Lead A&P Mechanic, Hawker

Standard Aero; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Healthcare insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Quarterly bonus

Job summary

StandardAero, Inc. in Augusta, GA seeks a Lead A&P Mechanic for the 2nd shift on Textron Hawker maintenance. You will supervise a crew, mentor technicians, and cover Crew Chief duties in their absence while ensuring safety, quality, and on-time completion of tasks.

You will pre‑plan work, allocate resources, review work orders, and manage parts ordering, while evaluating performance and approving time. A strong leader with 5+ years of licensed A&P experience and Hawker heavy maintenance

Qualifications

• Licensed A&P mechanic with at least 5 years of experience.
• At least 2 years of heavy maintenance on Textron Hawker aircraft.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience in an MRO environment.
• Available to work 2nd shift, with overtime as required.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a crew to ensure high performance and safety.
• Monitor hours charged to jobs for cost control and approve technicians' time.
• Appraise crew members and recommend salary/status changes.
• Pre-plan work scope and action plans for incoming jobs, including parts.
• Deploy resources and assign tasks efficiently.
• Use hand tools, precision measuring instruments, and engine calibration test equipment.
• Complete paperwork and review work orders for QA.
• Monitor progressive sign-offs to ensure task completion.
• Serve as a technical expert on assigned Hawker fleet types.

Skills

A&P Mechanic

Team leadership

Maintenance supervision

Scheduling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Lead A&P Mechanic, Hawker - 2nd Shift

Build an Aviation Career You're Proud Of!

Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn't just treat you like a number. You'll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way. Our on-the-job training and team of experts mean you'll be set up for success.

This 2nd Shift Lead Mechanic will serve on a team dedicated to Textron Hawker maintenance. This Team Lead will be responsible for covering the duties of the Crew Chief in their absence, as well as mentoring, scheduling, and developing a team of technicians and mechanics.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and supervise a crew to ensure high performance and adherence to safety standards.
• Monitor hours charged to jobs to assure cost control and approve technicians' time on tasks.
• Appraise crew members and recommend salary and status changes, recognizing achievements and administering discipline when necessary.
• Pre-plan work scope and action plans for incoming jobs, including ordering parts as needed.
• Deploy resources and assign tasks to crew members efficiently.
• Uses hand tools, precision measuring instruments, gauges, and engine calibration test equipment.
• Implement all paperwork related to job orders and conduct a final review of work order documentation before submitting for quality assurance.
• Monitor progressive sign-offs to ensure all tasks are completed satisfactorily.
• Serve as a technical expert on assigned fleet types, performing hands-on maintenance as necessary.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a licensed A&P Mechanic
• Minimum 2 years of experience performing heavy maintenance on Textron Hawker aircraft
• Demonstrated leadership and/or supervisory experience in an MRO environment
• Must be available to work 2nd shift, with overtime as required
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Preferred Characteristics:

• 10+ years of experience as an A&P Mechanic
• Experience performing heavy maintenance on Hawker 400, 900, 4000.
• Proven ability to interact with and resolve customer concerns
• Experience in heavy and light maintenance, service bulletins, and troubleshooting
• Strong team-building, coaching, and problem-solving skills

Benefits that make life better:

• Sign- Bonus and Relocation Assistance Eligible
• Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance
• 401(k) with a 5% company match, immediately vested
• Paid Time Off accrued starting on day one
• Quarterly Bonus opportunities
• Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Career development and cross-training opportunities

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