Job Overview:

This position is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of the company’s fleet of aircraft. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in conducting airworthiness inspections, signing off annuals, supervising maintenance work, and ensuring compliance with FAA regulations. This is a hands-on role that also involves guiding volunteers and working collaboratively with staff and contractors.

Location: Midwest, USA
Salary: $35-40/hr

Key responsibilities include:

  • Perform and sign off annual inspections, 100-hour inspections, and other required inspections under FAA regulations.
  • Oversee and ensure compliance with all airworthiness directives (ADs), service bulletins, and FAA policies.
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and structural issues across aircraft systems, engines, and airframes.
  • Perform routine and scheduled maintenance, ensuring proper documentation and FAA compliance.
  • Review, approve, and maintain maintenance logs, inspection records, and required FAA documentation.
  • Guide, mentor, and oversee maintenance of volunteers, ensuring work quality and adherence to standards.
  • Conduct functional testing and troubleshooting to verify proper operation of aircraft systems and components.
  • Install, modify, and approve aircraft systems and parts, ensuring safe and compliant integration.
  • Maintain a safe working environment in accordance with FAA, OSHA, and Wings of Hope safety practices.
  • Work closely with company leadership, staff, and volunteers to support efficient hangar operations.

Education & Experience Required:

  • Current Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate
  • Current Inspection Authorization (IA)
  • Minimum of 3–5 years of aircraft maintenance and inspection experience
  • Experience with general aviation aircraft strongly preferred

Working Conditions:

  • This role involves potential hazards associated with working around aircraft, electricity, pressurized air, hydraulic systems, hand and power tools, solvents, lubricants, and combustible substances (including aircraft fuel).

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

  • Commitment to humanitarian work and the mission of the company
  • Ability to lead and mentor volunteers and junior staff
  • Strong communication, organizational, and record-keeping skills
  • Proficiency in interpreting FAA regulations, service bulletins, and technical manuals
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs. and work in varying indoor and outdoor conditions

Compensation

  • This is a full-time (40 hrs./week), hourly position reporting to the President. Employee benefits including health, dental, and vision are available. A generous vacation and time-off policy is offered. Hourly pay rate: $35.00–$40.00, commensurate with experience and IA qualifications.