Lead A&P Mechanic – King Air Specialist

STS Technical Services; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Technical Services in Melbourne, Florida is seeking an experienced Lead A&P Mechanic to lead maintenance, inspection and modification of a mixed fleet, including King Air aircraft, on-site. The role requires a valid FAA A&P certificate and hands-on King Air experience, with supervisory duties and ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and company procedures.

The position offers a full-time, contract-to-direct path with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate required.
• King Air maintenance experience required.
• Lead/supervisory or team-lead experience in aircraft maintenance environment.
• Strong turboprop maintenance and troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals and engineering drawings, regulatory documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance
• Perform aircraft inspections, repairs and modifications
• Assign work and provide daily direction to aircraft mechanics and technicians
• Troubleshoot airframe and powerplant systems
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and mechanical systems
• Perform and oversee structural repairs
• Support aircraft modification work
• Read and interpret maintenance manuals
• Review engineering drawings, work instructions and regulatory documentation
• Verify completed work meets safety, quality and airworthiness requirements
• Complete and review aircraft maintenance records and technical documentation
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality Assurance and program leadership
• Support aircraft systems integration
• Support ground testing and flight testing activities
• Support aircraft certification activities
• Mentor less-experienced technicians
• Promote safe and efficient maintenance practices
• Provide approval for return to service when authorized and within the privileges of FAA certificate
• Support workflow, productivity, tooling control and hangar safety

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Regulatory compliance

Safety awareness

Job description

STS Technical Services in Melbourne, Florida is seeking an experienced Lead A&P Mechanic to lead maintenance, inspection and modification of a mixed fleet, including King Air aircraft, on-site. The role requires a valid FAA A&P certificate and hands-on King Air experience, with supervisory duties and ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and company procedures.

The position offers a full-time, contract-to-direct path with opportunities for advancement.