Aircraft Maintenance Technician (A&P)
Company: flyADVANCED
Location: KXLL – Allentown, PA
Primary Aircraft: Piper P100 Fleet
Compensation
- Hourly pay range $25-$45 per hour, based on experience.
About the Role
This position is part of the flyADVANCED maintenance team based at KXLL. While flyADVANCED operates separately from the flight school, this role exists primarily to support flyGATEWAY Flight School operations by maintaining a high-utilization general aviation training fleet.
The role is hands-on and maintenance-driven, ideal for technicians who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment focused on piston aircraft, preventative maintenance, and operational reliability rather than turbine or airline-style operations.
Our maintenance team plays a critical role in keeping the Piper P100 fleet safe, compliant, and mission-ready to support daily training operations.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Piper P100 training aircraft
- Conduct 100-hour and annual inspections in accordance with FAA regulations
- Troubleshoot and repair airframe, powerplant, and basic avionics discrepancies
- Remove, install, rig, and operationally check aircraft components and systems as required
- Accurately complete maintenance records, logbook entries, and work orders in compliance with FAA and company standards
- Coordinate with flight school leadership to minimize aircraft downtime and maximize availability
- Work collaboratively with other technicians to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality maintenance outcomes
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused maintenance workspace
- Support aircraft return-to-service and overall operational readiness
Additional Information
- This position is based at our KXLL facility supporting a dedicated Piper P100 training fleet
- The maintenance team operates in a high-utilization flight school environment with a strong emphasis on safety, reliability, and documentation accuracy
Qualifications / Skills
- Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
- Experience maintaining piston single-engine aircraft
- Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and basic avionics systems
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent attention to detail and maintenance documentation accuracy
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including occasional weekends
Preferred Qualifications
- Flight school or general aviation experience in a high-utilization setting
- Familiarity with Piper aircraft; P100 experience a plus
- Inspection Authorization (IA) preferred but not required
- Basic avionics troubleshooting experience
What We Offer
- Stable, consistent workload in a flight school support environment
- Supportive team culture focused on safety and professionalism
- Opportunities for growth as flight operations continue to expand
