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A&P Mechanic — Piston Aircraft | General Aviation

Location: Austin, TX

Employment Type: Full-Time | Day Shift

About the Client

A focused general aviation operation in Chesterfield, MO with a specialty in piston aircraft—including Cirrus—and a single non-negotiable standard: every aircraft that clears the hangar is safe, airworthy, and ready to perform. The shop is built around mechanics who hold themselves to that same measure and don’t need to be reminded why it matters.

• Base Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications

• Relocation Assistance: Considered on a case-by-case basis 

• Shift: Full-time day shift; schedule may flex based on operational needs

• Benefits Package: Comprehensive benefits package; details provided during the interview process

Job Summary

Front-line airframe and powerplant maintenance for a mechanic who does not cut corners. This role covers the full scope of GA piston aircraft upkeep—inspections, diagnosis, system servicing, and return-to-service documentation—carried out with the precision and regulatory discipline the work demands. Every aircraft, every time.

• Perform airframe and powerplant inspections in full compliance with FAA regulations and manufacturer maintenance requirements

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain piston engines and all associated aircraft systems

• Service electrical, hydraulic, fuel, and mechanical components across the fleet

• Complete logbook entries, work orders, and all required FAA documentation with accuracy and attention to detail

• Uphold safety protocols, quality standards, and applicable regulatory guidelines on every work order without exception

• Coordinate with the maintenance team to keep aircraft airworthy and flight operations on schedule

• Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate in good standing

• Demonstrated hands-on experience maintaining piston engine aircraft

• Direct experience maintaining Cirrus aircraft

• Strong working knowledge of FAA regulations and manufacturer maintenance manuals

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical schematics, and engineering data

• Methodical troubleshooting instincts with a systematic approach to mechanical problem-solving

• Consistent, day-in-day-out commitment to safety and quality workmanship

Elevate Your Career

Apply for this A&P Mechanic position and let Rio Staffing represent you to our network of leading aviation and aerospace clients. We are committed to providing timely feedback and advocating for you throughout the hiring process, ensuring you find the role that aligns with your career goals. Our direct hire services focus on placing top aviation professionals in positions where they can thrive and make a meaningful impact on flight operations and aircraft safety.

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Location: Austin, TX

Employment Status: Full-Time | Day Shift

About the Employer

Join a dedicated general aviation facility in Austin, TX, centered on light piston aircraft—including Cirrus platforms—operating under a single core standard: every tail number clearing the hangar must be completely safe, airworthy, and ready to fly. The facility is built around technicians who hold themselves to uncompromising quality standards and take intrinsic pride in precision maintenance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: Highly competitive compensation, tailored to your specific A&P background and piston aircraft expertise.

• Relocation Package: Case-by-case relocation support considered for out-of-area candidates.

• Schedule & Shift: Full-time day shift; flexibility required as operational demands dictate.

• Benefits Package: Robust employee benefits program (detailed options provided during the interview stage).

Role Overview

Execute front-line Airframe & Powerplant maintenance for an operation that demands zero-defect workmanship. This position encompasses the complete lifecycle of GA piston aircraft care—from phase inspections and system diagnostics to component repair and formal return-to-service sign-offs—executed with absolute regulatory discipline.

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive airframe and engine inspections in strict alignment with FAA mandates and OEM maintenance schedules.

• Isolate, troubleshoot, and rectify mechanical, electrical, fuel, and hydraulic system discrepancies across various piston platforms.

• Service and overhaul piston powerplants and associated mechanical subsystems to maintain fleet flight-readiness.

• Log all maintenance activities, work orders, and FAA airworthiness releases with meticulous accuracy.

• Enforce safety protocols and quality control guidelines across every assigned work order without compromise.

• Coordinate seamlessly with fellow hangar technicians to optimize workflow and support flight line schedules.

Minimum Prerequisites

• Active, unencumbered FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate in good standing.

• Verifiable hands-on experience maintaining general aviation piston aircraft.

Preferred Attributes

• Direct hands-on experience maintaining Cirrus airframes and systems.

• Thorough working knowledge of 14 CFR Parts 43 and 91, as well as manufacturer maintenance manuals.

• Proficiency reading and interpreting electrical schematics, engineering drawings, and technical blueprints.

• Methodical troubleshooting capability paired with a systematic approach to mechanical diagnostics.

• Unwavering daily commitment to flight safety and quality craftsmanship.

Elevate Your Career

Apply for this A&P Mechanic opening and let the aviation division at Rio Staffing advocate for your candidacy. We are dedicated to providing clear feedback and supporting you throughout the hiring process, ensuring you secure a role that aligns with your long-term career goals. Our direct-hire services focus on placing skilled technicians where their expertise directly drives aircraft safety and operational excellence.

Take your next step in general aviation today by applying here or visiting us online at www.riostaffing.com.