Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician · CRJ200

Waltzing Matilda Aviation, LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision

Relocation assistance

Per diem for induction

Job summary

WALTZING MATILDA AVIATION LLC seeks a Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician for the CRJ200, based at Dallas Love Field. You will oversee the fleet, witness work packages, and own the discrepancy list from inspection through acceptance.

Role includes station setup at Dallas, daily line maintenance, and CF34-3B1 engine program management. Travel, relocation assistance, and per diem are provided.

Qualifications

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate (in good standing) required.
• 7+ years on CRJ200/CL-65 with CF34-3B1 experience in heavy check and line environments.
• Experience working under Part 121 or Part 135 continuous airworthiness program.
• Eligible for inspection item authorization.
• Willing to relocate to Dallas–Fort Worth area.

Responsibilities

• Represent operator through heavy check, refurbishment, and return to service; own discrepancy list from inspection to acceptance.
• Audit FAA conformity records, ADs, SB status, and life-limited part traceability.
• Coordinate buyer modification program (interior, connectivity, livery).
• Lead technical acceptance; stand up station facilities and tooling.
• Run day-to-day line maintenance and manage MEL/deferrals; administer CF34-3B1 engine program.
• Recruit, train, and supervise a small technician team; support FAA conformity inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Travel readiness

Station management

Part 121/135 experience

Conformity auditing

Education

FAA A&P certificate

Tools

CF34-3B1 engine program experience

Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4 avionics

Job description

WALTZING MATILDA AVIATION LLC

Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician · CRJ200

Dallas Love Field (KDAL) · $180,000 base · Full-time · Relocation and per diem provided · Reports to the Director of Maintenance

Waltzing Matilda Aviation is an FAA Part 135 aircraft management and charter operator. We are adding the CRJ200 to our certificate for a charter program based at Dallas Love Field, and we are hiring the technician who will own the fleet — first through an extended induction and refurbishment assignment at the maintenance facility, then as the senior maintenance presence at the Dallas line station.

THE ROLE

Phase one · Resident technical representative

From Q4 2026 through delivery. On-site at the maintenance facility, with travel and per diem covered.

• Represent the operator through heavy check, refurbishment and return to service. Witness and verify work packages, and own the discrepancy list from initial inspection through final acceptance.
• Audit records for FAA conformity: airworthiness directive and service bulletin status, life-limited part traceability, and 8130-3s.
• Coordinate the buyer modification program — interior, connectivity and livery.
• Lead technical acceptance.

Phase two · Dallas base

From entry into service. Based at Dallas Love Field (KDAL).

• Stand up the station: hangar, tooling, ground support equipment, and parts provisioning.
• Run day-to-day line maintenance and own compliance under the continuous airworthiness maintenance program — scheduled inspections, deferrals and MEL management, required inspection items, and mechanical interruption reporting.
• Administer the CF34-3B1 engine program: utilization reporting, borescope and trend monitoring, and engine change coordination.
• Recruit, train and supervise a small technician team.
• Support FAA conformity inspections and proving flights as the type is added to the certificate.

WHAT WE REQUIRE

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate in good standing.
• Seven or more years on the CRJ200 / CL-65 platform with CF34-3B1 experience, across both heavy check and line environments.
• Demonstrated work under a Part 121 or Part 135 continuous airworthiness maintenance program.
• Strong records and technical publications discipline.
• Eligible to hold required inspection item authorization.
• A track record of running a station or a shift with minimal supervision.
• Valid passport and the ability to travel and work outside the United States for extended periods.
• Willing to relocate to the Dallas–Fort Worth area.
• Eligible for a TSA criminal history records check and for DOT and FAA drug and alcohol testing under 14 CFR Part 120. Valid driver's license.

PREFERRED

• Inspection Authorization; engine run and taxi qualification on type.
• Experience supporting a type addition to a Part 135 certificate, including conformity inspection.
• Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4 avionics.
• Established relationships with CRJ maintenance providers and parts suppliers.

COMPENSATION

• $180,000 base salary
• Travel and per diem fully covered for the induction assignment; relocation assistance to Dallas.
• Health, dental and vision. Paid time off.

Waltzing Matilda Aviation LLC is an equal opportunity employer.