-ready through a steady mix of scheduled inspections, line maintenance, and quick-turn unscheduled work. Aircraft availability drives the operation— and this role sits directly in the critical path of making that happen every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repair work on training aircraft in full compliance with FAA regulations and internal maintenance procedures
  
  

• Pull, read, and apply technical documentation including maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, IPCs, Service Bulletins, and Airworthiness Directives
  
  

• Document every maintenance action precisely and return aircraft to airworthy service without delay
  

• Hold the hangar and personal workspace to a consistent standard of cleanliness, order, and safety consciousness
  

• Stay in active communication with instructors, scheduling, and ops teams on aircraft status and turnaround timelines
  

• Re-sequence maintenance priorities on the fly to keep the daily flight schedule intact
  

• Step into day or night shift coverage whenever the operation needs it to keep flying without interruption
  

Minimum Requirements

• Active FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate (required)
  

• Must be able to obtain Inspection Authorization (IA) within 3 months of hire
  

• 5 or more years of GA experience as a certificated A&P
  

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
  

• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and sustain bending, kneeling, stooping, and standing for extended periods
  

• No issues working around fuel, solvents, aircraft noise, outdoor weather conditions, and hangar operations
  

Ideal Qualifications

• Piper aircraft experience strongly preferred
  

• Garmin G1000 avionics background is a plus
  

• Grounded in 14 CFR Parts 43 and 91
  

• Sharp troubleshooter who trusts their own airworthiness judgment
  

• Gets things across clearly; works easily with cross-functional teams
  

• Comfortable with Microsoft Office; willing to pick up Talon RMS or similar maintenance tracking tools
  

• Meticulous about documentation and regulatory paperwork
  

• Independent, steady, and at home in a fast-moving training environment
  

How to Apply

At Rio Staffing, we specialize in connecting skilled professionals with well-run organizations and high-quality programs. We support you through every step of the process—from application and interview coordination to aligning opportunities with your experience, certifications, schedule preferences, and long-term career goals.

Apply with us or reach out today at www.riostaffing.com to find your perfect role.