Aircraft Maintenance Lead Mechanic (Part 145 MRO)

eCube Solutions Ltd; Coolidge (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aviation industry is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Lead Mechanic for its Part 145 Repair Station. The successful candidate will oversee maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations while leading a team of mechanics. This role requires a strong background in aircraft maintenance and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of transport category jet aircraft maintenance experience.
• Strong understanding of aircraft parts, systems, and mechanics.
• Experienced with aviation maintenance best practices and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate schedules, train and supervise staff, and maintain aircraft records.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and manage inventory and budgets.
• Provide on-the-job training and maintain communication with vendors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time-management skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Airframe and/or Powerplant Certificate

Tools

Computer software for aircraft maintenance documentation

Job description

Aircraft Maintenance Lead Mechanic (Part 145 MRO)

An Aircraft Maintenance Lead Mechanic working in a Part 145 Repair Station overseas and guides aircraft mechanics, ensuring efficient and safe maintenance operations. Their responsibilities include coordinating schedules, training and supervising staff, maintaining aircraft records, and ensuring compliance with regulations. They also play a crucial role in inventory control, budget management, and communication with vendors and technical representatives.

• Ensures all work is accomplished in accordance with our company RSQCM, manufacturer’s maintenance manuals, and FAA regulations.
• Provides project management of assigned aircraft and accurately estimates work time and materials needed to complete assigned work.
• Provides leadership for team members by establishing, assigning, prioritizing, and tracking maintenance goals, objectives, and standards; assists team members with coordination of personnel and equipment task assignments to ensure goals and objectives are
• Upon arrival of aircraft, makes sure that it is properly placed in the hangar, properly protected, and an incoming inspection of the aircraft is performed.
• Maintains and services aircraft. Analyses a variety of technical problems associated with aircraft maintenance, determines causes and methods of repair. Interprets technical manuals, blueprints, schematic diagrams, written and verbal information.
• Tests operation and repairs/adjusts, as required: engines, engine controls and accessories, propellers and controls, landing gear, hydraulic systems and servicing, flight controls and adjusts rigging as required.
• Checks and repairs of fuel, oil, oxygen, heating, cooling, hydraulic and pressurization systems.
• Provide on the job training instructions and information on job procedures, safety and good work practices to aircraft mechanics they oversee.
• Keeps the Maintenance Manager advised of problems that could result in work delays and acts as Maintenance Manager in his/her absence.
• Take necessary action to ensure that maintenance personnel in his or her group are qualified to accomplish the duties assigned to them.
• Responsible for compliance with applicable federal regulations and guidelines.
• Travels on road trips as required and is able to work unsupervised and handle any technical problem that may occur.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.
• Thorough understanding of tools and testing methods used to ensure proper functioning of an aircraft and its parts or systems.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of five years of transport category jet aircraft maintenance experience or have demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities to perform all associated job tasks.
• Must hold a current Airframe and/or Powerplant Certificate.
• Previous lead or supervisor experience preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Thorough understanding of aircraft parts, systems and mechanics.
• Good working knowledge of applicable FAR’s under Part 145 MRO operations.
• Experienced with aviation maintenance best practices and industry standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in using computer software for aircraft maintenance documentation.
• Extensive knowledge of all aircraft mechanical/avionics systems functions and interaction. Through working knowledge of current FAA regulations.
• Coolidge, Arizona, US
• Full Time
• Work is performed in hangars, workshops, and outdoor environments.