Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor 2026-01972

Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor 2026-01972

Salary

$6,612.67 - $7,347.60 Monthly

Location

Cheyenne, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2026-01972

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

Department of Transportation

Opening Date

08/19/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Classification

TDAE10

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Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Transportations Aeronautics Division is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor to join our team in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This position serves as the WYDOTs only FAA-certified Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) licensed mechanic and is responsible for performing and supervising all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on the State aircraft fleet. The Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor coordinates major off-site maintenance, ensures compliance with FAA regulations and manufacturer requirements, maintains aircraft records, and oversees the continued airworthiness of WYDOT aircraft. In this vital leadership role, youll help ensure safe, reliable air transportation for elected officials, state agencies, boards, and commissions as they conduct business that supports the health, safety, and welfare of Wyomings citizens.

Located in Wyomings capital city, Cheyenne offers an outstanding quality of life with a welcoming community, affordable living, and endless opportunities for outdoor recreation. Whether you enjoy hiking, fishing, camping, hunting, or exploring the nearby mountains, youll find adventure just minutes from home. Cheyenne also boasts a vibrant downtown, excellent schools, and a rich Western heritage highlighted by the world-renowned Cheyenne Frontier Days celebration. If youre looking for a unique aviation career where your technical expertise directly supports statewide public service while enjoying the benefits of living in Wyoming, the Aeronautics Division is the place for you.

This Position Offers: $2,000 Hiring Bonus (eligibility details in Notes Section)

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
• and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package! Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary? Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.go

Human Resource Contact: 307-777-4423

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

• Manage and/or perform maintenance related activities to the various models of state owned aircraft.
• Manage, forecast and coordinate upcoming periodic maintenance events with the flight scheduling and outside maintenance providers to ensure aircraft safety airworthiness and maximize aircraft availability.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair state aircraft and service equipment.
• Travel with aircraft to outlying maintenance providers as needed.
• Manage aircraft maintenance operations.
• Review all work payment invoices pertaining to maintenance of the state aircraft.
• Responsible to maintain parts inventory, ordering replacement parts as necessary.
• Perform system servicing, touch up paint and cosmetic repairs.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE:

• Extensive knowledge of principles of operation, maintenance and report requirements of turbine powered aircraft and their related systems.
• Extensive knowledge of airframe construction and repair.
• Working knowledge of the tools, equipment, methods and techniques used in the inspection, maintenance and repair of aircraft.
• Knowledge of the Federal Aviation Regulations pertaining to aircraft maintenance
• Knowledge of personal computer and other office equipment and software.
• Knowledge of FAA reports, maintenance records, logbooks and budget information.
• Knowledge of the use of hazardous chemicals, solvents, paints and other elements to control aircraft corrosion.
• Knowledge of complex manuals, diagrams, schematics, manufacturers service documents, FAA airworthiness directives and parts catalogs to inspect, repair and modify aircraft and their components

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelors Degree (typically in Management)

Experience:

1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically as an Aviation Mechanic) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Aircraft Hangar Coordinator.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

FAA Airframe and Power plant License required.

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically as an Aviation Mechanic) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Aircraft Hangar Coordinator.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

FAA Airframe and Power plant License required.

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to lift 75 pounds and carry 100 feet to manipulate to aircraft.
• Ability to bend, stoop, crawl and climb as necessary to perform aircraft inspections, repairs and or modifications as required.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• Inspection authorization is recommended.
• The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace
• E-Verify: WYDOT uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities,
• Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus
• Temporary employees accepting a full-time permanent position.
• Current employees accepting a promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been opened to the public.
• One year of service to WYDOT must be completed; failure to complete this requirement will forfeit the hiring incentive; funds will be recouped from final pay.

Supplemental Information

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.

Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

Know your full value.

Your paycheck is only part of the picture. The State of Wyoming offers a Total Compensation Calculator that shows the full value of your salary plus benefits, so you can clearly see what your complete compensation package looks like.

Explore your total compensation: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov/

WORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION - Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can't find anywhere else - wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, and no state income tax.

Click here for detailed information or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!.

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(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associates Degree
• Associates Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelors Degree
• Bachelors Degree and additional coursework
• Masters Degree
• Masters Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02

(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

03

(TDAE10) How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description?

• No relevant experience.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Two (2) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Three (3) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Four (4) or more years of relevant experience.

04

(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.

05

(TDAE10) Do you possess a FAA Airframe and Power plant License?

• Yes
• No

06

(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @ www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

07

(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employees first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.

08

(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.

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(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: Per Wyoming Statute, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for Veterans Preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive Veterans Preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. * I have read and understand the Veterans Preference Disclosure and understand that, if claiming Veterans Preference, I must attach the appropriate supporting documentation to each application I submit in order to receive Veterans Preference.

• Yes, I have read and understand the Veterans Preference Disclosure.
• No, I am not claiming Veterans Preference

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(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veterans military service, and wish to claim veterans preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans preference status. By requesting veterans preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veterans Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

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(A2) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of Wyoming

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General Description Section

Statewide, Wyoming, 82002

Phone 307-777-7188

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm