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STS Technical Services is hiring an experienced Aircraft A&P Maintenance Supervisor to lead afternoon shift maintenance operations in Waterford, Michigan. This role is designed for a hands on aviation leader who can balance aircraft maintenance execution, team leadership, and FAA compliance in a fast paced operational environment.

Position Overview

The Aircraft A&P Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for supervising maintenance personnel, directing aircraft maintenance production, and ensuring all work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with FAA regulations and company quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate Aircraft Maintenance Technicians performing inspection, repair, modification, and troubleshooting
• Direct daily maintenance production while balancing staffing levels, skill sets, and workload requirements
• Lead, train, mentor, and develop maintenance personnel to promote high quality workmanship
• Maintain workforce discipline and address personnel issues in coordination with management
• Perform hands on aircraft maintenance including troubleshooting, inspection, repair, and modification of aircraft systems
• Adjust, align, calibrate, and test aircraft systems using approved tools and test equipment
• Inspect aircraft structures, components, and systems for wear, damage, and airworthiness
• Assemble, install, repair, and replace electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, plumbing, and structural components
• Read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals, engineering drawings, and technical documentation
• Ensure maintenance documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with FAA and company requirements
• Inspect completed work to verify quality, conformity, and airworthiness
• Coordinate with project managers and leadership to meet schedules, deadlines, and customer expectations
• Serve as a point of escalation for maintenance issues and customer concerns
• Enforce FAA, quality, safety, and security procedures across assigned personnel
• Communicate incidents, irregular operations, and safety concerns to senior leadership
• Support collaboration with quality, logistics, procurement, and administrative teams
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Current and valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant license with a clean compliance history
• Minimum of 10 years of aircraft maintenance experience, including turbine powered aircraft
• Experience working within an FAA approved Part 145 repair station
• Part 135 operational experience required
• Prior lead mechanic or supervisory experience preferred
• Factory or equivalent training on business jet aircraft platforms preferred
• Strong troubleshooting skills across airframe and engine systems
• Working knowledge of FAA regulations, maintenance documentation, and quality systems
• Ability to read and interpret aircraft manuals, drawings, and technical data
• Experience with sheet metal repairs and aircraft painting is a plus
• Flexibility to work afternoons, weekends, overtime, and alternate shifts as needed
• Willingness to support occasional offsite maintenance
• Strong communication skills with a safety and quality first mindset

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is the staffing arm of STS Aviation Group. We are a Top 100 Staffing Firm partnered with leading aerospace, manufacturing, defense, and industrial organizations. Our teams connect skilled professionals with long term, career building opportunities across the United States.

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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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