SUMMARY:
The A&P Mechanic performs hands-on maintenance, inspections, repairs, and testing on vintage WWII-era and legacy aircraft to ensure safety, airworthiness, and regulatory compliance. This role supports award-winning restoration projects, routine scheduled maintenance, and any necessary troubleshooting or component overhauls. Reporting to the Restoration or Component Manager (as assigned), the A&P Mechanic works efficiently in a team environment while upholding AirCorps Aviation’s reputation for world-class craftsmanship, precision, and historic authenticity in preserving aviation heritage.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintenance & Inspections
- Perform routine and scheduled aircraft maintenance, annual inspections, and 100-hour inspections in accordance with FAA regulations and manufacturer guidelines.
- Conduct thorough troubleshooting, repairs, and testing on airframes, powerplants, systems (flight controls, hydraulics, electrical, etc.), and components to ensure safety and compliance.
- Handle aircraft safely during ground operations, towing, and maintenance activities.
Restoration & Project Support
- Support complex restoration projects by executing repairs, overhauls, and modifications on vintage piston-engine aircraft.
- Apply extensive experience and judgment to plan tasks, solve problems, and accomplish goals while staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
Documentation & Compliance
- Accurately complete and maintain all required maintenance records, logbook entries, work orders, and FAA-required paperwork.
- Ensure all work adheres to standard concepts, practices, and procedures in aircraft maintenance and Repair Station requirements.
Workplace & Safety
- Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe at all times, following proper safety protocols and using appropriate PPE.
- Perform a variety of complex tasks independently while collaborating with restoration and component teams.
- Identify potential issues and contribute to continuous improvement in processes and quality.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Rating (required).
- Meet FAA eligibility requirements: 18 years or older, fluent in English (able to read, write, and speak clearly).
- 3–5+ years of hands-on experience in vintage aircraft maintenance, warbird restoration, general aviation, or piston-engine aircraft (well-rounded background preferred).
- Meet FAA experience prerequisites: 18 months airframe or powerplant experience (or 30 months combined), or graduation from an FAA-approved aviation maintenance school.
- Proven ability to pass FAA written, oral, and practical tests (already certified or prepared to obtain certification).
- Familiarity with Repair Station operations and requirements is highly desirable.
- Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and ability to work efficiently under deadlines.
- Physical capability to stand, kneel, lie in awkward positions, work on ladders/scaffolding, lift/pull up to 50 pounds, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity and visual acuity.
- Passion for aviation history, WWII aircraft, warbirds, or historic restoration is highly desirable.
