OVERVIEW

Business-oriented A&P needed for a Project of establishing General Aviation maintenance capability in Springfield, IL.
The newly established maintenance shop will service:
1) A newly established flight school with a small fleet of single engine training aircraft.
2) General public of the central Illinois market area, including many based single engine, multi-engine, turboprop, and turbine aircraft.
This unique opportunity can be structured either as an employment based position or an independent, entrepreneurial business.
Long-term commitment is required. You need to be in or willing to relocate to southern Illinois for the Project. Relocation reimbursement assistance can be offered.
The Candidate might have his/her own equipment/tools or a mobile-maintenance capability, and may want to contribute it to the Project. Dedicated hangar space will be made available for the Project along with a dedicated office and parts/equipment storage in a first-class environment.

EXPERIENCE

• At least three years of experience working on GA piston aircraft as A&P or at a 145 organization;
• Has held the A&P license for at least two years;
• IA strongly preferred, or at least ready to take the IA exams;
• Excellent understanding of the applicable FARs and maintenance principles, attention to details and meticulous approach to recordkeeping.
• Proven ability to organize, lead and control other less experienced mechanics and/or “helpers”.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision and be compensated based on merit/results.
  An ideal candidate likely has worked at somebody’s MRO or maintenance shop long enough to have gained experience, and is striving to utilize his/her entrepreneurial skills and to start working towards managing their own business line.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour
  Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details