A&P Aircraft Maintenance Team Lead Technician - Up to $25K Hiring Bonus / Relocation Incentive DOE

Western Aircraft; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Maintenance Team Lead to oversee aircraft maintenance projects. In this role, you will manage technicians, ensuring timely completion of tasks while fostering a collaborative environment. With a focus on leadership, you will motivate and mentor your team, ensuring they meet the high standards of the industry. This position offers a competitive sign-on bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in aviation maintenance. Join a company that values expertise and dedication, and take your career to new heights.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision

Short term & Long term Disability

Life & Accidental Death insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

401K & Roth 401k with employer match

Health Savings Account contributions

Flexible Spending programs

Qualifications

• Minimum six years’ experience in general aviation airframes.
• Two years’ supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage technicians and resources for aircraft maintenance projects.
• Supervise and mentor team members to ensure project completion.

Skills

Advanced troubleshooting abilities

Supervisory skills

Team leadership

Education

Airframe & Powerplant certifications

Job description

A&P Aircraft Maintenance Team Lead Technician - Up to $25K Hiring Bonus / Relocation Incentive DOE

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Job Summary: The Maintenance Team Lead is responsible for managing technicians, equipment, and other resources needed to complete individual corporate aircraft maintenance projects; and coordinates projects by overseeing completion as required per a work scope or package.

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 7am-4pm (minimum 40 hours per week)

SIGN-ON BONUS: Up to $25,000 sign-on bonus / relocation incentive available depending on experience.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Directly supervises Lead Technicians
• Responsible for motivating, mentoring, training, and providing constructive criticism to team members
• Assigns manpower to all jobs and ensures on-time completion of projects
• Fills in for the Service Manager on an as-needed basis
• Leads projects as needed and provides oversight of all shop activity
• Prioritizes workflow on assigned jobs
• Maintains high level of communication with Service Manager, Production Scheduling, and other departments regarding project status and workflow

Qualifications & Job Requirements:

• Experience:
• Minimum six (6) years’ experience working with general aviation airframes supported by Western Aircraft
• Minimum two (2) years’ supervisory experience
• Meets all qualifications of a Lead Technician
• Advanced troubleshooting abilities
• Education:
• Airframe & Powerplant certifications required

Other Prerequisites:

• Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Ability to obtain Airport Issued security badge

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in an aircraft hangar environment with moderate noise level. The employee is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Must have the ability for climbing and bending at the waist, crawling, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, and working at heights; Reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and 25 pounds overhead.

Available Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision
• Short term & Long term Disability - paid 100% by Company
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment - paid 100% by Company
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, jury duty, bereavement
• Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account (employer contributions tied to participation in wellness program)
• 401K & Roth 401k with employer match
• Flexible Spending programs

Western Aircraft Inc. has a Drug Free Workplace Policy which includes applicants passing pre-employment testing in accordance with 14 CFR 120. Applicants testing positive for the presence of prohibited drugs are ineligible for employment. DOT applicants who become employees of Western Aircraft Inc. will also be subject to random, reasonable cause, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing