Lead Mechanic-3

AerSale, Inc. • Millington, TN

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About The Position

AerSale is seeking a Lead Mechanic to oversee an assigned work group and support aircraft maintenance operations. The role coordinates daily activities and aircraft delivery schedules with the Planner, monitors safety and regulatory compliance, supports and evaluates employees, and works with project planning and budgeting. The Lead Mechanic also helps ensure maintenance work is properly estimated, documented, supplied, inspected, and completed using current technical data and approved procedures.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience.
• Ability to interpret technical data, including SRM, CMM, IPC, drawings, and EOs.

Nice To Haves

• Airframe or A/P certification, preferably.

Responsibilities

• Audit and approve weekly work records for the assigned work group.
• Ensure the work group follows company policies, work rules, and applicable regulations.
• Monitor employee performance and complete proficiency appraisals.
• Review vacation requests against scheduling and staffing requirements and respond as needed.
• Promote safety by monitoring that work is performed according to the Company Safety Manual.
• Manage operations effectively, reduce waste, and improve productivity.
• Provide coaching, counseling, and guidance to the assigned work group.
• Track budgets set by the Project Manager, communicate problem areas, and resolve conflicts and discrepancies.
• Carry out disciplinary actions for the assigned work group in accordance with established guidelines.
• Coordinate with the Planner to set and prioritize daily activities and aircraft delivery schedules.
• Conduct daily area inspections to ensure a clean and safe work environment and periodic toolbox inspections.
• Monitor confined-space compliance, internal audits, and safety procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Repair Station Manuals and FAA regulations.
• Participate in investigations of operational deficiencies, identify root causes, and develop corrective actions; assist with accident investigations and follow-up as needed.
• Perform periodic in-process audits assigned by management.
• Conduct detailed shift turnovers with the oncoming Lead Mechanic.
• Process N/Rs to provide accurate estimates and suggested repairs.
• Ensure employees receive technical training as needed.
• Inspect mechanics’ work before quality-control buybacks.
• Ensure mechanics use current data to perform maintenance tasks.
• Ensure required parts are ordered and tracked.
• Provide the Project Manager and Business Planner with accurate data and estimates and assist with project planning.
• Assist Engineering with repairs.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• 100% employer-paid dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with employer contribution.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Education reimbursement for a related field.
• Employee referral and recognition programs.
• Paid holidays and 15 paid time-off days annually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed