Salary: $6,612.67 - $7,347.60 Monthly
Location : Cheyenne, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: Department of Transportation
Opening Date: 08/19/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Job Classification: TDAE10

Description and Functions
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming Department of Transportation's Aeronautics Division is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor to join our team in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This position serves as the WYDOT's only FAA-certified Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) licensed mechanic and is responsible for performing and supervising all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on the State aircraft fleet. The Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor coordinates major off-site maintenance, ensures compliance with FAA regulations and manufacturer requirements, maintains aircraft records, and oversees the continued airworthiness of WYDOT aircraft. In this vital leadership role, you'll help ensure safe, reliable air transportation for elected officials, state agencies, boards, and commissions as they conduct business that supports the health, safety, and welfare of Wyoming's citizens.

This Position Offers: $2,000 Hiring Bonus (eligibility details in Notes Section)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

• Manage and/or perform maintenance related activities to the various models of state owned aircraft.
• Manage, forecast and coordinate upcoming periodic maintenance events with the flight scheduling and outside maintenance providers to ensure aircraft safety airworthiness and maximize aircraft availability.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair state aircraft and service equipment.
• Travel with aircraft to outlying maintenance providers as needed.
• Manage aircraft maintenance operations.
• Review all work payment invoices pertaining to maintenance of the state aircraft.
• Responsible to maintain parts inventory, ordering replacement parts as necessary.
• Perform system servicing, touch up paint and cosmetic repairs.

Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE:

• Extensive knowledge of principles of operation, maintenance and report requirements of turbine powered aircraft and their related systems.
• Extensive knowledge of airframe construction and repair.
• Working knowledge of the tools, equipment, methods and techniques used in the inspection, maintenance and repair of aircraft.
• Knowledge of the Federal Aviation Regulations pertaining to aircraft maintenance
• Knowledge of personal computer and other office equipment and software.
• Knowledge of FAA reports, maintenance records, logbooks and budget information.
• Knowledge of the use of hazardous chemicals, solvents, paints and other elements to control aircraft corrosion.
• Knowledge of complex manuals, diagrams, schematics, manufacturer's service documents, FAA airworthiness directives and parts catalogs to inspect, repair and modify aircraft and their components

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Management)

Experience:

1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically as an Aviation Mechanic) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Aircraft Hangar Coordinator.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

FAA Airframe and Power plant License required.
OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically as an Aviation Mechanic) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Aircraft Hangar Coordinator.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

FAA Airframe and Power plant License required.
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to lift 75 pounds and carry 100 feet to manipulate to aircraft.
• Ability to bend, stoop, crawl and climb as necessary to perform aircraft inspections, repairs and or modifications as required.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• Inspection authorization is recommended.
• The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace
• **Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus
  • Temporary employees accepting a full-time permanent position.
  • Current employees accepting a promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been opened to the public.
  • One year of service to WYDOT must be completed; failure to complete this requirement will forfeit the hiring incentive; funds will be recouped from final pay.

Supplemental Information
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Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

01

(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associate's Degree
• Associate's Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
• Master's Degree
• Master's Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02

(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

03

(TDAE10) How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description?

• No relevant experience.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Two (2) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Three (3) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Four (4) or more years of relevant experience.

04

(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
05

(TDAE10) Do you possess a FAA Airframe and Power plant License?

• Yes
• No

06

(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

07

(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.
08

(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
09

(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE:** Per Wyoming Statute, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for Veterans' Preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive Veterans' Preference you **MUST** have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application.*** I have read and understand the Veterans' Preference Disclosure and understand that, if claiming Veterans' Preference, I must attach the appropriate supporting documentation to each application I submit in order to receive Veterans' Preference.

• Yes, I have read and understand the Veterans' Preference Disclosure.
• No, I am not claiming Veterans' Preference

10

(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

11

(A2) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application.

Required Question