Aircraft Maintenance Team Lead

Flightstar; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Flightstar in Jacksonville, FL, seeks an experienced supervisor to oversee aircraft maintenance functions and lead technicians toward efficient, safe, and compliant performance. You will plan workloads, monitor labor and materials, and ensure accurate documentation in Flightstar's ERP system.

The role requires strong leadership, project management, and aviation maintenance knowledge, with a proven track record in a lead capacity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aircraft Maintenance Technology or related field required.
• Minimum 3 years related experience, including at least 2 years in a lead capacity.
• Integrated technical and operations management experience required.
• Must be fluent in spoken and written English; Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and direction to technicians in carrying out aircraft maintenance functions, maximizing efficiency and minimizing errors.
• Ensure the assigned aircraft maintenance work is properly performed and well documented.
• Monitor and control project materials and maintenance labor expenses with regard to overtime, budgets and schedules.
• Oversee proper use of tools and equipment to accomplish tasks efficiently, safely.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure information availability and support.
• Document work progress on ERP paperwork with stamps, signatures, and references.
• Maintain aircraft visibility boards and work booths indicating remaining and in-progress work.
• Review estimates for non-routine maintenance and report major defects to Line Manager.
• Obtain customer hours/financial approval on estimates through EBAP.
• Enter turnovers in ERP and log necessary communication.
• Initiate and recommend personnel actions including PTO, pay changes, and promotions.
• Interview and/or hire staff; provide appropriate training for department personnel.
• Document, report and investigate all accidents per SMS policy.
• Provide verbal coaching to adjust/improve performance as per company expectations.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures across department functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication (verbal)

Communication (written)

English fluency

Spanish (a plus)

MS Office

AMROS ERP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aircraft Maintenance Technology or related field

3+ years related experience

2+ years lead capacity

Tools

MS Office

AMROS ERP

Job description

Flightstar in Jacksonville, FL, seeks an experienced supervisor to oversee aircraft maintenance functions and lead technicians toward efficient, safe, and compliant performance. You will plan workloads, monitor labor and materials, and ensure accurate documentation in Flightstar's ERP system.

The role requires strong leadership, project management, and aviation maintenance knowledge, with a proven track record in a lead capacity.