Position Title: FAA-Certified A&P Mechanic
Location: Frederick, Maryland
Employment Type: Full-Time
Company: Frederick Aviation Maintenance
Reports To: Company Director

Position Summary

Frederick Aviation Maintenance is seeking a highly skilled and motivated FAA-certified Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic with a minimum of five (5) years of General Aviation experience. The A&P Mechanic will be responsible for performing inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on piston-engine aircraft in accordance with FAA regulations, manufacturer specifications, and company procedures.

This role is critical to ensuring the safety, reliability, and airworthiness of our fleet and customer aircraft.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on General Aviation aircraft in accordance with FAA regulations (14 CFR Part 43, Part 91, and applicable sections of Part 141).

• Conduct annual inspections, 100-hour inspections, progressive inspections, and preventative maintenance.

• Diagnose mechanical, structural, electrical, and avionics-related discrepancies.

• Troubleshoot and repair piston engines, airframes, fuel systems, electrical systems, and related components.

• Perform airworthiness directive (AD) compliance, service bulletin compliance, and component replacement.

• Properly document all maintenance performed in aircraft maintenance logs in accordance with FAA regulations.

• Complete maintenance entries in accordance with 14 CFR §43.9 and §43.11.

• Ensure all work meets FAA airworthiness standards and manufacturer specifications.

• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.

• Assist in maintaining accurate parts inventory and coordinating with parts suppliers.

• Support fleet readiness for flight training and customer operations.

• Work collaboratively with the maintenance team, flight operations, and management.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Professional growth opportunities

• Stable, long-term career opportunity

Work Environment

• General aviation maintenance hangar environment

• Combination of standing, walking, bending, and lifting

• Indoor hangar

Minimum Requirements

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate (Required)

• Minimum five (5) years of hands-on General Aviation maintenance experience (Required)

• Strong experience with piston-engine aircraft such as:

• Cessna 172, 182, 152

• Piper PA-28, PA-44, PA-32

• or similar aircraft

• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations, including:

• 14 CFR Part 43

• 14 CFR Part 91

• Maintenance recordkeeping requirements

• Ability to read and interpret:

• Aircraft maintenance manuals

• Wiring diagrams

• Service bulletins

• Illustrated parts catalogs

• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems independently

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a flight school or high-utilization fleet environment

• Experience performing engine changes and major repairs

• Experience with maintenance tracking systems