Lead General Aviation Mechanic - Piston Experience Required
Mon, 09/22/2025 - 21:39
Anonymous
Company:
Horizon Avionics Inc.
Category:
Maintenance
Job Type:
Permanent
City:
Alcoa
State:
Tennessee
Country:
USA
Job Description
Horizon Avionics and Maintenance is hiring A P Mechanics with piston aircraft experience in Alcoa, Tennessee.
Position:
- Horizon is looking for qualified and motivated Aircraft Mechanics to grow our maintenance team. The A P/IA will perform inspections, repairs, and services on customer aircraft and ensure safe operation in a timely manner. Because the majority of our work is with piston aircraft, prior piston experience is required for success in this role.
- Horizon Avionics and Maintenance has been in business for nearly thirty years at Alcoa's McGhee Tyson Airport. Initially just an avionics install and repair shop, Horizon added maintenance support a few years into operation. Since then, our customer base and workload have grown.
- Job Responsibilities:This position reports directly to the General Manager. Candidates will work in close partnership with other maintenance crew and avionics technicians.
- Perform inspections, repairs, and maintenance to airworthiness standards in accordance with regulations, manuals, Service Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives, and company policies.
- Inspect, test, troubleshoot, and repair aircraft airframes and engines.
- Adjust, repair, or replace defective components using maintenance manuals, schematics, and other technical documents.
- Use precision instruments and equipment to test and maintain aircraft compliance and safety.
- Work with team members to perform complex tasks and troubleshoot aircraft systems.
- Primary aircraft supported will be single and twin general aviation piston aircraft (Cirrus, Beechcraft, Cessna, Mooney, Piper, etc.). Hands-on piston engine experience is essential.
- Many components being installed/removed can exceed 50 lbs.
- Full-time employment (Mndash;F 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 1-hour unpaid lunch).
Requirements:
Ideal Candidate Requirements Qualifications:
- Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification (A P).
- Minimum 2 years of direct piston aircraft maintenance experience required.
- If eligible for Inspection Authorization (IA), compensation can be provided for class and testing.
- IA license is considered a plus.
- Own a set of standard aircraft maintenance tools (calibrated and specialty tooling provided).
- Motivated and positive attitude.
- Must be able to pass background check, drug alcohol test, and airport badge screening. FAA Drug Program required.
- Basic level computer and organizational skills.
- Ability to read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals, service bulletins, airworthiness directives, technical notes, and schematics.
- Strong troubleshooting and repair skills across electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
- Team-oriented mindset; many tasks require coordination with avionics and maintenance teams.
- Customer safety focus, work ethic, and commitment to learning.
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to provide feedback and propose solutions.
Rate of Pay:
- Based on previous experience, licensing, and training: $22ndash;$45 per hour.
- Yearly raises available upon evaluation.
- Optional weekend AOG callout work with bonus pay.
Benefits:
- Full-Time: PTO, Health Insurance, 401K.
First posted:
9/17/2025 2:19:42 PM