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Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic

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An A & P Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic supports the daily needs of the maintenance operations of the customer and ensures an outstanding experience by providing top-level service at Pentastar Aviation. 

Responsibilities:

  • This position reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor and works in close partnership with the FAA, manufacturers, pilots, and other Aircraft Maintenance Mechanics and Avionics Technicians. 
  • Ensures aircraft are maintained to airworthiness standards prescribed by applicable regulations, airworthiness directives, company policies, and best practices.
  • Inspect, test, troubleshoot, adjust, and repair different business transport category aircraft airframes and engines using hand tools and test equipment.
  • Maintain the highest level of quality and integrity. 
  • Adjust, repair, or replace defective components based on analysis of test results, following blueprints, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documents. 
  • Use precision instruments and equipment to measure parts for wear,      and repair or replace as required. 
  • Other duties as may be deemed necessary.
Requirements:

Requirements and Qualifications: 

  • Must hold a current valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant License (A&P) with no history of infractions and recent A&P experience on turbine-powered aircraft considered a plus. 
  • 3 to 10 years’ experience is preferred. 
  • Experience working under an FAA-approved Part 145 repair station required and Part 135 experience required. 
  • Inspection Authorization and/or FCC License a plus.
  • Must be able to read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals and specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components. 
  • Ability to work with little supervision to troubleshoot and repair systems on aircraft airframe and engine(s), including electrical, mechanical and hydraulic. 
  • Versatility, flexibility, will be important as the schedule could include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Superior customer focus, communication skills, and work ethic with a commitment to excellence.






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Title
Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic
Employer
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Location
Waterford, Michigan, United States
Published
Oct 1, 2026
Closes:
Dec 1, 2026
Job type
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Field
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