Avionics A&P Technician — General Aviation Piston Fleet

Rio Staffing • Full-time • Salt Lake City, Utah, United States • $32 - $42 / hour • 18h ago

A&P / Avionics Technician — General Aviation Piston Fleet

Relocation Assistance Available — Denver, CO base, well suited for technicians relocating

Employment Type : Full-Time

About the Client

A well-established Denver maintenance shop supporting a varied piston-driven general aviation fleet, including Cirrus, Cessna, and Diamond aircraft. The team is compact, technically strong, and on an active growth path — currently building out turboprop capability and electric aircraft systems, with Part 145 certification on the near-term roadmap. This is a chance to get in early with a shop that's scaling up.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary : $32–$42/hour, commensurate with experience
Relocation Assistance : Case-by-case
Shift : 40 hrs/week on a 4x10 or 5x8 rotation depending on shop needs, with premium pay for overtime, weekend coverage, and AOG calls
Benefits Package : Medical/Dental/Vision, 401(k) with company match, flexible PTO with 4-day-week potential, company-supplied specialty tooling, and access to OEM factory training for qualifying staff

Job Summary

This role keeps a busy piston GA fleet flying safely while giving the right technician room to grow into advanced avionics work and structural repair. You'll report to the Director of Maintenance in a shop where fleet variety and technical scope are expanding fast — a strong fit for someone looking to build real depth, not just punch a clock.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance across an active GA piston fleet, balancing speed with precision
Perform and sign off on annual and 100-hour inspections per 14 CFR Parts 43 and 91
Track down and resolve electrical and avionics faults using a structured diagnostic approach
Take part in avionics upgrade projects ranging from straightforward GPS/radio installs to full glass-panel and autopilot integrations
Handle light structural and sheet metal repairs in line with airframe-specific guidance
Reference schematics, Service Bulletins, ADs, and OEM documentation to work through mechanical issues
Keep maintenance records current and accurate in the shop's digital tracking system
Maintain a clean, organized hangar and personal work area
Participate in AOG coverage and rotating weekend shifts as needed

Minimum Requirements

Active FAA A&P certificate
3+ years of certificated hands-on experience maintaining GA piston aircraft
Proven history signing off 100-hour inspections
Working competency diagnosing electrical and avionics issues
Familiarity with 14 CFR Parts 43 and 91
Personal set of standard aviation hand tools
Strong documentation habits and clear team communication
Able to lift 50 lbs, work in tight spaces, and operate safely around aviation chemicals and shop noise

Ideal Qualifications

Current Inspection Authorization (IA)
Hands-on familiarity with modern avionics platforms (Garmin G1000, Avidyne, or similar)
Experience with structural/sheet metal repair
Exposure to turboprop maintenance
Prior lead or supervisory experience
Background in high-tempo fleet settings such as flight schools or training operations

Elevate Your Career

Apply for this A&P/Avionics Technician role and let Rio Staffing connect you with respected names across the aviation and aerospace space. We move quickly, communicate clearly, and advocate for you at every stage of the process so you land a role that actually fits where you want your career to go. Our direct hire team is focused on placing skilled aviation talent into shops where their work directly shapes flight safety.

Apply with us or reach out today at www.riostaffing.com to find your perfect role.

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