Aircraft Lead

Metrea•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Aircraft Lead is a hands-on working lead responsible for troubleshooting, modifying, maintaining, and integrating complex ISR mission systems while directing a team of technicians in a Part 145 repair station aligned with Part 21 capabilities. The role plans and sequences personnel from different specialties for concurrent aircraft modifications and mission-equipment installations in accordance with the Repair Station Manual/Quality Control Manual (RSM/QCM), OEM data, and applicable FAA regulations. The position leads ISR integration and maintenance work packages from aircraft induction through return to service. It supports work-scope definition and execution planning, including assessing project requirements, staffing and tooling needs, and labor estimates. The Aircraft Lead also guides technicians, coordinates testing and verification, and ensures work is properly documented and performed in compliance with repair-station procedures and relevant data.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of aircraft maintenance experience.
Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience within an FAA Part 145 and/or Part 21 environment.
Hands-on experience in aircraft modification, military integration programs, or special mission aircraft.
Working knowledge of aircraft drawings and redline procedures.
Demonstrated experience with standard enterprise IT utilities.
Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, and process improvement systems.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be a U.S. citizen.
Must pass a pre-employment background check and FAA DOT drug test.
Valid driver's license.
Position may require passing a government-administered background check; employment is contingent on meeting clearance and adjudication requirements.

Nice To Haves

Airframe and Powerplant License.
Working knowledge of 14 CFR Part 21 and adjacent processes, including design, fabrication, prototyping, and conformity processes.
Proficiency with digital maintenance/production systems such as AMOS, Corridor, or Veryon, including electronic task cards.
Background in rapid prototyping or one-off integrations where requirements evolve during installation and test.
Experience standing up new modifications or transitioning prototype installations into repeatable production packages.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day execution of ISR integration and maintenance work packages from induction through return to service.
Contribute to work-scope definition and execution planning by evaluating project requirements, determining personnel and tooling needs, and estimating labor hours for modification and maintenance tasks.
Perform and provide direct technical guidance in troubleshooting, aircraft inspections, and aircraft maintenance.
Order parts and track part statuses to meet aircraft delivery timelines.
Mentor technicians and enforce safe work practices and housekeeping.
Ensure all maintenance, alterations, and tests are performed and recorded in compliance with repair-station procedures and relevant data.
Interpret engineering drawings, STCs, and installation packages, and provide feedback to engineering about discrepancies and design improvements.
Coordinate functional checks, ground tests, and post-modification verification of avionics and ISR systems to ensure proper configuration and performance and deliver a fully functional mission platform.
Perform other duties, responsibilities, and projects assigned by management.