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A&P Mechanic-to-Pilot Sponsorship (MMU – Morristown, NJ)
A&P Mechanic-to-Pilot Sponsorship (MMU – Morristown, NJ)
Turn your hands-on A&P expertise into a professional pilot career. American Flyers’ Mechanic to Pilot Sponsorship pairs a paid A&P role with monthly flight training scholarships, guiding you from the hangar to the flight deck—right here at Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU).
✈️ Program Overview
Selected candidates work as A&P mechanics with American Flyers while receiving monthly flight training scholarships to earn their Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, and Commercial Pilot certificates. High performers may continue with CFI/CFII training. Upon completion, you may pursue employment opportunities with American Flyers as a Flight Instructor or continue as an A&P mechanic.
🧭 What You’ll Do
- Perform A&P maintenance duties in a professional training fleet environment.
- Progress through a structured pilot training pathway supported by monthly scholarships.
- Balance shop responsibilities with scheduled flight training and ground study.
- Uphold safety, quality, and compliance standards in both maintenance and flight operations.
🧰 What You’ll Gain
- Paid A&P role plus monthly flight training scholarships.
- Flight training through Private (PPL), Instrument, and Commercial (CPL); potential CFI/CFII extension.
- Real-world fleet maintenance experience at a busy Part 61 training operation.
- Possible post-program employment as a Flight Instructor or continued A&P mechanic with American Flyers.
🌟 Requirements
- Valid A&P (Airframe & Powerplant) certificates.
- Ability to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
- Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
- Successful interview completion.
- Age 17+ (FAA minimum for Private Pilot training).
- Valid FAA Class 3 Medical Certificate (or higher).
Note: Pilot certificates (PPL/CPL) are earned through the program; they are not required to start.
🎓 Training Path
- Private Pilot (PPL)
- Instrument Rating
- Commercial Pilot (CPL)
- Optional/selected candidates: CFI and CFII
📍 Location
Based at Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU) in Morristown, New Jersey, with maintenance and training conducted on-site by American Flyers.
📨 How to Apply
Ready to transition from wrench to wings? Submit your resume and a brief note on why you’re pursuing the mechanic-to-pilot pathway. Qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview.