Aircraft Maintenance Engineer / FAA A&P IA Mechanic

Job Description Summary 

Looking for a highly skilled, self-reliant, and safety-driven FAA A&P Mechanic with Inspection Authorization (IA) to manage, maintain, and oversee all maintenance activities for a US-registered ICON A5 amphibious aircraft permanently based in the Maldives. 

Requirements: 

Licensing & Certifications (Strictly Mandatory) 

• FAA Mechanic Certificate with active Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) ratings. 

• FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) designation in good standing (essential for Annual sign-offs). 

• Compliance with FAA currency requirements per 14 CFR § 65.83. 

 Technical Experience & Preferences 

• Rotax Engine Certification: Documented completion of Rotax 912 iS (fuel-injected) Line and Heavy Maintenance training courses is highly preferred. 

• Composite Materials Experience: Hands-on experience repairing and maintaining advanced composite/carbon fiber structures. 

• Amphibious/Seaplane Familiarity: Previous experience maintaining seaplanes, flying boats, or amphibious aircraft operating in saltwater environments is a distinct advantage but not a must. 

• Glass Cockpit Experience: Familiarity with lightweight integrated avionics (e.g., Garmin G3X Touch systems). 

General & Logistical Requirements 

• Ability to work independently as a solo mechanic in a remote island environment. 

• Strong English communication skills (written and verbal) for technical logbook entries and regulatory correspondence. 

Responsibilities:  

• Inspections & Sign-offs: Perform and legally sign off on all scheduled maintenance, including mandatory 100-hour inspections and FAA Annual inspections for N807BA. 

• Preventative & Corrective Maintenance: Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain the Rotax 912 iS engine, electrical systems, avionics, landing gear retraction mechanisms, and hull bilge systems. 

• Composite Care: Monitor and perform minor repairs on the carbon fiber airframe structure according to ICON Aircraft structural repair manuals. 

• Corrosion Mitigation: Implement an aggressive daily freshwater washdown and anti-corrosion treatment protocol essential for saltwater amphibious operations. 

• Regulatory & Technical Records: Maintain flawless aircraft logbooks in strict accordance with FAA regulations. Monitor, track, and comply with all FAA Airworthiness Directives (ADs), ICON Service Bulletins (SBs), and safety alerts. 

• Inventory & Logistics: Manage a local inventory of critical spare parts, specialized fluids, and tooling, coordinating with international suppliers for timely shipping to the Maldives. 

Salary: Negotiable based on Experience & Qualification 

Interested candidates with the required qualifications and experience are requested to submit their CV, Copies of Certificates along with NID to jobs@thehawks.biz or apply through the job portal https://jobs.thehawks.biz/ on or before 17th June 2026.   

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.