Chief Inspector/ Senior Aircraft Mechanic - 100k + Salary

Personnel Dynamics

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  Grand Rapids, Minnesota
  
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PERMANENT

ENHANCED

$100,000/yr

Updated 09/23/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

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Airways Aviation Center Located in Grand Rapids, Minnesota

You will lead a small team of technicians providing maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for a diverse fleet of general aviation (GA) aircraft, including single-engine Cessnas, Pipers, Kodiak, Lear, Beechcraft, and light twins. You are responsible for the safety of the shop, the quality of the work leaving the repair station, and building trust with local aircraft owners.

Key Responsibilities:

Hands-on Maintenance:

Perform and supervise 100-hour and Annual inspections, engine repairs, and structural fixes on a variety of piston, light turbine and jet aircraft.

Customer Relations:

Act as a primary point of contact for local pilots and aircraft owners. Provide clear cost estimates and explain complex repairs to non-technical customers.

Compliance & Logs:

Ensure all logbook entries are meticulous and comply with FAA regulations. Manage the shop's FAA Part 145 certification.

Shop Mentorship:

Train junior A&P mechanics and apprentices, ensuring high standards of safety and workmanship in a small-team environment.

Inventory & Tooling:

Maintain a lean inventory of common parts (tires, oil, filters) and ensure all shop tools and calibrated equipment are up to date.

Multi-Role Flexibility:

Assist "Aircraft on Ground" (AOG) situations on the ramp.

Requirements

Specific Requirements:

License:

Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license is mandatory.

Authority:

Inspection Authorization (IA) is required to sign off on Annual inspections.

(Authorization can be obtained after hire)

Experience:

5+ years in General Aviation. You must be comfortable working on "legacy" aircraft (tube and fabric) as well as modern glass cockpits.

Soft Skills:

A "small-town" service mindset—reliable, honest, and capable of working independently without corporate oversight.

Working Conditions:

This is a high-visibility role in the local aviation community. You'll work in a community hangar environment where you are often the "go-to" person for any mechanical issue on the field.

Benefit package includes:

• Simple IRA - with match
  
• Medical Insurance Stipend
  
• PTO/Vacation days
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