Aircraft Maintenance Shop Manager

Work Where Northwoods Charm Meets Aviation Innovation

Imagine living and working in a place where pristine lakes meet dense pine forests, and every season offers a new outdoor adventure. Nestled in the heart of classic lake country, our region is famous for crystal-clear waters, endless snowmobile trails, quiet hiking paths, and world-class fishing. It's the kind of place where summer evenings are spent on the water and autumn brings breathtaking foliage right to your doorstep, offering an unmatched balance of career growth and outdoor lifestyle.

We are a fast-growing, highly diversified aviation organization that feels like family. We work hard, continuously innovate, and love having fun together along the way.

About Us & Where We're Going

We never stand still. As an expanding leader in general aviation, we operate a Cessna Pilot Training Center flight school, recently acquired an engine conversion company, and are actively exploring new dealership opportunities. We are constantly building new avenues for growth, giving our team exciting hands-on projects, modern technical variety, and long-term career stability.

Aircraft Maintenance Shop Manager

Position Overview

Join an upbeat, team-oriented general aviation facility as a Shop Manager. This role provides day-to-day floor leadership for a team of A&P technicians while performing hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs across a diverse aircraft fleet, ranging from classic radial engines and piston singles to modern light twins and light jets.

Key Responsibilities

• Shop Leadership: Manage day-to-day operations and supervise A&P technicians, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality craftsmanship.
• Maintenance & Repair: Perform and oversee inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and modification of general aviation aircraft.
• Compliance & Quality: Maintain current working knowledge of FAA regulations, safety standards, and shop best practices.
• Project Coordination: Prioritize tasks, assign workloads, and coordinate with interdepartmental teams to meet completion deadlines.
• Technical Oversight: Solve complex mechanical and system issues efficiently to keep projects moving on schedule.

Required Qualifications

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License.
• 2-5+ years minimum experience in Piston General Aviation maintenance.
• Valid U.S. work authorization and valid Driver's License.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic office computer proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Inspection Authorization (IA) preferred.
• Experience with Pratt & Whitney PT6 engines.
• Light jet maintenance experience.
• Avionics systems troubleshooting and installation experience.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Proven leadership, time management, and decision-making capabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in both shop and outdoor conditions.
• Flexibility to work occasional overtime or weekends when required by project schedules.

Compensation, Benefits & Perks

• Schedule: Full-time, 8-hour shift, Monday through Friday.
• Pay & Relocation: Top-tier salary structure with relocation assistance available.
• Flight Perks: Access to discounted company aircraft to learn to fly or advance your pilot ratings.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Retirement: 401(k) with company match.
• Time Off: Paid holidays and paid vacation allowance.

Standout Company Culture & Flight Perks

• Flight Discounts: Access to discounted company aircraft through our Cessna Pilot Training Center to learn to fly or advance your pilot ratings!
• Bucket-List Team Trips: Our owner maintains a getaway in Canada, and we're putting together plans to take the team on fly-in floatplane fishing trips to remote wilderness spots.
• Tight-Knit Family Atmosphere: Family fun nights featuring go-karts, trampolines, and bumper cars, plus holiday celebrations complete with team bowling nights.
• Endless Outdoor Recreation: Surrounded by premier outdoor activities, from summer fishing and diving in clear mine pits to fall hiking and winter snowmobiling.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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