About Us
We are a growing aviation company operating across Part 61 flight training, Part 135 charter, and Part 145 maintenance. Our maintenance operation supports a large internal flight school, a dedicated King Air charter fleet, and select outside customers.
Fleet growth is a top priority through 2025–2026, including the addition of multiple King Air aircraft. We invest heavily in our people, facilities, and training, and maintain a culture focused on technical excellence, teamwork, and professionalism without ego.
The Role
We are seeking a senior-level Aircraft Maintenance Technician with strong turboprop experience to serve as a Floor Lead / Senior Technician. This is a hands-on technical role, not a management position.
Primary focus is King Air maintenance, with additional support across piston aircraft, hangar operations, and line service as needed.
Typical work split:
60–80% King Air maintenance
20–40% piston aircraft, hangar, and support tasks
Key Responsibilities
Perform inspections, heavy maintenance, engine changes, hot sections, rigging, and troubleshooting
Serve as a technical resource and mentor to junior technicians
Support Directors of Maintenance with documentation and work orders
Ensure compliance with Part 135 and Part 145 maintenance standards
Assist with onboarding and preparing new aircraft for certificate approval
Step in where needed; no “that’s not my job” mentality
Required Experience & Qualifications
10+ years aircraft maintenance experience
A&P required; IA strongly preferred
King Air 350 experience preferred
Strong turboprop background; piston experience required
Experience with heavy maintenance, inspections, engine changes, hot sections, rigging, and troubleshooting
Part 145 experience required
Strong understanding of maintenance paperwork and work orders
Comfortable working in a fast-moving, single-operator environment
This role is ideal for a senior technician or floor lead who enjoys mentoring others but does not want a management title.
Aircraft Exposure
King Air 350 (preferred)
Pilatus, Air Commander, and similar turboprops
Piston aircraft
Compensation & Growth
Rapid compensation growth for strong performers (20–50% increases have occurred within the first year)
$20K–$30K invested in training and certifications in year one
Mid-cycle raises and accelerated advancement for high performers
Benefits & Culture
Full benefits package
Above-market pay
Extremely low voluntary turnover
Modern facilities and technology
Heavy investment in King Air training
Quarterly company-wide gatherings
Informal hangar culture (yes, beer after the steam whistle)
Team-oriented, respectful environment; no ego, no assholes
Why This Role
Established King Air operation with aggressive fleet growth
Stable company with long-term vision
Opportunity to step into critical senior responsibility as experienced talent retires
Leadership that understands aviation operations and invests in people
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.
