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Airframe & Powerplant Technician
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New Flight
Martinsville, VA (In Person)
$67,500 Salary, Full-Time
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Airframe & Powerplant Technician Martinsville, VA 24112 $65,000
- $90,000 a year
- Full-time $65,000
- $90,000 a year
- Full-time New Flight Aviation | Blue Ridge Airport |
Martinsville, VA Director of Maintenance Type:
Full-Time Salaried Location:
Blue Ridge Airport (KMTV), Martinsville, VA — with regional mobile service acrossVA, NC, TN, and WV Compensation:
$65,000- 70,000 base salary (DOE) + profit-sharing bonus (increasing %)
Benefits:
Performance-based; full benefits introduced as facility reaches profitabilityCertifications:
A&P required; IA preferredTHE OPPORTUNITY
New Flight is an established mobile aircraft maintenance company with a proven operational model, an existing client base, and a track record of quality service across Virginia and the surrounding region. We're bringing that foundation to our newest location at Blue Ridge Airport in Martinsville, VA — and we're looking for an exceptional Director of Maintenance to lead it. You're not starting from zero. There's already work on the books, clients ready to be served, and a company infrastructure behind you — systems, processes, and ownership support built from years of operating in this space. What you're stepping into is the opportunity to take that foundation and build something of your own on top of it: growing the client base, shaping the culture, and running the Martinsville shop the way a great shop should be run. If you've ever wanted to lead a facility with real ownership-level influence — without the financial risk of going it alone — this is that opportunity. You'll have the freedom to build, and the backing to do it right.WHAT YOU'LL DO
This is a hands-on leadership role with immediate work demand from day one. You'll step into an active client base and a clear operational structure, then take ownership of growing it. As volume increases, you'll lead the hiring and build out your own team. Day-to-Day Operations — Perform aircraft inspections, routine maintenance, and unscheduled repairs on general aviation aircraft — Manage parts procurement, ordering, and inventory — Handle invoicing and job documentation with accuracy and professionalism — Maintain a clean, organized, and FAA-compliant maintenance environment Client Relationships — Serve as the primary point of contact for aircraft owners in your region — Build trust through clear communication, honest assessments, and consistent follow-through — Respond to mobile maintenance service calls at airports within your district across VA, NC, TN, and WV (typically 45-60 minute radius from KMTV) — Represent New Flight Aviation's reputation for quality and client-first service Business Development — Manage and grow an existing client base at the Martinsville location — Leverage New Flight Aviation's established systems, processes, and brand to accelerate growth — Participate in weekly meetings with ownership for performance reviews, strategy, and support — Take a direct role in hiring and building your maintenance team as volume increasesWHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
— Active A&P (Airframe & Powerplant) mechanic certificate — required — Inspection Authorization (IA) — strongly preferred — 3+ years of experience in general aviation maintenance — Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage competing priorities without close supervision — Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills across airframe and powerplant systems — Excellent communicator — with clients, ownership, and future team members — Honest, accountable, and detail-oriented; someone who takes pride in doing the job right — Comfortable working in a mobile capacity and traveling 45-60 minutes to service regional airports —Business-minded:
able to handle invoicing, parts ordering, and administrative responsibilitiesCOMPENSATION & GROWTH
Base Salary — Two-Tier Structure — A&P Certificate (required): $65,000 base salary — A&P + Inspection Authorization (IA): $70,000 base salary — Candidates without an IA who obtain one will be eligible for a structured salary review Upside & Benefits — Profit-sharing bonus tied directly to location performance — percentage increases as the business grows — Full benefits package introduced as the facility reaches sustained profitability — Direct line to ownership with genuine influence over how the location is run and staffed There's already work on the books and clients ready to be served. The upside here is real, immediate, and tied directly to what you build.ABOUT NEW FLIGHT AVIATION
New Flight Aviation is a full-service aviation company built on the belief that private aircraft owners deserve responsive, high-quality service that comes to them. Beyond mobile maintenance, we provide flight instruction, aircraft rentals, and sales support — giving our clients a single trusted partner across their entire aviation journey. We operate across Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia, with established systems, a growing client base, and a reputation for putting the aircraft owner first. The Martinsville location at Blue Ridge Airport (KMTV) is our newest facility — backed by the full weight of an operating company and ready for the right leader to take it to the next level.HOW TO APPLY
If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, we want to hear from you. Submit your resume and a brief note about your experience and what draws you to this role. We review applications promptly and reach out to qualified candidates quickly. Don't wait; this position will be filled by the right person, and that person may be you.Pay:
$65,000.00- $90,000.