Lead Licensed Mechanic, APU

StandardAero; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation & Sign-On Bonus

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Quarterly Bonus

Health & Dependent Care FSA

Disability Insurance

Life & AD&D Insurance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

StandardAero in Augusta, GA is seeking a Lead Licensed Mechanic, APU to join our Business Aviation MRO team. You will lead a crew dedicated to Honeywell APU maintenance, mentor technicians, and ensure safe, high-quality work.

As Crew Chief in the absence of the supervisor, you will pre-plan work, manage parts orders, review work orders, and serve as a technical expert on APUs, performing hands-on maintenance as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience performing heavy maintenance on Auxiliary Power Units.
• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Licensed Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic.
• Experience overhauling the Honeywell 36-150 APU.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

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; manage discipline when necessary.
• Pre-plan work scope and action plans for incoming jobs, including parts ordering.
• Deploy resources and assign tasks efficiently.
• Use hand tools, precision measuring instruments, gauges, and engine calibration test equipment.
• Maintain all job orders paperwork and conduct final QA review of work orders.
• Monitor progressive sign-offs to ensure tasks are completed satisfactorily.
• Serve as a technical expert on Auxiliary Power Units and perform hands-on maintenance.

Skills

A&P Mechanic

Team leadership

Maintenance planning

Technical troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Honeywell 36-150 APU

Job description

Lead Licensed Mechanic, APU

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

Your work ties us all together, helping our teams function and operate. Experience opportunities to learn and be a part of an organization that has your back. And with competitive compensation and total rewards, you’ll also enjoy our great perks.

Working in our Augusta, GA Business Aviation MRO, this Lead Mechanic will serve on a team dedicated to Honeywell APU 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 Auxiliary Power Units, performing hands-on maintenance as necessary.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience performing heavy maintenance on Auxiliary Power Units
• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Licensed Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic
• Experience overhauling the Honeywell 36-150 APU
• 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 servicing Honeywell APUs
• Experience creating job cards and work order books
• 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:

• Relocation and Sign-On Bonus Eligible
• 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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