A&P Lead Mechanic - AIS Program, Crestview, FL
About The Position
This role involves supervising A&P mechanics and technicians during scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance. The Lead Mechanic will assign work, monitor progress, and ensure quality standards are met. Responsibilities include performing, inspecting, and approving maintenance, repairs, and alterations in accordance with FAA regulations, troubleshooting complex mechanical issues, and providing technical guidance. The position also requires ensuring accurate completion of maintenance records, operating support equipment, maintaining compliance with FAA and company policies, and promoting a safe work environment. Additionally, the Lead Mechanic will coordinate with management, QA, and parts departments, lead aircraft deliveries for on-time departures, and minimize aircraft downtime. This role serves as the primary maintenance point of contact, communicating aircraft status.
Requirements
- High School diploma/GED
- FAA Airframe & Power plant (A&P) Certification (Must have within 60 days of start date)
- Strong knowledge of FAA regulations (FARs), AD’s, Service Bulletins, and Maintenance Manuals
- Minimum 8 years’ experience in aircraft maintenance, preferably with an MRO company and/or FAA Repair Station
- Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, and technical data
- Excellent troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and make sound maintenance decisions
- Must have the ability to work any shift, overtime, weekends, and flexible hours as required
- Must have the ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information and Company Proprietary data
- Must be able to abide by DOT/FAA regulations
- Able to pass background check and drug screening
Nice To Haves
- Prior lead, supervisory, or crew chief experience preferred
- Experience with King Air/Cessna Caravan
- Experience with C-130, TH-57, TH-73 aircraft
- Aircraft modification and/or overhaul experience preferred
- Inspection Authorization (IA) a plus
- Garmin systems experience
- Experience in a fast-paced or maintenance/modification environment
Responsibilities
- Supervise A&P mechanics and technicians during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
- Assign work, monitor progress, and ensure deadlines and quality standards are met
- Perform, inspect, approve maintenance, repairs, and alterations in accordance with FAA regulations
- Troubleshoot complex mechanical issues and provide technical guidance to team members
- Ensure accurate completion of maintenance records, logbooks, and work orders
- Operate support equipment required during maintenance action
- Maintain compliance with FAA, company, and safety policies
- Coordinate with management, QA, and parts departments as needed
- Promote a safe, organized, and professional work environment
- Leads aircraft deliveries to ensure on-time departure
- Coordinate with site management and other departments to minimize aircraft downtime
- Serve as the primary maintenance point of contact, communicating aircraft status
- Any other assigned duties as directed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
