A&P IA in Jackson

Date Posted: Monday, July 28, 2025

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Job Description

✈️ A&P / IA Maintenance Lead | Aviation + Adventure | Growth Role in a Premier Mountain Town ✈️

Love the smell of jet fuel and pine trees in the morning? This is the role you've been waiting for.

We’re partnered with a unique aviation operation in a hidden gem of a mountain town in the Northern Rockies — home to skiers, pilots, and adventure-seekers alike. Our operation includes:

  • πŸ› οΈ Full-Service FBO & With Avionics and Maintence Operations

  • πŸ§‘‍✈️ Flight School

  • πŸ›©οΈ Warbird Collection

If you’re an A&P with an IA ready to step into a leadership role, tackle a diverse range of GA aircraft, and live somewhere truly spectacular — this is your runway.


πŸŒ„ Why This Role Stands Out:

  • Top-Tier Pay – Rewarding compensation for the right experience.

  • Brand-New Housing Support – We’ll help you land softly with newer homes available nearby.

  • Aviation Variety – From radial-engine classics to modern light twins and jets.

  • Incredible Lifestyle

    • Endless mountain trails

    • Legendary backcountry skiing & snowboarding

    • Crystal-clear fly-fishing rivers

    • Wild elk, moose, and eagles as neighbors

    • Clean air, quiet nights, and a true Western pace of life

  • Flight Perks – Discounted company aircraft access to build time or earn your license.

  • Not Just a Job – You’ll be part of a tight-knit, upbeat crew where you’re appreciated and known by name.


🧰 What You’ll Do:

  • Lead our team of A&P techs in the shop

  • Maintain and repair light GA aircraft (piston singles/twins, light jets)

  • Troubleshoot systems, coordinate with other teams, and ensure high compliance standards


βœ… What You Bring:

Must-Have:

  • A&P License + IA Certification

  • 3–5+ years of piston GA experience

  • U.S. work authorization

  • Valid driver’s license

  • Strong problem-solving and leadership abilities

Nice-to-Have:

  • PT6 or light jet experience

  • Avionics troubleshooting/install background

  • Familiarity with Piper, Beechcraft, or other legacy piston models


πŸ’Ό Benefits You’ll Enjoy:

  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

  • 401(k) with Company Match

  • Paid Vacation & Holidays

  • Relocation Assistance

  • Employee Discounts

  • Flight Training Perks


🎯 Ready for More Than a Wrench-Turner Job?

If you want to lead a great team, grow your skills, and live where others only vacation — we want to hear from you.

Apply now. Let’s talk aviation, leadership, and mountain living.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.