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With a safety-first attitude, Springs Aviation strives to build a community-oriented work environment—inclusive and open to all.

Our family-owned, family-operated school is an educational institution first and because we recognize and celebrate the importance of continued learning, we’re always seeking new partners to grow and learn with.

Our commitment to and passion for our community, our team and our students enables us to propel all of us to new altitudes and into new skies. We’re excited to invite new instructors, mechanics, administrators and more into our family and hope you’ll be as excited to work with us as we are with you.

If you have any questions about career opportunities, please contact us.

current opportunities

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Aircraft Mechanic - A&P

As part of the growing team responsible for the safe maintenance of our fleet, the mechanics joining our team should be self-motivated, driven and contribute to our shop's fun, education-focused environment. We celebrate the team in our shop and do everything we can to provide a safe, fun and engaging workplace, so in addition to evaluating experience and skill level, we consider applicants' personalities and willingness to engage as team players.
Peyton, CO - Meadow Lake Airport (KFLY)
  • Maintain and repair fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft in accordance with FAA guidelines
  • Provide customer service-oriented and professional services in accordance with company guidelines procedures and policies
  • Participate in employee development and training as required
  • Assist in the development of comprehensive training and safety programs and help advise on the acquisition of additional aircraft when necessary
  • All other duties needed to ensure safe and effective operation of aircraft and training operations at the flight school
  • Maintain a safe, professional attitude toward all current and future customers as well as local pilots, co-workers and community members
  • All of our staff are expected to dress to professional and safety standards
  • All staff at Springs Aviation are expected to attend regular safety meetings and currency training
  • FAA A&P Certificate
  • U.S. Citizenship or Work Authorization
  • General aviation maintenance experience, preferably on Cessna aircraft
  • At least one year experience maintaining and repairing piston aircraft engines and airframes
    • Our fleet consists mainly of Cessnas, but we also value Mooney and Piper maintenance experience
  • At least three years of experience working as a mechanic

Springs Aviation offers hourly positions to its A&P Mechanics. Pay ranges vary with experience, but most applicants can expect a salary between $24/hour and $27/hour

Benefits also include:

  • Health insurance options, including $300/month for FT employees
  • Flexible PTO:
    • Sick/Vacation/Personal/Bereavement 
    • 15 days paid vacation
    • Eight paid holidays
  • Employee discounts on aircraft rental and flight or ground instruction

A&P positions with Springs Aviation are full-time positions, but those seeking part-time work should still apply.

Helicopter Instructor - CFII-H

Successful candidates should offer both high-altitude and Robinson R-22 type experience. A passion for flying and an affinity for customer service are also required qualifications for this contract position.
Peyton, CO - Meadow Lake Airport (KFLY)
  • Perform flight and ground instruction in accordance with FAA guidelines
  • Provide customer service-oriented and professional instruction in accordance with company guidelines procedures and policies
  • Participate in instructor development and training as required
  • Assist in the development of comprehensive training and safety programs and help advise on the acquisition of additional aircraft when necessary
  • All other duties needed to ensure student successfully and safely pass all stage checks and FAA checkrides
  • Maintain a safe, professional attitude toward all current and future customers as well as other local pilots, co-workers and community members
  • All of our rotary- and fixed-wing CFIs are expected to dress to professional standards and expected to wear company-supplied uniforms for safety reasons
  • CFIs contracted with Springs Aviation are expected to attend regular safety meetings and currency training
  • Commercial Rotorcraft-Helicopter Pilot Certificate
  • Instrument Rating
  • CFII-H Certificate
  • U.S. Citizenship or Work Authorization
  • SFAR73 endorsement for the R22
  • At least 2 years instructing experience
  • 200 hours dual given

$32.00 – $37.00 per hour logged as ground or flight instruction

Springs Aviation is dedicated to providing its contract instructors with flexibility and ownership of their own schedules. We prioritize working with those contractors with wider availability and the capacity to provide instructional services on weekends.

Flight Instructor - CFI & CFII

A qualified CFI-I can show us they're a self-starter, skilled teacher and passionate aviator. While we prioritize those applicants who have accrued substantive dual-given time, we're most interested in those with safe flying and driving records, excellent people skills and previous experience in customer service and education industries.
Peyton, CO - Meadow Lake Airport (KFLY)
  • Perform flight, ground and simulator instruction in accordance with FAA guidelines
  • Provide customer service-oriented and professional instruction in accordance with company guidelines procedures and policies
  • Participate in instructor development and training as required
  • All other duties needed to ensure student successfully and safely pass all stage checks and FAA checkrides
  • Maintain a safe, professional attitude toward all current and future customers as well as other local pilots, co-workers and community members
  • Our CFIs are expected to dress to professional standards and expected to wear company-supplied uniforms for safety reasons
  • CFIs contracted with Springs Aviation are expected to attend regular safety meetings and currency training, as well as attend and teach evening ground school courses when necessary
  • Commercial ASEL Pilot Certificate
  • Instrument Rating
  • CFI Certificate
  • U.S. Citizenship or Work Authorization
  • CFI-I Certificate
  • At least 2 years instructing experience
  • 200 hours dual given

$32.00 – $37.00 per hour logged as ground or flight instruction

Springs Aviation is dedicated to providing its contract instructors with flexibility and ownership of their own schedules. We prioritize working with those contractors with wider availability and the capacity to provide instructional services on weekends.

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