Inspection Authorized A&P Technician – Flight School Fleet | Chandler, AZ

Senior A&P Mechanic – IA Required, Modern GA Fleet | Chandler, AZ

Location: Chandler, AZ

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent (W2).

About Our Client
Our client runs a leading regional flight training center with a strong commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and keeping its fleet flying. The maintenance team operates in a fast-paced, hands-on hangar environment supporting a busy training schedule, where technical precision and safety guide every job.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Pay: $42.00–$48.00 per hour, based on GA maintenance and IA experience
• Relocation Assistance: Available for qualified candidates moving to the Chandler/Phoenix area
• Schedule: Choice of 4x10 (permanent 3-day weekends) or standard 5x8
• Medical: Traditional and HSA plan options, plus dental and vision
• Retirement: 401(k) with employer match, FSA available
• Additional Benefits: Company-paid life and disability insurance, generous PTO accrual, paid holidays, and Employee Assistance Program access

Job Summary
This role calls for an experienced A&P technician holding an active Inspection Authorization who's comfortable making independent airworthiness decisions on a modern general aviation fleet. The employer's fleet includes Piper Archers (PA-28) and Cessna 172s with Garmin G1000 glass cockpits, supporting a high-volume flight training operation. The right candidate works autonomously, prioritizes confidently, and keeps the fleet flying without cutting corners on safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled phase checks, 100-hour inspections, and annuals across the training fleet; sign off logbooks and return aircraft to service per 14 CFR Parts 43 and 91 and internal procedures
• Diagnose and repair complex mechanical and electrical issues, structural airframe damage, and component overhauls on light GA piston aircraft
• Manage workload independently, prioritizing maintenance around active flight schedules to minimize downtime while holding the line on safety
• Interpret Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, engineering drawings, and OEM manuals; maintain accurate service and parts records in Talon RMS and MS Office
• Keep the hangar organized and compliant with environmental and workplace safety standards

Minimum Requirements

• Active FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license with a current Inspection Authorization (IA) at time of hire
• At least 3 consecutive recent years maintaining general aviation aircraft as a certificated A&P
• Strong working knowledge of 14 CFR Parts 43 and 91

Ideal Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Piper Archer or Cessna 172 airframes
• Familiarity with Garmin G1000 glass-cockpit avionics
• Comfort with digital maintenance tracking systems (e.g., Talon RMS) and MS Office

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