Lead A&P Mechanic

GAL AeroStaff • Goodyear, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

GAL AeroStaff Ltd. is seeking an experienced Lead A&P Mechanic to support aircraft maintenance operations in Goodyear, Arizona. The role performs and oversees aircraft inspections, troubleshooting, maintenance, repairs, and component replacement in an active MRO environment, including heavy maintenance and modification activities on widebody aircraft. The mechanic leads and supports other maintenance technicians, provides technical guidance and training, and verifies work meets applicable quality, airworthiness, FAA, approved technical data, and company requirements. Military aircraft maintenance experience will also be considered.

Work is performed in aircraft hangars and heavy maintenance environments around aircraft, tools, equipment, and maintenance personnel. The job may involve prolonged standing, bending, kneeling, climbing, reaching, working in confined or elevated areas, and lifting or moving materials and equipment during the shift. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is a GAL AeroStaff contract employee position. Eligible contract employees may receive medical benefits after 90 days, three paid holidays per year after 90 days, state-mandated sick leave where applicable, assignment-related travel pay and per diem split when applicable, and access to a 401(k) plan. Any employer 401(k) contribution or match is discretionary and not guaranteed. GAL AeroStaff does not provide company-wide vacation or sick leave beyond applicable state-mandated requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate.
• Minimum 4 years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• Widebody aircraft maintenance experience.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft systems and maintenance practices.
• Experience performing heavy aircraft maintenance, inspections, repairs, and component replacement.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical aircraft systems.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, technical documentation, engineering drawings, and service information.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced MRO and heavy maintenance environment.
• Ability to guide, train, and support other maintenance technicians.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must provide required personal tools.

Nice To Haves

• Military aircraft maintenance experience will be considered.
• Previous leadership experience or demonstrated ability to guide and support technicians.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Lead and support maintenance technicians during heavy maintenance and modification activities.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical aircraft discrepancies and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Remove, inspect, repair, replace, and install aircraft components and systems as required.
• Perform operational and functional checks on aircraft systems.
• Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, engineering drawings, and applicable technical documentation.
• Support heavy maintenance and modification activities on widebody aircraft.
• Verify completed maintenance meets applicable quality and airworthiness requirements.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with approved technical data, FAA requirements, and company procedures.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and support to junior maintenance technicians.
• Complete required maintenance documentation accurately and maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Benefits

• Medical benefits after 90 days of employment.
• Three paid holidays per year after 90 days of employment: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
• State-mandated sick leave, where applicable.
• Travel pay, when applicable to the assignment.
• Per diem split, when applicable to the assignment.
• Access to a 401(k) plan; any employer contribution or match is discretionary and not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

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