FAA 145 Aircraft Maintenance Lead (MRO)

Airborne Maintenance and Engineering Services; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

401(k) with 5% company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Airborne Maintenance and Engineering Services is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead maintenance teams within our MRO operations. The role, typically drawn from an A&P background, oversees day-to-day maintenance, ensures FAA 145 compliance, and coordinates work on multiple aircraft.

You will supervise tasks, manage workflows, and support continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Five years in heavy aircraft maintenance, including two years in a supervisory capacity.
• Preferred A&P license; Minimum of A license.
• Must have FAA 145 Repair Station experience.
• Able to interpret blueprints, technical orders, test equipment, and aircraft systems.
• Working knowledge of facility software packages.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to multi-task across multiple aircraft.
• Willing to work nights, weekends, and overtime.
• Must pass mechanical, structural, and avionics assessments.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight to ensure maintenance and documentation is in compliance.
• Assign maintenance tasks and personnel.
• Evaluate and estimate maintenance time and cost.
• Provide oversight and co-sign with uncertificated mechanics.
• Sign documents for the repair station as noted in the authorized to sign roster.
• Coordinate maintenance plan with other departments.
• Identify training needs, tools, and special equipment required.
• Ensure the responsible mechanic properly executes all necessary work records.
• Monitor and update flow plan as required.
• Supervise maintenance performed by uncertificated mechanics or personnel unfamiliar with methods.
• Provide OJT to crew members as required.
• Ensure all parts and materials are ordered as required to maintain schedule.
• Maintain daily turnover reports for each oncoming shift.
• Maintain the hangar and aircraft cleanliness at all times.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Production Manager.
• Maintain authority over all activities of the assigned work crew.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-tasking

Blueprint interpretation

FAA 145 experience

Technical orders

Cross-functional coordination

Computer software knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

A&P license (Airframe & Powerplant)

Job description

Airborne Maintenance and Engineering Services is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead maintenance teams within our MRO operations. The role, typically drawn from an A&P background, oversees day-to-day maintenance, ensures FAA 145 compliance, and coordinates work on multiple aircraft.

You will supervise tasks, manage workflows, and support continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining safety and quality standards.