Aicraft Technician KXLL

Job DetailsJob Location: Allentown - Allentown, PA 18103flyGATEWAY Flight School

Location: KXLL, Allentown, PA

Primary Aircraft: Piper P100 Fleet

About the Role

As part of our flyGATEWAY Flight School maintenance team at KXLL, this position focuses on supporting a high-utilization general aviation training fleet. The role is hands-on and maintenance-driven, ideal for technicians who enjoy working in a fast-paced flight school environment with piston aircraft and preventative maintenance rather than turbine or airline-style operations.

Our maintenance team plays a critical role in keeping the Piper P100 fleet safe, compliant, and mission-ready to support daily training operations.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:


Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Piper P100 training aircraft
Conduct 100-hour and annual inspections in accordance with FAA regulations
Troubleshoot and repair airframe, powerplant, and basic avionics discrepancies
Remove, install, rig, and operationally check aircraft components and systems as required
Accurately complete maintenance records, logbook entries, and work orders in compliance with FAA and company standards
Coordinate with flight school leadership to minimize aircraft downtime and maximize availability
Work collaboratively with other technicians to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality maintenance outcomes
Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused maintenance workspace
Support aircraft return-to-service and overall operational readiness


Additional Information


This position is based at our KXLL facility supporting a dedicated Piper P100 training fleet
The maintenance team operates in a high-utilization flight school environment with a strong emphasis on safety, reliability, and documentation accuracy


Preferred Qualifications


Flight school or high-utilization fleet maintenance experience
Familiarity with Piper aircraft; P100 experience a plus
Inspection Authorization (IA) preferred but not required
Basic avionics troubleshooting experience


What We Offer


Stable, consistent workload in a flight school environment
Supportive team culture focused on safety and professionalism
Opportunities for growth as the flight school continues to expand

QualificationsQualifications / Skills


Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
Experience maintaining piston single-engine aircraft
Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and basic avionics systems
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent attention to detail and maintenance documentation accuracy
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to work flexible schedules, including occasional weekends