Aircraft Mechanic – Mechanic-to-Pilot Sponsorship

Job overview

The Aircraft Mechanic – Mechanic-to-Pilot Sponsorship role is onsite in Scottsdale, AZ. Compensation is not specified; selected candidates receive a monthly salary and monthly flight-training scholarships. American Flyers offers a program combining A&P mechanic work with flight training toward pilot licenses. The mechanic performs inspections, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, airworthiness directive work, troubleshooting, and general maintenance on specified training aircraft. The program’s purpose is to provide flight training while candidates build aircraft-maintenance experience, with possible continued employment after completion.

What you'll do

• Perform 50-hour and 100-hour inspections on Cessna 172, Piper 100i, and Piper Seminoles
• complete scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
• address airworthiness directives
• troubleshoot powerplant and electrical systems
• perform general maintenance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

aircraft mechanic

mechanic-to-pilot

american flyers

scottsdale az

a&p certificate

aircraft maintenance

cessna 172

piper 100i

flight training

pilot licenses

monthly scholarship

medical insurance

401(k) contributions

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flight training without educational loans or debt
• group medical insurance
• 401(k) with company contributions after one year of full-time employment
• life insurance after one year
• possible continued employment as a flight instructor or A&P mechanic.

Why this role

Program includes training for private, instrument, and commercial pilot licenses, with possible extensions for flight instructor certificates; A&P certificates required.

About the employer

American Flyers is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Technical and Trade Schools. Sector: 61.