Sr. Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic
5 days ago
Jacksonville
Job Description Axios Professional Recruitment is partnered with a fast-growing aviation maintenance organization delivering high-quality propeller-driven aircraft maintenance and avionics services. Their customers rely on them for safety, precision, and exceptional service across a wide range of general aviation platforms. Position Summary The organization is seeking a conscientious, detail-oriented Senior Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic (A&P) in Jacksonville, FL, with extensive experience in propeller-driven general aviation aircraft. This role serves as a technical leader, responsible for performing complex inspections and repairs while mentoring junior mechanics and ensuring strict regulatory compliance. Responsibilities: • Lead and perform advanced inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance on piston and turboprop aircraft systems, including electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems, • Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical and system failures across multiple aircraft platforms, • Mentor junior mechanics and assist with training new technicians and implementing process improvements, • Ensure all maintenance activities comply with FAA regulations, safety standards, and company procedures, • Accurately complete and maintain maintenance logs, repair documentation, inventory records, and customer logbooks, • Collaborate with procurement and operations teams to plan maintenance schedules and source required parts Qualifications & Experience: • 10+ years of hands-on experience maintaining piston and turboprop-powered general aviation aircraft (e.g., Cirrus, Piper, Cessna, Mooney, Beechcraft, Pilatus), • FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certification (required), • Inspection Authorization (IA) Certification (required), • Prior experience supervising or leading maintenance teams, • Proven experience inspecting and maintaining aircraft components such as de-icing systems, hydraulic systems, landing gear, and flight control systems, • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to diagnose complex issues efficiently, • Proficiency interpreting blueprints, schematics, maintenance manuals, ATA codes, IPCs, service bulletins, and other technical documentation, • Experience using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring and testing instruments, • Solid mechanical aptitude with strong mathematical and problem-solving skills, • Excellent time management and organizational abilities with the capacity to multitask, • Strong written and verbal communication skills for internal collaboration and customer-facing documentation, • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing to a collaborative team environment, • Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification, • Experience using technical manual database software, • Ownership of a basic aircraft maintenance tool set and toolboxCompany DescriptionAXIOS Professional Recruitment. is an Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP), a privately held organization headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As an independent, 100% employee-owned company, our team takes a personal interest in your success, listens to your needs, and forms a comprehensive plan to attract, retain, and develop your people. As an ESOP, AXIOS Professional Recruitment believes that our employees are empowered to innovate, collaborate, and serve clients using better, smarter methods. According to national studies, ESOP companies have proven to be agile, efficient organizations with employee-owners who think about clients’ future as their own. Becoming part of the AXIOS HR team offers a unique opportunity for individuals up to the challenge. Built on shared core values of excellence, honesty, respect, open communication, empowerment, professional growth, and innovation, the unity of the AXIOS HR culture shines through in everything we undertake. AXIOS Professional Recruitment team members are encouraged to continuously pursue personal growth opportunities and are allocated set hours to give back to community-related causes. Our Active AXIOS initiative supports participation in local fitness events and ensures that team members balance work responsibilities with personal health. Additionally, regular group outings and retreats foster collaboration and transparency.AXIOS Professional Recruitment. is an Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP), a privately held organization headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As an independent, 100% employee-owned company, our team takes a personal interest in your success, listens to your needs, and forms a comprehensive plan to attract, retain, and develop your people.\r\n\r\nAs an ESOP, AXIOS Professional Recruitment believes that our employees are empowered to innovate, collaborate, and serve clients using better, smarter methods. According to national studies, ESOP companies have proven to be agile, efficient organizations with employee-owners who think about clients’ future as their own.\r\n\r\nBecoming part of the AXIOS HR team offers a unique opportunity for individuals up to the challenge. Built on shared core values of excellence, honesty, respect, open communication, empowerment, professional growth, and innovation, the unity of the AXIOS HR culture shines through in everything we undertake.\r\n\r\nAXIOS Professional Recruitment team members are encouraged to continuously pursue personal growth opportunities and are allocated set hours to give back to community-related causes. Our Active AXIOS initiative supports participation in local fitness events and ensures that team members balance work responsibilities with personal health. Additionally, regular group outings and retreats foster collaboration and transparency.