Highlights
In this pivotal role, you will bridge manufacturing, FAA compliance, and customer satisfaction—taking full ownership of service workflows while leading a talented team in a high-autonomy environment. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Jackson, WY |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | 100000–120000 |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1990 |
| Website | http://www.gogpac.com/ |
Description
Build the Future of Flight in the Cowboy State
For over 50 years, our privately owned company has been a trusted leader in high-precision aerospace manufacturing. We value shop-floor autonomy and true craftsmanship over corporate red tape—trusting our team to own every build.
Life in Rural Wyoming
0% State Income Tax: Keep more of what you earn.
Outdoor Paradise: World-class skiing, snowmobiling, hunting, fly-fishing, and alpine hiking.
Tight-Knit Community: Warm-weather BBQs, annual holiday parties, and a great team culture.
Competitive Package: Comprehensive health, generous PTO, paid vacations, and long-term job stability.
Position Overview
Are you an experienced A&P mechanic with Inspection Authorization (IA) ready to run a service shop with real independence? We are seeking an Aircraft Service Manager with 5+ years of aviation maintenance experience to lead customer service, overhaul, and repair operations.
In this pivotal role, you will bridge manufacturing, FAA compliance, and customer satisfaction—taking full ownership of service workflows while leading a talented team in a high-autonomy environment.
What You’ll Do
Shop Leadership: Oversee daily service center operations, work-order scheduling, job costing, and technician assignments.
IA Sign-Offs: Perform and sign off on annual inspections, major repairs, alterations, and airworthiness determinations.
Customer Interfacing: Serve as the primary point of contact for aircraft owners—providing technical estimates, updates, and consultation.
Regulatory Compliance: Maintain precise logbook entries, FAA Form 337s, and documentation in compliance with Part 43/91 regulations.
Team Mentorship: Lead, support, and mentor shop technicians, prioritizing safety, precision, and efficiency.
Cross-Department Collaboration: Partner with manufacturing and purchasing to source parts quickly and minimize aircraft downtime.
What You Bring
Certifications (Required): Active FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license with Inspection Authorization (IA).
Experience: 5+ years of hands-on aviation maintenance, including demonstrated leadership or shop management (GA, custom aircraft, or repair station preferred).
Technical Mastery: In-depth knowledge of aircraft systems, sheet metal/composites, engine maintenance, electrical troubleshooting, and FAA regulations.
Leadership: Excellent customer-facing communication, strong problem-solving skills, and a self-directed mindset.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
About Company
Gpac’s mission is to be the preferred staffing and recruitment solution by effectively delivering and connecting talent with successful companies and organizations.
Our team, with collective experience of over 250 years, is passionate about wh
Our team, with collective experience of over 250 years, is passionate about wh