Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic, Inspection Authorization

Job overview

The Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic, Inspection Authorization role is onsite in Phoenix, Arizona, in hangar, ramp, office, and outdoor aircraft maintenance environments. Compensation is not specified. GAL AeroStaff provides staffing for aviation and aerospace technical positions; this assignment supports maintenance of flight school aircraft. The mechanic performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and return-to-service work under approved technical data and FAA regulations. The role maintains accurate aircraft records and coordinates with maintenance leadership, technicians, and flight operations.

What you'll do

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance
• troubleshoot, inspect, and repair aircraft
• make airworthiness determinations within A&P and Inspection Authorization authority
• complete logbook entries and release aircraft for return to service
• comply with applicable FAA regulations
• maintain documentation and safe work areas
• coordinate with maintenance and flight operations personnel.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

airframe and powerplant mechanic

inspection authorization

phoenix az

general aviation

flight school aircraft

faa regulations

aircraft inspections

return to service

10-hour shifts

day or night shifts

a&p license

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Eligible contract employees may receive medical benefits after 90 days, three paid holidays after 90 days, applicable state-mandated sick leave, assignment-related travel pay or per diem when applicable, and access to a 401(k).
• Direct-hire benefits may include health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, and retirement benefits, subject to client eligibility.

Why this role

Requires a valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant license, active FAA Inspection Authorization, and at least three recent consecutive years of general aviation maintenance experience. Schedule includes 10-hour day or night shifts as operationally required.

About the employer

GAL AeroStaff is hiring for this role. Industry: Temporary Help Services. Sector: 56.