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Wings Over Kauai

Full or Part Time Aircraft Mechanic (A&P)

Pay: $93,600/yr

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Lihue, HI (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/19/2026

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What they do

An Aircraft or A & P Mechanic maintains and repairs different types of aircraft such as planes, jets or helicopters. Provides scheduled maintenance and inspections. May specialize in working on the frame, engine, electrical systems or other parts of an aircraft, or specialize in certain types of aircraft.

$91,876 / year median in Hawaii

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Summary Wings Over Kauai, a small, family-owned aviation company, is seeking a full-time Aircraft Mechanic with a current FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate. The successful candidate will support all facets of scheduled, unscheduled, and preventive maintenance on the company's GippsAero GA8 Airvans and Cessna 172S aircraft. The position includes performing 50-hour and 100-hour inspections under Part 91, troubleshooting airframe, piston-engine, and electrical discrepancies, correcting maintenance squawks, and completing accurate maintenance records. The mechanic will work with the Wings Over Kauai Director of Maintenance. Compensation will be based on full or part time, experience and quailifications. Primary Responsibilities

Perform daily, scheduled, unscheduled, and preventive maintenance on company aircraft.
Conduct and document 50-hour and 100-hour inspections.
Identify, evaluate, and correct maintenance squawks in a timely and safety-focused manner with DOM Assist.
Use calibrated hand tools, specialized tools, technical manuals, and maintenance documentation properly.
Complete maintenance entries, track and schedule all maintenance in compliance with FAA requirements.
Order Parts Needed and maintain the Parts Inventory.
Maintain an orderly work area and assist with other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Requirements Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate required, with no enforcement action pending. Preferred two years of experience maintaining single-engine piston aircraft. Working knowledge of light-aircraft airframes, piston engines, electrical systems, and maintenance troubleshooting. Ability to work independently and cooperatively with the DOM. Participation in the FAA drug and alcohol abatement program required. High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Ability to work around active aircraft, stand for extended periods, work in confined areas, climb aircraft or support stands, and safely lift and carry tools and aircraft components.

Pay:

From $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person