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Location: Waterford, Michigan
Industry: Aviation Maintenance
Employment Type: Full-Time

STS Technical Services is hiring experienced A&P Aircraft Maintenance Mechanics in Waterford, Michigan. In this role, you’ll work directly on business-class, transport-category aircraft and ensure they meet the highest standards of airworthiness and safety. Whether you’re early in your aviation career or a seasoned pro, we want to hear from you.

Position Summary:

As an A&P Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic, you’ll play a hands-on role in the day-to-day maintenance operations for a premier aviation services provider. You’ll be part of a dynamic team that values precision, safety, and technical excellence. We’re looking for detail-oriented professionals ready to make an immediate impact.

Responsibilities:

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on turbine-powered aircraft in compliance with FAA regulations and company standards
• Inspect, troubleshoot, test, and repair aircraft airframes and engines
• Interpret technical manuals, service bulletins, and blueprints to diagnose and repair discrepancies
• Use precision instruments to assess wear and execute component replacements as needed
• Document all work performed using approved maintenance records and procedures
• Collaborate with OEMs, pilots, inspectors, and fellow technicians to maintain aircraft compliance
• Support flexible work shifts, including weekends, nights, and holidays as required
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership

Qualifications:

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant License (required)
• Minimum of 1–2 years of recent A&P experience; turbine-powered aircraft strongly preferred
• Experience working in an FAA-certified Part 145 repair station (required)
• Familiarity with Part 135 operations (preferred)
• Inspection Authorization (IA) and/or FCC License are a plus
• Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems
• Ability to work independently while ensuring strict adherence to safety procedures
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Customer-focused attitude and a commitment to service excellence

About STS Technical Services:

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with some of the largest names in the aviation, manufacturing, defense, and industrial industries.

Our professional recruitment teams put talented individuals to work at client locations all over the country. With hundreds of career opportunities to explore, we help you get your foot in the door and keep it there.

If you have questions or want to speak directly with a recruiter, call 1-800-359-4787.

STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.

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Lead A&P Mechanic
Location: Waterford, Michigan
Company: STS Technical Services
Employment Type: Contract with potential for direct hire

STS Technical Services, a trusted aviation staffing leader for over 41 years, is hiring an experienced Lead A&P Mechanic to oversee and support corporate aircraft maintenance operations in Waterford, Michigan. This contract role offers the opportunity to transition to a direct hire position. Corporate airframe experience is required.

In this leadership position, you will guide, train, and equip a skilled team of maintenance professionals while ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant upkeep of corporate aircraft. If you bring advanced technical expertise, strong leadership skills, and a hands-on approach to maintaining operational readiness, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate Maintenance Technicians engaged in modifying, maintaining, and repairing aircraft systems.
• Assign workforce tasks, balancing skill sets and operational needs.
• Provide training, mentorship, and performance feedback to team members.
• Foster a positive, safety-focused work environment.
• Perform aircraft maintenance, including:
• Adjusting, aligning, and calibrating aircraft systems.
• Inspecting engines and components for wear or defects.
• Disassembling and inspecting parts for damage.
• Installing and repairing structural, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical components.
• Testing systems with specialized diagnostic equipment.
• Interpret maintenance manuals, drawings, and technical publications.
• Collaborate with project managers to meet deadlines and operational goals.
• Document all maintenance activities accurately in aircraft forms and automated systems.
• Ensure compliance with FAA, safety, and quality procedures.
• Respond to technical, customer, and team inquiries in a timely manner.
• Work cross-functionally to achieve production, quality, and logistics objectives.

Qualifications

• Current FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License with no infractions.
• Recent hands-on A&P experience with turbine-powered aircraft.
• Proven corporate airframe maintenance experience is required.
• Factory or equivalent training on Gulfstream, Falcon, Learjet, Challenger, Hawker, or Citation aircraft preferred.
• Experience under FAA Part 145 repair station operations required; Part 135 experience preferred.
• Inspection Authorization (IA) and/or FCC License a plus.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair airframe and engine systems with minimal supervision.
• Strong technical reading and interpretation skills.
• Flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, overtime, and occasional offsite maintenance.
• Minimum 5 years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• Excellent communication skills, customer focus, and attention to detail.

Why Join STS Technical Services?

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm connecting skilled aviation professionals with world-class employers. When you join us, you gain access to competitive pay, industry-leading benefits, and a team that advocates for your success.

Apply Today

If you’re ready to lead in a high-performance maintenance environment, click the link below to apply and take your career to new heights with STS Technical Services in Waterford, Michigan.

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STS Technical Services is hiring an A&P Floor Inspector in Waterford, Michigan.

This is an afternoon shift contract opportunity with strong potential for direct hire. The role is built for an experienced aircraft maintenance professional who knows corporate aviation, understands inspection discipline and can support return-to-service work without needing someone to hold the flashlight.

Candidates must have recent corporate aircraft maintenance and inspection experience, along with a current FAA Airframe & Powerplant License.

Position Summary

The A&P Floor Inspector is responsible for overseeing corporate aircraft maintenance activities and ensuring all work is completed in accordance with FAA regulations, manufacturer specifications, repair station procedures and company quality standards.

This role provides technical guidance to maintenance personnel, performs in-process and final inspections, reviews maintenance documentation and supports aircraft return-to-service activities in a fast-paced corporate aviation environment.

This position is scheduled for afternoon shift coverage and requires a highly experienced maintenance professional capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections on corporate aircraft maintenance activities.
• Ensure all maintenance work complies with FAA regulations, repair station procedures and manufacturer specifications.
• Review maintenance documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Provide technical guidance and support to maintenance technicians on the hangar floor.
• Inspect airframe, engine and aircraft systems for airworthiness and conformity.
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolving maintenance discrepancies.
• Verify proper completion of logbook entries, work orders and return-to-service documentation.
• Coordinate with Quality, Production and Maintenance teams to ensure efficient workflow and compliance.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment.
• Support aircraft on road trips or offsite maintenance events when required.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Current and valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant License with no history of infractions.
• Minimum of 10 years of aircraft maintenance experience required.
• Previous aircraft inspection experience required.
• Inspection Authorization strongly preferred.
• Recent hands-on experience with turbine-powered aircraft required.
• Proven corporate airframe maintenance experience required.
• Experience working under FAA Part 145 repair station operations required.
• Part 135 experience preferred.
• Factory or equivalent training on Gulfstream, Falcon, Learjet, Challenger, Hawker or Citation aircraft preferred.
• FCC License is a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, maintenance documents and engineering specifications.
• Excellent communication skills, professionalism and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work afternoons, overtime, weekends and occasional offsite assignments as needed.

Why Join STS Technical Services?

• Opportunity to work with leading corporate aviation maintenance teams.
• Long-term contract opportunity with direct hire potential.
• Competitive compensation.
• Fast-paced and professional maintenance environment.
• Work with some of the most recognized corporate aircraft platforms in the industry.

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a leading provider of workforce solutions across aviation, aerospace, defense, manufacturing and industrial markets. We connect skilled professionals with companies that need technical expertise, operational support and project-based talent to keep work moving.

If you are an experienced A&P Inspector with corporate aircraft maintenance experience and the ability to support high-quality maintenance execution on the hangar floor, we encourage you to apply today.

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