Lead Licensed Mechanic, Challenger

Standard Aero; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

Sign-on bonus

401(k) with company match

Paid time off from day one

Quarterly bonus opportunities

Health insurance

Life & AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Standard Aero in Augusta, GA is seeking a Lead Licensed Mechanic for Bombardier Challenger maintenance. You will lead a crew, plan work scopes, and ensure safety and quality across tasks. The role requires strong leadership, hands-on expertise, and a focus on process improvements.

You will mentor technicians, manage workload, and coordinate with the team to deliver reliable aircraft maintenance services on Challenger fleets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a licensed A&P Mechanic.
• Minimum 2 years of heavy maintenance experience on Bombardier Challenger aircraft.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience in an MRO environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a crew to ensure high performance and safety.
• Monitor hours charged to jobs and approve technicians' time on tasks.
• Pre-plan work scope and action plans for incoming jobs, including ordering parts as needed.
• Deploy resources and assign tasks to crew members efficiently.
• Serve as a technical expert on Challenger maintenance and perform hands-on work when required.

Skills

A&P license

Leadership

Mentoring

Scheduling

Safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Precision instruments

Engine calibration tools

Job description

Lead Licensed Mechanic, Challenger

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 Bombardier Challenger 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 assigned fleet types, performing hands-on maintenance as necessary.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a licensed A&P Mechanic
• Minimum 2 years of experience performing heavy maintenance on Bombardier Challenger aircraft
• Demonstrated leadership and/or supervisory experience in an MRO environment
• 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
• Experience performing heavy maintenance on Challenger 300/350/600/604/605/650
• 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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