Aviation Maintenance Mechanic
Salary: $63,837.00 - $73,868.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-00045
Closing: 6/1/2026 8:00 AM Eastern
Location: Aero Park Campus - 2600 Aero Park Drive, Traverse City
Division: Educational Services
Summary & Qualifications:
Summary
This position collaborates with the Aviation Maintenance Supervisor to maintain the aviation fleet to the highest safety levels possible, in a timely and cost-effective manner, and in compliance with all federal and manufacturer protocol.
Qualifications
Required:
• Experience with FAA inspections of aircraft fleet
• Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License
• No history of FAA violations or certificate/license suspension
• Associate degree or equivalent specialized training
• Between 3 and 5 years of aviation industry experience outside of education
• Experience in aviation education (military or civilian)
Preferred:
• Experience using AIMS software
• Maintenance experience with a wide range of aircraft
• Between 7 and 10 years of aviation industry experience outside of education
• Experience working with Cessna G1000
• Flight school experience as a mechanic
• Maintenance experience with Cessna and Piper aircraft
• Bachelor's Degree
• Inspection Authority (IA)
Essential Responsibilities
• (Critical) Ensures that aircraft are maintained to the safest levels possible.
• (Critical) Maintains shop cleanliness and safety and is accountable for parts inventory, while making suggestions to the Aviation Maintenance Supervisor to improve appearance and effectiveness.
• (Critical) Suggests ways that flight staff can better operate aircraft to lower operating costs and participate in a teamwork environment with all aviation staff and students.
• (Critical) Participates in dialogue with Federal and State agencies to promote good relationships while ensuring that aircraft are maintained to the safest levels possible.
• (Critical) Provides maintenance in a cost-effective and timely manner.
• (Critical) Is responsible to the FAA for aircraft Airworthiness and general FAA inspections per the mechanic's license, and properly documents all maintenance work.
• (Critical) Documents all maintenance work properly.
• (Critical) Maintain required certifications and credentials to perform aircraft maintenance.
• (Critical) Responsible for supplying and maintaining personal hand tools to perform major and minor aircraft maintenance repairs and alterations.
• (Very Important) Promotes a learning and open environment for students by actively exploring ways to improve their own skills and keeping up with technology.
• (Very Important) Works with product manufacturers to ensure the safety of the fleet and others.
Work Environment
Lifting Activities
• Most frequently lifted object: 20 29 lbs. lifted to chest level; 20-29 feet (Several times per day)
• Heaviest object lifted: under 50-75 lbs. lifted chest level; 20-29 feet (Occasionally)
Non-lifting Repetitive Activities
• Arm Movement (Continuously)
• Bending (Several times per day)
• Climbing (Several times per day)
• Crouching (Occasionally)
• Ducking (Several times per day)
• Gripping (Continuously)
• Kneeling (Occasionally)
• Leaning (Several times per day)
• Sitting (Several times per day)
• Squatting (Several times per day)
• Standing (Continuously)
• Stooping (Several times per day)
• Stretching (Occasionally)
• Talking (Several times per day)
• Twisting (Several times per day)
• Typing (Several times per day)
• Walking (Continuously)
• Writing (Several times per day)
Other Physical Demands
• Close visual work
• Cramped work space
• Exposure to chemicals
• Exposure to cold
• Exposure to dust
• Exposure to environmental hazards
• Exposure to explosion
• Exposure to health and safety hazards
• Exposure to heat
• Exposure to noise
• Exposure to toxic substances
• Muscular endurance
• Risk of electrical shock
• Travel (less than 10%)
Mental Demands
• Complex Calculations
• Exercising Independent Judgment
• Minimal Guidance or Direction
• Performing Multiple Functions/Activities
• Rapid Decision Making
Other Challenges
• Precise accuracy requirements
• Production deadlines
• Protecting the physical safety of others
• Risk of life
• Safeguarding organization assets and property
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/7140463
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