Aircraft Maintenance Technician - TAMPA, FL

ICON Aircraft is a consumer sport plane manufacturer founded in response to the sport flying category created by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Given these enabling regulations, ICON’s mission is to reinvent personal flying by providing consumer-friendly, safe, technologically advanced aircraft that allow the freedom, fun, and adventure of flying to be accessible to those who have dreamed of it. ICON’s long-term vision is the ultimate democratization of personal flight. This is the beginning of that process. ICON’s first aircraft is the A5, an amphibious sport plane that fuses outstanding aeronautical engineering with world-class product design. It has won some of the world’s most prestigious design awards and has inspired a global following. ICON Aircraft has facilities located in Northern California, approximately 50 miles northeast of San Francisco, as well as in Tampa, Florida. For more information, visit .

Mission of Role: Ensure the safety, airworthiness, and reliability of aircraft by performing timely, accurate, and compliant maintenance, inspections, and repairs in accordance with FAA regulations and manufacturer guidelines.

Location: Tampa, FL  

Reports to:  Service / Maintenance Manager

Primary Areas of Responsibilities: 

1. Perform scheduled and unscheduled inspections to identify wear, damage, or regulatory non-compliance.

2. Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, electrical, and structural issues.

3. Conduct maintenance and repairs on airframe, powerplant, and related systems per manufacturer instructions.

4. Replace or repair worn or malfunctioning components such as engines, landing gear, brakes, and avionics.

5. Ensure all work is performed in accordance with ICON A5 FAA exemption, company policies, and manufacturer specifications.

6. Maintain accurate records and logbooks for all maintenance tasks performed.

7. Properly use and maintain hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and support equipment.

8. Ensure tools and equipment are calibrated and in safe working condition.

9. Complete and sign off work orders, maintenance logs, and discrepancy reports.

10. Communicate findings and actions taken to supervisors, customer advocates, engineering or supporting personnel.

11. Adhere to all safety procedures and protocols while working on aircraft and in hangar environments.

12. Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to quality, service, and research and development (R&D).

13. Work closely with other technicians, engineers, and operations personnel to coordinate maintenance activities.

14. Provide technical input and support during aircraft troubleshooting or return-to-service assessments.

Success Indicators:

1. Diligently follows all established safety protocols, maintenance procedures, and instructions, ensuring that all tasks are performed with the utmost attention to detail and without any deviation from prescribed practices.

2. Consistently executes maintenance and repair tasks in strict accordance with OEM specifications and company procedures, ensuring full compliance and quality standards are met.

3. Demonstrates strong troubleshooting skills and efficient problem-solving across airframe, powerplant, and avionics systems.

4. Completes tasks on time and meet maintenance schedule deadlines.

5. Shows flexibility and dependability during AOG or unscheduled maintenance events.

6. Communicates clearly about aircraft status, issues, and task progress.

7. Supports reliable, on-time aircraft dispatch and return-to-service.

Preferred Experience & Education:

· 3 to 5 years of experience in the maintenance, assembly, installation, and repair of overall aircraft systems

· Direct experience with new product introductions within the light sport aircraft or recreational industries, including but not limited to powerboats.

· Strong mechanical aptitude with proficiency in the use of hand tools and electrical troubleshooting.

· Comfortable using different types of test equipment

· Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, service, and R&D departments.

· Proficient in reading and interpreting maintenance manuals, electrical schematics, and work instructions accurately.

· Ability to work independently with strong decision-making skills while under limited supervision.

Ideal Experience:

· Airframe & Power plant (A&P) license

· LAS-RM (Light Aircraft Service - Repair and Maintenance) license

· Experience with Rotax 912 series engines

· Excellent proficiency in electrical systems, with a proven track record in troubleshooting and resolving electrical issues efficiently

· Experience with composite repairs using carbon fiber materials is highly desirable

· Proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel, with experience using applications for signing off aircraft maintenance tasks and logbooks

· Ability to perform moderately strenuous physical work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting and working overhead for extended periods of time

Other Traits:

· Entrepreneurial attitude, goal driven, results focused with a strong bias for action and meeting deadlines

· Extreme attention to detail

· Self-motivated, positive thinker

· Works in an organized manner

· Highly reliable attendance

· Ability to grasp issues in a dynamic environment and organize activities to quickly achieve desired outcomes

· Highly intelligent, confident, decisive, competitive, energetic, and passionate

Physical Requirements:

· Must be able to work standing for extended periods of time (6+ hours), work from ladders and stands, lift 40 pounds from floor to chest height, work while positioned on floor / floor creepers

· Must be able to operate / hold tools for extended periods of time (2+ hours) 

· Must be able to work in confined areas