Lead A&P Mechanic – Inspection Authorization (IA) – Supervisory Position

• Full Time
• San Angelo, TX
• No. of Vacancy: 1
• 10
• 2 weeks ago

Lead A&P Mechanic – Inspection Authorization (IA)

Angelo Precision Aircraft is seeking an experienced A&P mechanic with Inspection Authorization (IA) to join our professional maintenance team.

Located in San Angelo, Texas, our company is an established FAA Part 145 Repair Station with a long-standing reputation for quality workmanship and integrity. For decades we have supported a wide range of general aviation aircraft while maintaining high standards of safety, professionalism, and regulatory compliance.

We are looking for a highly skilled technician who takes pride in quality work, understands the responsibility that comes with an IA, and enjoys working in a professional maintenance environment.

This position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of aircraft including Cessna, Piper, Beechcraft, and turbine aircraft such as King Air and Caravan while helping support and guide other technicians within the shop.

Responsibilities

• Perform and approve annual and progressive inspections
• Assist with complex troubleshooting and aircraft maintenance
• Ensure maintenance work is performed in accordance with FAA regulations and approved data
• Support technicians with inspection procedures and maintenance standards
• Review maintenance documentation and logbook entries
• Maintain the high quality standards our shop has built over many years

Qualifications

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant certificate required
• Current Inspection Authorization (IA) required
• Strong experience with general aviation aircraft maintenance
• Thorough knowledge of FAA regulations and maintenance documentation
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability
• Professional attitude and leadership mindset

Strong experience on small general aviation with replicating engines, with magneto experience.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Professional work environment with experienced technicians
• Stable and well-established aviation company
• 401(k) with company match
• Opportunity to work on a wide range of aircraft and maintenance projects

Experienced IA mechanics who value quality workmanship and professionalism are encouraged to apply.

Pay is based on Experience but it is within the range of 45-65 per hour depending on experience in not only work experience with small general aviation, Robinson

helicopters, or leadership.

Experienced IA Technician required for this position – 

The technician who applies for this position would require the experience to be able to be self-reliant.  They should be able to talk with a customer and the customer tell them what they are experiencing, be able to utilize that information and diagnose the engine or airframe, create a plan to fix the issue, communicate it to the customer, and fix the issue.  In the position that is being hired for, this might entail them telling a coworker what the issue is, what the corrective action is, and having that coworker fix the issue while they work on another issue and then supervise the work being done.