Lead A&P Mechanic

Atlas Air; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 94,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Air Worldwide is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Technician to inspect, modify, and repair aircraft at our maintenance base. You will troubleshoot technical discrepancies and guide mechanics on advanced tasks, ensuring compliance with FAA procedures and safety standards.

You will coordinate materials, schedules, and manpower to support inspections and departures, with a focus on accuracy in documentation and teamwork across departments.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have FAA A&P certification and a high school diploma or equivalent.
• English language proficiency is required for reading, writing, speaking, and understanding.
• Experience with Boeing aircraft and avionics systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, modify, and repair aircraft at the maintenance base.
• Lead mechanics on advanced tasks and coordinate inspections.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical orders.
• Coordinate materials and tooling requirements for workload.
• Schedule manpower to cover maintenance and inspections.
• Ensure compliance with FAA procedures and documentation prior to departure.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Reading/writing English

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic test equipment

Blueprint reading

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Atlas Air Worldwide. Move the World with Us!

At Atlas Air Worldwide, we’re not just an airline, we’re a global enginepowering cargo, passenger, and leasing operations across more than 70 countries.As a leader in outsourced aviation logistics, we’re built on a foundation ofsafety, service excellence, integrity, innovation, teamwork, andresponsibility.

With over 30 years of history, a modern all-Boeing fleet, andnearly 5,000 teammates collaborating across operations, technical, and corporatefunctions, we’re driven by purpose.

If you're ready to grow, innovate, and help us deliver excellence every singleday, you belong here.

Position Summary:

Inspect, modify, and repair aircraft at the maintenance base. Troubleshootstechnical discrepancies and executes repairs of company aircraft.

Leads andguides mechanics on advanced tasks.

Proficient in the use of electronic testequipment, voltage/amperage measuring, recording devices and navigation oftroubleshooting equipment. Coordinates materials and tooling requirements forprojected work. Schedules manpower to cover aircraft maintenance andinspections.

Values and Behavioral Standards:

To ensure the effective communication and application of company values andbehavioral standards, as stated in our company “Code of Conduct” policy, and torespond appropriately in the event of any known departure.

Major Job Accountabilities:

• Troubleshoot technical discrepancies and execute the repair of companyaircraft
• Accomplish aircraft inspections per company procedures
• Proficient in the use of electronic test equipment, voltage or amperagemeasuring, recording devices, and navigation troubleshooting equipment
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics, and technicalorders
• Inspect and assist in the maintenance of company equipment and tooling
• Work as a member of a team that will interface with contract maintenancepersonnel
• Follow safety measures, good shop practices, and cleanliness standards
• Communicate discrepancies to the Maintenance Control department found duringinspections and follow directions to troubleshoot and repair faultyconditions
• Ensure that all aircraft documentation is completed accurately per companyand FAA procedures prior to aircraft departure
• Leads and guides mechanics on advanced tasks
• Organize daily tasks and coordinate inspections/repair of aircraft
• Coordinate materials and tooling requirements for the projected work for theentire shift
• Act as shift manager as required
• Schedule manpower to cover aircraft maintenance and inspections
• Perform Manual and Aircraft parts inventories as required
• Assist other company departments to ensure the on-time departure of companyaircraft
• Additional duties assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and PowerplantCertificate
• Experienced transport category aircraft maintenance experience (Boeing seriesaircraft – Preferred)
• Formal training on advanced systems/avionics on Boeing aircraft
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft software and use of digital manuals
• Strong work ethic and organizational skills
• Must be able to work in variable weather conditions
• Able to work rotating schedules to include weekends, nights, and holidays
• Must possess a valid passport
• Must possess a valid US state-issued driver’s license
• May travel occasionally for AOG recovery and special projects when requested

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Thisposition is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship or employer immigrationsupport either now or in the future.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to afford equalemployment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment withoutregard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin,citizenship, place of birth, age, disability, protected veteran status, genderidentity or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable inaccordance with federal, state and local laws.

Competitive compensation will be offered based on a variety of factors,including a candidate's experience, skills, education, geographic location,internal equity and other factors. In addition, a range of benefits to includemedical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, as well asgenerous paid time off, and 401K contributions are offered as a part of thetotal compensation package.

Pay Range$94,000—$126,500 USD

At Atlas Air Worldwide, we believe in the power of people, the promise ofinnovation, and the responsibility we hold to each other, to our customers, andto the planet. Join us and be part of a team that lifts more than cargo; we liftambition.