Business-oriented A&P needed for a Project of establishing General Aviation maintenance capability in Springfield, IL.

The newly established maintenance shop will service:

• A newly established flight school with a small fleet of single-engine training aircraft.
• General public of the central Illinois market area, including many based single engine, multi-engine, turboprop, and turbine aircraft.

This unique opportunity can be structured either as an employment-based position or an independent, entrepreneurial business.

Long-term commitment is required. You need to be in or willing to relocate to southern Illinois for the Project. Relocation reimbursement assistance can be offered.

The Candidate might have his/her own equipment/tools or a mobile-maintenance capability and may want to contribute to the Project. Dedicated hangar space will be made available for the Project along with a dedicated office and parts/equipment storage in a first-class environment.

Compensation structure is flexible, and to be discussed individually. Bonuses for achieving major milestones of the Project will be agreed to early in the Project.

Possible compensation structures:

• Full-time employment - Fixed salary paid bi-monthly with a discretionary bonus based on the profits from the maintenance work performed. The “fixed salary” would be commensurate with the “industry standard hourly pay” for the GA A&P, multiplied by 40 hr/week * 52 weeks (2-week vacation) and a benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
• Independent business - No fixed salary. The candidate will independently start up the business and will be entitled to all profits. Hangar and office space will be abated during the start-up phase and be stepped up as the business stabilizes.

• At least three years of experience working on GA piston aircraft as A&P or at a 145 organization;
• Has held the A&P license for at least two years;
• IA strongly preferred, or at least ready to take the IA exams;
• Excellent understanding of the applicable FARs and maintenance principles, attention to details and meticulous approach to recordkeeping.
• Proven ability to organize, lead and control other less experienced mechanics and/or “helpers”.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision and be compensated based on merit/results.

An ideal candidate likely has worked at somebody’s MRO or maintenance shop long enough to have gained experience, and is striving to utilize his/her entrepreneurial skills and to start working towards managing their own business line.