Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician

PSA Airlines, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel privileges on American Airlines

Job summary

PSA Airlines, Inc. is hiring a Lead Technician in Charlotte, NC to coordinate the Maintenance Department and improve efficiency. This role leads a team of up to 18 technicians, trains staff, and ensures safe, compliant operations.

Experience with turbine aircraft and a valid FAA A&P certification are required. Strong organizational skills and effective communication are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• FAA A&P certification is required.
• At least 1 year of turbine-powered aircraft experience (MGTOW 12,500 lbs).
• Knowledge of maintenance processes and manuals (GMM, AMM, FIM, wiring diagrams).
• Run Taxi/Qualified within 120 days; AMA if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates Maintenance Department activities to minimize delays and boost production.
• Trains and assists subordinates on procedures and practices.
• Maintains work areas, equipment, and materials in safe, operable condition.
• Ensures proper work records are completed by the responsible mechanic.
• Coordinates between maintenance personnel and Inspection Department.
• Delegates duties but retains overall responsibility.
• Oversees Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance outputs.

Skills

Maintenance procedures

Run Taxi qualified

Test equipment use

English proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

FAA A&P certification

Job description

PSA Airlines, Inc.

US-NC-Charlotte

ID 2026-6695

Position Type Full-Time

Let your career take off with PSA Airlines

About PSA

PSA Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines, offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and professional development. We value teamwork and inclusivity and strive to create a safe, respectful, and happy work environment for our more than 5,500 team members.

At PSA we are defining the standard in regional aviation by focusing on The PSA Standard - our foundation for operation. Through our six Winning Behaviors - safe and caring, customer-centric and quality-focused, dependable and ethical, fact-based, focused and flexible, on-time, and cost-conscious - our team members are showing up every day for our customers and each other.

Join our team to enjoy comprehensive benefits, including travel privileges on the American Airlines global network, so you can explore new destinations and create unforgettable memories with family and friends.

Position Summary

The Lead Technician impacts PSA Airlines' business growth by coordinating the activities of the assigned maintenance department. In directing the operations of the maintenance personnel, will work to minimize delays and increase production and efficiency.

Job Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, layouts and coordinates the activities of the assigned Maintenance Department so as to minimize delays and increase production and efficiency. The Lead Technician is a working member of the maintenance group and is directly responsible to the Supervisor of Maintenance.
• The Lead Technician will not be required to lead or direct more than 18 employees.
• Trains and assists subordinates in proper procedures, methods and practices to be followed in each respective duty.
• Maintains the work areas, building, ground support equipment and materials that are utilized for aircraft maintenance in safe, clean and operable condition.
• Makes certain that the responsible mechanic properly executes all necessary work records.
• Properly coordinates between assigned maintenance personnel and the Inspection Department.
• Delegates the duties of the Lead technician. However, such delegation does not relieve the Lead technician of the overall responsibilities.
• Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance outputs.
• Responsible for the Company's Security and Safety Management System (SMS) and associated Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance outputs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification.
• One year of experience on turbine powered aircraft with maximum gross takeoff weight (MGTOW) of 12,500 lbs.
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft maintenance processes and ability to utilize applicable Manuals (GMM, AMM, FIM, Wiring diagrams etc.).
• Run Taxi/Qualified (within 120 days) including AMA, if applicable.
• Competent in the use of required calibrated test equipment.
• In good company standing (STEP 1 violations considered).
• PSA Indoctrination training and General Familiarization (training qualifications accepted).
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Airworthiness Release Qualified within 90 days.
• Must possess or have ability to obtain a U.S. Passport or equivalent within 90 days of starting position.
• Ability to speak/read/write in English.
• If hired, must be able to demonstrate that you are authorized to work in the US.

Additional Information

Delegation: In absence, responsibilities delegated to Manager of Maintenance.

Authorities: None

Supervisory Responsibility: This position leads others but does not have direct reports.

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, facsimile machines and filing cabinets.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is largely a sedentary role; however, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb up and down stairs; lift weight up to 25 lbs; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Security Clearance: All employees are required to pass the fingerprint-based criminal history records check (CHRC) per 49CFR1542.209 as well as a pre-employment drug screen.

AAP/EEO Statement: PSA Airlines is an equal opportunity employer; qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PSA Airlines is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affir

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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