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

Western Aircraft; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Team Lead to oversee aircraft maintenance projects. In this role, you will manage technicians and resources while ensuring timely project completion. Your leadership will inspire and mentor your team, fostering a collaborative environment. This position offers a competitive sign-on bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement plans. Join a company committed to excellence in aviation maintenance and make a significant impact in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision

Short term & Long term Disability

Life & AD&D insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

401K & Roth 401k with employer match

Flexible Spending programs

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise Lead Technicians and manage project completion.
• Motivate and train team members for optimal performance.

Skills

Advanced troubleshooting

Supervisory skills

Team motivation

Education

Airframe & Powerplant certifications

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Maintenance Team Lead is responsible for managing technicians, equipment, and other resources needed to complete individual corporate aircraft maintenance projects; and coordinate 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.

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.