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Airframe and Powerplant Technician I

Working at Signature Aviation
Charlottesville, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/8/2026

Persons employed as an A&P Mechanic is expected to:

Tech 1 airframe and powerplant technician generally inspects, repairs, overhauls, upgrades and cleans aircraft. A&P’s also provide for the general and routine maintenance and do so in accordance with all Federal Aviation Administration regulations, all aircraft manufacturer's recommendation and all company policies and procedures. Additionally, A&P Technicians are required to maintain detailed records concerning all work conducted, inspections performed, conditions found, and safety compliance.

Unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business, we will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known limitations of a Team Member due to pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions or of a qualified applicant with a disability. If reasonable accommodation is needed to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact (insert).

Qualifications:

To qualify for this position, applicants and those in the roles must have:

Minimum Education and/or Experience:

  • Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and zero to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Airframe and powerplant license

Language Skills:

  • Ability to read and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write simple correspondence and routine reports. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small groups of customers and other employees of the organization.

Additional Requirements:

  • Minimum of 18 years of age
  • Ability to pass background checks (criminal and motor vehicle), drug tests, receive and maintain issuance of an airport security badge, and be insurable by the company's insurance policies.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.
  • Must have the upmost morals and ethics. Performing aircraft maintenance is a highly demanding profession, requiring constant focus and attention to detail. People’s lives and livelihoods depend on it.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or other protected characteristics.

Responsibilities:

The following are essential to the job, in addition to those listed above and on the chart in this description. Certain functions may be performed in varying weather and environmental conditions, such as precipitation, extreme temperatures, jet engine fumes, dust, and noise. The tasks are performed inside and outside near stationary and moving aircraft (including spinning propellers and engines).

  • Read and interpret technical data.
  • Make required work order entries for discrepancies and corrective actions.
  • Mechanical ability to execute per technical data.
  • Parts identification, read and interpret IPC.
  • Remove and install aircraft panels.
  • Basic operational and functional checks
  • Provide nitrogen and oxygen servicing.

Supervisor Responsibilities:

  • None

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