Elite Air Service has an immediate full-time opening for an experienced A&P IA. We are a growing FBO specializing in the maintenance and refurbishment of piston GA aircraft, with most of our work on single-engine aircraft. Help lead our close-knit team of technicians. We frequently work on private and classic aircraft maintenance and refurbishment, with our projects adding years of enjoyment to the greater Michigan, Ohio and Indiana aviation community. Elite technicians frequently provide floatplane service, float change-over, and float installs and our FBO is situated in beautiful southern Michigan along the Coldwater chain of lakes. We're looking for a hard-working, growth-minded A&P IA technician to add to our team.
Qualifications
- Airframe & Powerplant License & IA License (Required)
- US work authorization (Required)
- Minimum of 5 years full-time employment with piston aircraft maintenance experience and minimum 2 years as an IA (Required)
- Basic Office Computer Skills
Position responsibilities include:
- Day-to-day leadership of a small team of AP techs in our shop
- Maintenance, repair, and modification of rental aircraft, company projects, and customer aircraft.
- Great opportunity to work on a variety of aircraft from radial to modern twin.
- Light aviation - piston singles and light twins experience needed.
- Troubleshooting and repair of engine (Continental, Lycoming, Jacobs radial), airframe mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
- Current working knowledge and continuing awareness of federal regulations and best practices
- Coordinating tasks and cooperation with our paint and interior teams for optimum project completion.
Our ideal candidate knows Continental and Lycoming opposed engines and is experienced with Cessna and Piper singles and twins. Must have an A&P IA license. Premium wage package if you have more than 10 years of hands-on experience with complex piston aircraft maintenance.
This is not an administrative or desk-based position, but a hands-on wrenches role. Our office team handles customer interactions, invoicing, payments, parts searching, parts ordering, and core returns, so our maintenance techs can stay engaged in maintenance, and not be distracted by office functions.
We offer top-level salary, paid vacations/holidays, and good health insurance. Relocation assistance is available.
We are a friendly shop with an upbeat and fun atmosphere where everyone matters and you are not just another number. Don’t miss this opportunity, if you want to make more money, and work in a fun and upbeat environment, please drop us a resume, we want to talk with you.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug testing will be required. All applicants will be kept strictly confidential.
About Us
For over two decades, Elite Air Service has been the trusted partner for general aviation at Branch County Memorial Airport in Coldwater, Michigan. Elite has plenty of work: we maintain several local airplanes and we frequently undertake outside restoration and modernization projects. Additionally, we have two dedicated aircraft paint hangars and a full-time paint team. You will enjoy steady work, a regular schedule, and a fantastic work/life balance. This is a great career opportunity with the benefits your family needs. We are a small “family-like” shop with a close-knit team of professionals who work as a team. Our community is close enough to major cities for convenience but far enough for a lower cost of living and a small-town way of life. If this sounds like something you would be interested in, start your journey and please apply today!
Benefits:
- Performance-based pay plan
- Great Work / Life Balance
- Health insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid Holidays and Vacation
- 401k
- Learn to fly or advance your pilot skills in our discounted company aircraft.
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Great work/life balance
Experience:
- General Aviation Aircraft Maintenance: 5 years + (Required)
License/Certification:
- Airframe & Powerplant License & IA License (Required)
See us at work and our projects on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/EliteAirServiceMI/
Or visit our website:
https://www.eliteairservice.com/
Pay: $52,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year, Performance Based Pay Plan
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Aircraft maintenance: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Airframe & Powerplant License (Required)
Work Location: In person
