Lead Aircraft Mechanic & SME: Mentor & Maintain Airworthiness

Flightstar; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Flightstar in Jacksonville, FL seeks an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Lead to supervise a crew in servicing and repairing aircraft and engines to airworthiness standards per FAA guidelines. You will mentor junior mechanics through on‑the‑job training and ensure safe, compliant work with proper data and parts tagging.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Production Control, verifying data availability, reviewing non‑routine work cards, and using AMROS for parts and documentation.

Qualifications

• Five years in aircraft maintenance with FAA knowledge preferred.
• HS diploma or GED required; B737/A320 familiarity preferred.
• FAA A&P license in good standing preferred or eligible.
• Proficient with Flightstar AMROS ERP and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the crew in servicing and repairing aircraft and engines per FAA standards.
• Ensure proper parts tagging and accurate routing per SOPs.
• Verify availability of FAA data and coordinate with Production Control.
• Mentor juniors through OJT and maintain task quality and timeliness.
• Review non-routine work cards and estimate maintenance needs precisely.
• Monitor workflow and documentation; support shift turnovers as needed.
• Communicate with customers to secure approvals for work estimates.
• Perform tasks like removing/installing engines and adjusting systems.
• Use AMROS and technical manuals to locate components and instructions.
• Stay current on regulatory training and company safety requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

General Familiarization for B737 or A320

Tools

AMROS ERP

POU vending systems

Maintenance manuals research

Job description

Flightstar in Jacksonville, FL seeks an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Lead to supervise a crew in servicing and repairing aircraft and engines to airworthiness standards per FAA guidelines. You will mentor junior mechanics through on‑the‑job training and ensure safe, compliant work with proper data and parts tagging.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Production Control, verifying data availability, reviewing non‑routine work cards, and using AMROS for parts and documentation.