Lead A&P Mechanic, Hawker

Standard Aero • Augusta-Richmond County, GA

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About The Position

The Lead A&P Mechanic will work on a team dedicated to Textron Hawker maintenance. This second-shift Team Lead covers the Crew Chief’s duties when they are absent and mentors, schedules, and develops a team of technicians and mechanics. The role combines crew supervision and coordination with hands-on aircraft maintenance as needed. The lead also plans incoming work, supports cost control, oversees job documentation and task sign-offs, and serves as a technical expert on assigned fleet types.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience as a licensed A&P Mechanic.
• At least 2 years of experience performing heavy maintenance on Textron Hawker aircraft.
• Demonstrated leadership and/or supervisory experience in an MRO environment.
• Availability to work second shift, with overtime as required.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• 10 or more years of experience as an A&P Mechanic.
• Experience performing heavy maintenance on Hawker 400, 900, or 4000 aircraft.
• Proven ability to interact with customers and resolve customer concerns.
• Experience in heavy and light maintenance, service bulletins, and troubleshooting.
• Strong team-building, coaching, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a crew, ensuring high performance and adherence to safety standards.
• Monitor hours charged to jobs for cost control and approve technicians’ time on tasks.
• Appraise crew members and recommend salary and status changes, recognize achievements, and administer discipline when necessary.
• Pre-plan incoming job scopes and action plans, including ordering parts as needed.
• Deploy resources and assign tasks to crew members efficiently.
• Use hand tools, precision measuring instruments, gauges, and engine calibration test equipment.
• Complete job-order paperwork and conduct a final review of work-order documentation before submitting it for quality assurance.
• Monitor progressive sign-offs to ensure tasks are completed satisfactorily.
• Serve as a technical expert on assigned fleet types and perform hands-on maintenance as necessary.
• Cover the Crew Chief’s duties in their absence.
• Mentor, schedule, and develop a team of technicians and mechanics.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus eligibility.
• Relocation assistance eligibility.
• Comprehensive healthcare insurance.
• 401(k) with a 5% company match, immediately vested.
• Paid time off accrued starting on day one.
• Quarterly bonus opportunities.
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Career development and cross-training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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