About Us:
Piston Aviation is a high-energy, safety-first flight school and maintenance facility based in St. Louis. We train under Part 61 and are actively moving toward Part 141 certification. Our mission is to build great pilots (and great people) in a fun, loving, and professional environment — and our maintenance team is the backbone of that promise.
We’re hiring a Lead A&P Mechanic with Inspection Authorization (IA) to oversee our growing fleet of 10+ aircraft. This is more than just a hands-on role — we’re looking for someone to lead, mentor, and help shape the future of our maintenance program.
Responsibilities:
- Perform and sign off on 100-hour, annual, and progressive inspections (IA required)
- Oversee all maintenance tasks and documentation for our training fleet
- Ensure aircraft compliance with FAA regulations and airworthiness directives
- Help prepare our fleet for Part 141 operations
- Maintain accurate and organized maintenance records (digital and paper)
- Communicate status updates to leadership and flight operations teams
- Support and mentor junior A&Ps and apprentices as the department grows
Requirements:
- FAA A&P License with current Inspection Authorization
- Minimum 3 years of maintenance experience in general aviation
- Solid understanding of FAA standards for Part 61 and 141 flight schools
- Comfortable with Lycoming, Continental, and Rotax engines
- Reliable, proactive, and safety-obsessed
- Leadership experience or management mindset is a big plus
Bonus Points:
- Experience maintaining Light Sport Aircraft (LSA)
- Familiarity with aircraft scheduling and fleet management software
- Excited to grow with a rapidly expanding school
Perks & Culture:
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Modern hangar workspace at 1H0 with good vibes and great coffee
- A team-first environment where your voice matters
- Real work-life balance and flexible scheduling
- Opportunity to lead something truly meaningful in aviation education
We’re not just maintaining planes — we’re building the safest, most fun flight school in the Midwest.
Ready to be part of it? Let’s talk.
