A&P‑Licensed Aircraft Modification Lead

Merlinlabs; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Unlimited vacation

401k with match

Work-life integration

Job summary

Merlin Labs is seeking an experienced Maintenance and Modification Lead to oversee end-to-end aircraft modification projects, ensuring airworthiness and timely execution. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, coordinate with design and flight test personnel, and uphold rigorous safety and compliance standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on collaboration across hangar floor, aircraft, and office environments, with a focus on proactive planning, risk mitigation, and delivering high-quality

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid A&P license and a valid driver's license.
• 5+ years of experience in Aviation Maintenance.
• 5+ years experience in aircraft modification.
• 2+ years leadership experience.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Willing to work on the hangar floor, on the aircraft, and in the office.
• Proficient with Microsoft and Google software.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute aircraft modifications designed by company engineers.
• Provide aircraft status updates and forecast downtimes for installations and modifications.
• Plan manpower and hire modification team personnel.
• Manage subordinate aircraft modification personnel.
• Ensure all maintenance technicians are qualified and trained.
• Coordinate with contracting agencies when their services are needed.
• Ensure modifications keep aircraft airworthy and compliant with FAA procedures.
• Maintain close liaison with the aircraft coordinator, design engineers, and flight test instrumentation engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication skills

Adaptability

Team coordination

MS & Google suites

Education

Bachelor degree in aviation maintenance, engineering or management

IA certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Merlin Labs is seeking an experienced Maintenance and Modification Lead to oversee end-to-end aircraft modification projects, ensuring airworthiness and timely execution. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, coordinate with design and flight test personnel, and uphold rigorous safety and compliance standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on collaboration across hangar floor, aircraft, and office environments, with a focus on proactive planning, risk mitigation, and delivering high-quality