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Overview

Brandywine Aviation & Maintenance is a growing general aviation company located at Brandywine Regional Airport in West Chester, Pennsylvania. They are seeking an experienced A&P Aircraft Mechanic to join their maintenance team, focusing on hands-on general aviation maintenance and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

  • Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on general aviation aircraft.
  • Conduct inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance in accordance with FAA regulations and manufacturer requirements.
  • Diagnose and resolve airframe, engine, electrical, and mechanical issues.
  • Perform maintenance on piston-powered aircraft, including Cirrus, Cessna, Diamond, and light sport aircraft.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and logbook entries.
  • Coordinate with the maintenance team to ensure aircraft are returned to service safely and efficiently.
  • Assist with annual and 100-hour inspections.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work environment.

Requirements

  • Valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate required.
  • Inspection Authorization (IA) preferred but not required.
  • Prior hands-on general aviation maintenance experience required.
  • Strong knowledge of piston aircraft engines, airframes, and associated systems.
  • Experience with Lycoming, Continental, and/or Rotax engines preferred.
  • Familiarity with Cirrus, Cessna, Diamond, or similar aircraft is a plus.
  • Ability to troubleshoot independently and work effectively as part of a team.
  • Strong attention to detail, safety, and regulatory compliance.
  • Good communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Full-Time
  • On-Site
  • Direct Hire
  • Relocation Candidates Welcome
  • Opportunities for professional growth as the maintenance operation expands.
  • Company-owned one-bedroom apartment housing may be available for relocating candidates.

Benefits

PTO
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How this job compares in West Chester, PA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Pennsylvania currently run a median of $30/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $24–$35/hr across 134 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 West Chester, PA

West Chester, PA currently has 9 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 8 employers. 8 of them were added in the last week. Across Pennsylvania as a whole we're tracking 277 other active welding openings from 178 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in West Chester, or widen the search to Pennsylvania.

The most active employers in Pennsylvania at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are TradeWorx (7), Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) (7), and Crash Champions (6). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Pennsylvania, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Philadelphia at $35/hr and York at $25/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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