Job Title: Aircraft Repair Technician (A&P Mechanic)

If qualified and interested: Text Emma at 843 972 1999

Job Description

This role focuses on performing complex maintenance, repair, and inspection tasks on aircraft, engines, avionics systems, structural components, and landing gear in a Part 145 repair station environment. You will ensure all work complies with FAA regulations and manufacturer standards while serving as a technical leader on the shop floor, providing guidance and mentorship to junior mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex maintenance, repair, and inspection tasks on aircraft, engines, avionics components, structural components, and landing gear in accordance with FAA and manufacturer standards.
• Carry out both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities, including annual inspections, ensuring aircraft are safe, airworthy, and compliant.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair avionics systems and components as required.
• Perform corrosion inspections and repairs on aircraft structures and components.
• Diagnose mechanical, structural, and avionics issues using strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Ensure all maintenance documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with Part 145 repair station requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior mechanics, including oversight of maintenance procedures and best practices.
• Lead by example on the shop floor, contributing to a strong team-oriented culture and supporting floor leadership initiatives.
• Answer technical maintenance questions confidently and support others in resolving complex technical issues.
• Join the team and quickly become productive with minimal training, adapting to established processes and workflows.
• Support a safe and organized hangar environment by following all safety procedures and promoting a culture of safety and quality.

Essential Skills

• Valid Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license.
• Minimum of 8 years of MRO/Part 145 maintenance experience as an A&P mechanic, gained in commercial MROs, corporate Part 145 repair stations, and/or helicopter MROs.
• Extensive experience performing complex maintenance, repairs, and inspections on aircraft, engines, avionics systems, structural components, and landing gear.
• Proven experience in both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, including annual inspections.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills across mechanical, structural, and avionics systems.
• Demonstrated ability and desire to provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior mechanics.
• Experience overseeing maintenance procedures and best practices in a repair station environment.
• Ability to confidently answer technical maintenance questions and support others with complex issues.
• Capability to join an established team and be effective with minimal training.
• Strong team orientation and ability to work collaboratively in a hangar environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in an MRO or Part 145 repair station service center environment.
• Experience in avionics installation and related maintenance.
• Experience performing corrosion inspections and repairs.
• Well-rounded mechanical experience across multiple aircraft systems and platforms.
• Experience mentoring junior mechanics and contributing to floor leadership.
• Long-term experience of 15–20 years in aircraft maintenance, or 10+ years of TBM experience, is highly valued for direct hire consideration.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team-oriented organization that rewards expertise, leadership, and mentorship with competitive compensation and clear pathways to long-term employment. Depending on experience and hiring path, you may be eligible for sign-on bonuses, relocation support for non-local candidates, and participation in an annual bonus program. The organization values impactful contributors who help develop junior mechanics and support a strong floor leadership culture, offering recognition and incentives aligned with performance and experience.

Work Environment

This position is based in a multi-hangar Part 145 maintenance environment featuring eight open-bay hangars equipped with large air fans (BAFs) for comfort and airflow. Standard work hours follow a Monday–Friday schedule, with typical shifts of either 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. or 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. The culture emphasizes strong teamwork and professionalism, where collaborative, team-oriented professional