Lead Licensed Mechanic, Hawker

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) match

Job summary

Standard Aero in Augusta, GA is seeking a Lead Licensed Mechanic for Hawker aircraft maintenance within our MRO team.

You will lead a crew, mentor technicians, pre-plan work scopes, deploy resources, and ensure safety and quality by hands-on maintenance on Hawker fleets. The position emphasizes leadership, accountability, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a licensed A&P Mechanic.
• Minimum 2 years of experience performing heavy maintenance on Hawker aircraft.
• Demonstrated leadership and/or supervisory experience in an MRO environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

A&P License

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Lead Licensed Mechanic, Hawker

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 Textron Hawker 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 Hawker 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 Hawker 400, 900, 4000.
• 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