Lead, Mechanic

Standard Aero; Richmond; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace service provider is seeking a Lead Hand, Components for its Richmond, BC location. The role involves leading a team, coordinating schedules, and ensuring quality standards in the aviation sector. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience and a technical degree. This full-time position offers opportunity for advancement and is part of a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

On-the-job training

Advancement opportunities

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Airbus components and aviation.
• Previous leadership experience managing a team preferred.
• Ability to work independently as a team leader.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate Components team members.
• Coordinate with shops and supervisors to prioritize and schedule work.
• Oversee the work of team members ensuring best use of talent.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Quality assurance understanding

Communication

Education

Technical Degree

Job description

We have an immediate opening for a Lead Hand, Components for the Component Services, Operations Department, Richmond. This position will report to the Supervisor, Component Services. The incumbent will be based in Richmond, BC.

Lead Hand, Components Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Leading and motivating Components team members

• Coordinating with other shops, managers & supervisors, product support reps and tech records personnel in order to prioritize, schedule and perform work in a timely manner

• Overseeing the work of team members to ensure the best use of talent and capabilities by matching appropriate skill levels to assigned tasks

• Ensuring a smooth transition of communication and priorities to/ from the related shops

• Adhering to health & safety policies and maintaining a clean shop working environment

• Monitor and address TAT and OTD issues

• Manage available manpower to maximize capacity for production requirements and provide opportunity for cross-training

• Provide instruction, guidance, advice and feedback as required

Applicable qualifications, attributes and competencies are:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in the Airbus components and aviation

• Previous experience in a leadership role managing a team is preferred, and a strong aptitude for providing guidance, including the ability to build and motivate cohesive, effective teams

• Comprehensive understanding of quality assurance standards, and Company Policies

• Ability to work independently and effectively as a team leader

• Motivation and self-direction

• Must be able to produce high quality work in a timely manner

About Us

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911 With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us. Inclusivity Is Our Standard It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.

Job Info

• Job Identification 8700
• Job Category Technical
• Posting Date 12/22/2025, 06:58 PM
• Apply Before 12/31/2025, 08:00 AM
• Degree Level Technical Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 20699 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC, V6V 1B3, CA