Aircraft Mechanic - AP/IA

Sweet Aviation, LLC

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Auburn, Indiana

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PERMANENT

ENHANCED

$32-$38/hr

Updated 10/01/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

Seeking an Aircraft Mechanic with Inspection Authorization

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Sweet Aviation operates services out of multiple airports in Northeast Indiana including Part 61 & Part 141 flight training, aircraft maintenance and avionics services, FBO facilities and Part 135 charter flights. Sweet Aviation has been in business since 2011 and continues to expand its presence in existing and new market segments.

OVERVIEW OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The Aircraft Mechanic will emulate the Sweet Aviation core values of Honor, Humility, Helpfulness, Happiness (positive mindset), and Hungry to improve and grow in the role. Our company is looking for an aircraft mechanic to ensure aircrafts operate properly and securely, based on safety regulations. Your primary responsibilities include maintaining and repairing system components. You'll detect malfunctions and fix them using power and hand tools. You will not be alone in this; you'll work closely with your supervisor and other mechanics to deliver quick and efficient solutions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform regular system inspections

Maintain systems and equipment

Use gauges and diagnostic tests to detect malfunctions

Repair or replace broken aircraft parts

Perform troubleshooting

Keep maintenance and repair logs

Use power and hand tools (e.g., grinders)

Understand and apply guidelines from manuals and blueprints

Ensure compliance with regional safety regulations

Pickup 75 lbs. object from the floor, carry 100 feet, and place object back on floor

Stand, sit, squat, kneel, lie on your stomach, lay on your back, and tolerate small enclosed spaces for at least 10 minutes at a time.

Climb and descend a 10' ladder

See and hear safety hazards and warnings - vision correctable to 20/20

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

A&P Certification Required

High school diploma

Experience on general aviation aircraft (piston engines)

Fluent in English

Pass a Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol screening

Proficient in / Microsoft office

US Citizen or Green Card holder. No Visa sponsorship

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Inspection Authorization preferred

Diamond, Cirrus, and Cessna experience is a plus

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