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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