2K Aviation — Lutz, Florida
Estimated salary for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025): $62,630–$99,130 per year, median $79,870. The employer did not provide a pay range for this listing.
KC Enterprises at Tampa North Aero Park (X39) is seeking an experienced FAA-certificated Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic to maintain a busy fleet of light general aviation aircraft supporting flight school operations. This hands-on role focuses on keeping training aircraft safe, reliable, compliant, and available for flight while also performing scheduled inspections, annual maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and return-to-service activities. The ideal candidate has strong experience with piston-powered aircraft, works effectively in a high-utilization environment, and understands the importance of thorough documentation, efficient troubleshooting, and clear communication with pilots, instructors, and maintenance leadership.
Key Responsibilities • Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair light general aviation aircraft in accordance with FAA regulations, manufacturer instructions, approved technical data, and company procedures.
• Support the daily maintenance needs of a high-utilization flight school fleet.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, including 50-hour and 100-hour inspections, oil changes, tire and brake service, servicing, component replacement, and operational checks.
• Perform or assist with annual inspections, including aircraft disassembly, inspection, discrepancy identification, corrective work, reassembly, testing, and documentation.
• Diagnose airframe, engine, electrical, fuel, ignition, control-system, and related mechanical discrepancies.
• Evaluate pilot-reported squawks, determine appropriate corrective action, and communicate aircraft status clearly.
• Provide required information to support maintenance records, logbook entries, inspection checklists, parts documentation, and work orders accurately and promptly.
• Verify parts eligibility, traceability, serviceability, and proper installation.
• Conduct engine ground runs, leak checks, control checks, and other post-maintenance inspections.
• Coordinate with maintenance leadership to prioritize work based on safety, regulatory requirements, and flight schedule demands.
• Identify recurring discrepancies and recommend practical improvements to aircraft reliability and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain tools, equipment, work areas, and aircraft in a clean, safe, and organized condition.
• Follow established safety procedures, including proper handling of fuels, oils, batteries, compressed gases, and hazardous materials.
• Assist with parts inventory, maintenance planning, aircraft recovery, and other shop needs as required.
• Support and mentor less-experienced technicians when appropriate.
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