Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic-Standard (FSC)

Location

Scottsdale, AZ

Employment Type

Full-time

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Posted on September 16, 2026

Job Description

Overview

As a Factory Service Center Aircraft Maintenance Technician, you will perform aircraft scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, modifications, and repairs at an assigned Factory Service Center. The role involves diagnostic and mechanical duties, with all work documented in compliance with appropriate technical data and regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Adhere to Cirrus Aircraft Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Comply with environmental health and safety policies and procedures.
  • Maintain professionalism in conduct and appearance while representing Cirrus Aircraft.
  • Observe and maintain all requirements set forth by the Cirrus Part 145 Repair Station Manual.
  • Read and understand maintenance manuals and technical documents to identify repair procedures.
  • Perform critical repairs and troubleshooting on AOG aircraft in accordance with FAA regulations.
  • Review and research aircraft records.
  • Evaluate and interpret aircraft data.
  • Diagnose mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Utilize proper diagnostic and test equipment.
  • Inspect replacement aircraft parts for defects.
  • Replace defective parts using approved tooling.
  • Assemble aircraft components and perform required measurements and adjustments.
  • Install and load system software and databases.
  • Inspect completed work for compliance and performance standards.
  • Assist in Factory Service Center indirect activities such as moving aircraft and continuous improvement projects.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Complete 100% Cirrus CBT Training.
  • Complete 100% Cirrus University training.
  • Complete 65% Cirrus and supplier training.
  • Complete 50% Core Task List for SR and SF.
  • FAAST Bronze or better.
  • 4+ years of proven aircraft maintenance experience.
  • Must have CFR part 65 Certification – Repairmen or A&P.
  • FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification.
  • Valid State Drivers License.
  • Ability to obtain an Airport Security Badge.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.
  • Occasional travel and semi-frequent face-to-face contact with Owners and Operators.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO

How this job compares in Scottsdale, AZ

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Arizona currently run a median of $30/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $24–$37/hr across 192 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Scottsdale, AZ

Scottsdale, AZ currently has 6 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 6 employers. None of them were added in the last week, so this is a slower-moving market. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 500 other active welding openings from 273 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Scottsdale, or widen the search to Arizona.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Sundt Construction (20), EZARC (19), and Welding Shop in Phoenix, AZ (15). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Arizona, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are El Mirage at $38/hr, Mesa at $33/hr, and Phoenix at $30/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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