Aircraft Mechanic 8 - E10 / FSB / SOD / Aviation Maintenance Sub-Unit

State of Michigan • Lansing, MI

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About The Position

The Michigan State Police is hiring an Aircraft Mechanic to service and repair aircraft components and perform maintenance and repair operations. The position maintains and repairs fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft assigned to the Department in accordance with applicable FAA regulations. Work includes piston engines, helicopter turbine engines, airplane and helicopter airframes, and sheet metal work.

The Michigan State Police describes itself as a full-service policing agency with statewide jurisdiction that provides more than 60 services to Michigan residents and other law enforcement agencies. The agency emphasizes a diverse and inclusive workplace and expects personnel to perform their duties in a bias-free manner, treating all people with dignity, fairness, and respect.

Requirements

• Education typically acquired through completion of high school.
• Aircraft Mechanic 8: No specific type or amount of experience is required.
• Aircraft Mechanic 9: Eighteen months of experience acquired under the direction of a certified aircraft mechanic.
• Aircraft Mechanic E10: Forty-two months of experience acquired under the direction of a certified aircraft mechanic, including two years equivalent to Aircraft Mechanic 9.
• Aircraft Mechanic 11: Four years of experience as a licensed Aircraft Mechanic, including two years equivalent to Aircraft Mechanic E10.
• Aircraft Mechanic 9–11: Possession of FAA Airframe and FAA Powerplant licenses.
• Pass a pre-employment screening, including a drug screen, criminal history background check, and Michigan State Police fingerprint check.
• Attach a resume and cover letter or memo to the application; official college transcripts must also be attached if applicable. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.

Nice To Haves

• For Aircraft Mechanic 9, completion of an accredited aircraft mechanics course may substitute for the experience requirement.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair aircraft components.
• Perform aircraft maintenance and repair operations.
• Maintain and repair assigned fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft in accordance with FAA regulations.
• Work on piston engines and helicopter turbine engines.
• Work on airplane and helicopter airframes, including sheet metal work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED