Aircraft Maintenance Technician Lead

Breeze Airways; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental cover

Health Savings Account with Breeze 401

401(k) with Breeze match

Generous paid time off

Travel on Breeze and other airlines

Shift differential for night hours

Job summary

Breeze Airways is seeking a Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician to supervise and direct the work of AMTs, ensuring all tasks meet Breeze policies and FAA rules. The role requires strong leadership, FAA A&P credentials, and 5+ years in aviation maintenance.

You will coordinate with Maintenance Operations Control, maintain critical documentation, and uphold safety while travelling up to 20% as needed.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current FAA A&P licence and recent experience on commercial aircraft.
• High school diploma; a degree in Aerospace, Aviation Maintenance or Business is preferred.
• Willing to travel up to 20% and able to obtain SIDA badge per TSA requirements.
• 5+ years of aviation maintenance experience.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assign, lead and direct work for AMTs under supervision.
• Ensure maintenance complies with Breeze GMM and company policies.
• Maintain documentation and close open discrepancies accurately.
• Communicate aircraft status with Maintenance Operations Control (MOC).
• Maintain a safe, organized work area and proper tooling.
• Notify supervisors of any airworthiness concerns.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance expertise

Leadership / supervision

Compliance with FAA regulations

Communication with MOC

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Degree in Aerospace, Aviation Maintenance or Business (preferred)

Tools

TRAX MIS

Airbus A220 familiarity

Embraer E-Jet experience

Job description

Job Description

Role Overview

The Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) is responsible for assigning, leading, directing or approving the work of other AMTs under their supervision, and participates in the performance of work as required. The Lead AMT reports to a Line Maintenance Supervisor and carries out instructions as assigned in accordance with FAA regulations and Breeze policy and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Assign, lead and direct the work of the AMTs under their supervision.
• Ensure all work performed and maintenance duties comply with the Breeze General Maintenance Manual (GMM) and company policy and procedures.
• Take responsibility and accountability for all work performed at the local station.
• Communicate aircraft status with Maintenance Operations Control (MOC).
• Complete all appropriate Breeze forms on work assigned and performed.
• Properly handle all parts, units, assemblies and aircraft while in the repair process.
• Ensure all documentation is kept current as to open discrepancies and completed corrective actions, and complete all associated and required documentation for maintenance work performed or inspections conducted accurately and correctly.
• Submit personal OJT task cards on time and accurately.
• Maintain the work area in a safe, clean and operative condition and ensure all tools are accounted for on completion of assigned tasks; properly care for and use tooling and equipment used for aircraft maintenance.
• Notify the Maintenance Supervisor and all other appropriate Team Members of any condition that would compromise the airworthiness of Breeze aircraft.
• Maintain a valid Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate, or Repairman Certificate, and keep the certificate available for inspection by the FAA, NTSB or a Breeze Supervisor/Manager.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by Maintenance Leadership, MOC and/or the DOM.
• Achieve performance measures and adhere to established standards in line with the Breeze Aviation Group values of Safety, Kindness, Integrity, Ingenuity and Excellence.

Licences & Qualifications

• Current, valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant licence (A&P) with no history of infractions and recent experience on commercial aircraft types.
• High school diploma or equivalent educational achievement; a degree in Aerospace, Aviation Maintenance or Business is preferred.
• Valid driver's licence and a valid passport with no travel restrictions.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SIDA badge in accordance with TSA requirements.
• Experience 5+ years of aviation maintenance experience maintaining commercial aircraft.
• Ability to read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals and specifications.
• Preferred: understanding and working knowledge of FAA regulations including FAR Part 121 operations.
• Preferred: experience maintaining Airbus A220 and Embraer E-Jet family aircraft.
• Preferred: familiarity with an airline Maintenance Information System (MIS) such as TRAX.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Authorisation to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.
• Flexible and willing to work days, nights, weekends, holidays and overtime if needed, and willing to travel 20% of the time.
• Must pass a DOT pre-employment drug test, a TSA-required fingerprint-based criminal history records check and a Breeze background check.

What We Offer

• Entry pay based on experience and established criteria, up to $39.00 starting pay.
• $2.00 shift differential when working from 9:00 PM to 7:30 AM.
• Health, vision and dental cover for full-time Team Members.
• Health Savings Account with Breeze employee match.
• 401(k) with Breeze employee match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Travel on Breeze and other airlines.

Additional Information

Requisition reference: JR100215.

Physical demands and working conditions: frequently lift, carry, push or pull items up to 50 pounds, and occasionally up to 75 pounds (with assistance as needed); climb ladders, work stands and aircraft structures and work at elevated heights; work in confined spaces, awkward positions and varying weather conditions on the ramp or in the hangar; regularly stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach for extended periods; frequent use of hands and arms to operate tools and handle components, requiring manual dexterity; adequate vision to inspect closely and hearing to detect unusual sounds, with exposure to noise and fumes.

Breeze Airways provides equal employment opportunities to all Team Members and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.

Requirements

• Assign, lead and direct the work of the AMTs under their supervision.
• Ensure all work performed and maintenance duties comply with the Breeze General Maintenance Manual (GMM) and company policy and procedures.
• Take responsibility and accountability for all work performed at the local station.
• Communicate aircraft status with Maintenance Operations Control (MOC).
• Complete all appropriate Breeze forms on work assigned and performed.
• Properly handle all parts, units, assemblies and aircraft while in the repair process.
• Ensure all documentation is kept current as to open discrepancies and completed corrective actions, and complete all associated and required documentation for maintenance work performed or inspections conducted accurately and correctly.
• Submit personal OJT task cards on time and accurately.
• Maintain the work area in a safe, clean and operative condition and ensure all tools are accounted for on completion of assigned tasks; properly care for and use tooling and equipment used for aircraft maintenance.
• Notify the Maintenance Supervisor and all other appropriate Team Members of any condition that would compromise the airworthiness of Breeze aircraft.
• Maintain a valid Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate, or Repairman Certificate, and keep the certificate available for inspection by the FAA, NTSB or a Breeze Supervisor/Manager.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by Maintenance Leadership, MOC and/or the DOM.
• Achieve performance measures and adhere to established standards in line with the Breeze Aviation Group values of Safety, Kindness, Integrity, Ingenuity and Excellence.
• Current, valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant licence (A&P) with no history of infractions and recent experience on commercial aircraft types.
• High school diploma or equivalent educational achievement; a degree in Aerospace, Aviation Maintenance or Business is preferred.
• Valid driver's licence and a valid passport with no travel restrictions.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SIDA badge in accordance with TSA requirements.
• 5+ years of aviation maintenance experience maintaining commercial aircraft.
• Ability to read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals and specifications.
• Preferred: understanding and working knowledge of FAA regulations including FAR Part 121 operations.
• Preferred: experience maintaining Airbus A220 and Embraer E-Jet family aircraft.
• Preferred: familiarity with an airline Maintenance Information System (MIS) such as TRAX.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Authorisation to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.
• Flexible and willing to work days, nights, weekends, holidays and overtime if needed, and willing to travel 20% of the time.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off.