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Aircraft Mechanic 11 (Office of Aeronautics)

State of Michigan

Transportation

Fresh

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$29.33 - $40.44

per hour

Closes

March 20, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves maintaining and inspecting state-owned aircraft to keep them safe and ready for use, including handling repairs, parts procurement, and equipment oversight.

It suits experienced aircraft mechanics who enjoy hands-on technical work in a government setting focused on aviation safety.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented professionals with a strong commitment to following strict federal rules.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent education
  • Four years of experience as a licensed Aircraft Mechanic
  • Two years of experience equivalent to Aircraft Mechanic E10
  • Valid FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings, maintained throughout employment
  • Valid FAA Inspection Authorization Certificate, obtained within six months of hire and maintained throughout employment
  • Compliance with FAA and DOT safety regulations

Full Job Description

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This position functions as the designated recognized resource Aircraft Mechanic. This position is responsible for performing both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and inspections on standard and complex aircraft. Work is carried out using appropriate parts, supplies, tools, and procedures in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and the Air Transport flight operations manual to ensure the state-owned fleet remains airworthy and ready for flight. Responsibilities also include procuring and tracking parts, acquiring and calibrating tools, maintaining manuals and their revision status, and overseeing the maintenance of ground support equipment. This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Aircraft Mechanic 11 position.

For additional information, please see the links below:



For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer.

Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

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Requirements

Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
Four years of experience as a licensed Aircraft Mechanic, including two years equivalent to the Aircraft Mechanic E10.

Additional Information

To be considered for this position you must: .

  • Possess a valid FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings and must maintain throughout employment.
  • Possess a valid FAA Inspection Authorization Certificate or obtained within six months from date of hire into the position and must be maintained throughout employment.

View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/A/AircraftMechanic.pdf

MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

This position is a Test-Designated Position.

The selected candidate may be required to submit to and pass a pre-employment/pre-appointment drug test and physical (if applicable) and will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing while employed in this position.

Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable.

Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.

The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.

If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Camryn Nauta at nautac@michigan.gov.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/5/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/6/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5257695