Lead, Maintenance Technician-2

TransMedics, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

TransMedics, Inc. is seeking a Lead Aircraft Technician to oversee maintenance for a fleet operating in a fast-paced Part 135 environment supporting life-saving organ transport.

You will coordinate daily maintenance, mentor technicians, troubleshoot complex systems, and ensure compliance with manufacturer data and FAA regulations. A strong technical leader is essential to sustain high safety and efficiency standards.

Qualifications

• FAA A&P certificate is required.
• 5+ years of experience maintaining corporate aircraft.
• Experience troubleshooting complex aircraft systems.
• Demonstrated leadership ability in a maintenance environment.
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations and industry best practices.
• Ability to lead by example within a team.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must possess own tools to support maintenance operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily maintenance activities for assigned aircraft and maintenance personnel.
• Perform scheduled inspections, routine maintenance, and unscheduled repairs on company aircraft.
• Troubleshoot airframe, engine, avionics, and aircraft systems to diagnose root causes and resolve discrepancies.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to maintenance technicians to ensure high‑quality workmanship and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure all maintenance tasks are completed in accordance with manufacturer manuals, data, procedures, and FAA regulations.
• Assist with maintenance planning and prioritization to maximize aircraft availability and dispatch reliability.
• Review maintenance documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Control and Quality for effective communication and support.
• Support Aircraft on Ground (AOG) recovery efforts.
• Promote a professional, safety‑focused work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

FAA A&P Certificate

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Job Description: We are seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Aircraft Technician to support the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of our fleet of Embraer Phenom 300 aircraft. This position serves as a working lead technician responsible for coordinating maintenance activities, mentoring technicians, troubleshooting complex aircraft discrepancies, and ensuring maintenance is completed in accordance with manufacturer instructions and FAA regulations. The ideal candidate is a strong technical leader who promotes professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence in a fast-paced Part 135 environment supporting life‑saving organ transport operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and coordinate daily maintenance activities for assigned aircraft and maintenance personnel.
• Perform scheduled inspections, routine maintenance, and unscheduled repairs on company aircraft.
• Troubleshoot airframe, engine, avionics, and aircraft systems to diagnose root causes and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to maintenance technicians to ensure high‑quality workmanship and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure all maintenance tasks are completed in accordance with manufacturer maintenance manuals, approved data, company procedures, and applicable FAA regulations.
• Assist with maintenance planning and prioritization to support maximum aircraft availability and dispatch reliability.
• Review completed maintenance documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Control and Quality to ensure effective communication and operational support.
• Support Aircraft on Ground (AOG) recovery efforts.
• Promote a professional, safety‑focused work environment emphasizing efficiency, organization, and teamwork.
• Assist in identifying process improvements and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the maintenance department.
• Ensure all work is performed to the highest industry standards while maintaining compliance with company policies and safety procedures.

BACKGROUND AND QUALIFICATIONS

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A'P) Certificate required.
• 5+ years of experience maintaining corporate aircraft.
• Prior experience troubleshooting complex aircraft systems and performing operationally critical maintenance.
• Demonstrated leadership ability in a maintenance environment.
• Strong working knowledge of FAA regulations and industry best practices.
• Ability to lead by example while working effectively within a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must possess own tools required to support aircraft maintenance operations.

Every Organ Wasted is a Life Not Saved.

TransMedics, Inc. is a commercial‑stage medical technology company transforming organ transplant therapy for patients worldwide. Our mission is to help save more patients’ lives by increasing access to viable donor organs for those who are awaiting an organ transplant. To accomplish this mission, we partner closely with transplant stakeholders worldwide and help expand their access to healthy donor organs, while delivering the highest quality technology, service, clinical care and outcomes. Driven by a passion for improving patient care, we make the impossible possible and keep our employees at the center of everything we do. Together, we strive to enhance the quality of life for transplant recipients and their families, fostering hope and healing in the journey toward better health.

Maximize your potential at TransMedics, Inc. www.TransMedics.com TransMedics is committed to equitable and transparent compensation. The expected hourly rate for this role is $42.50-$60.53, which represents the company’s current good‑faith estimate of compensation for this position. Actual hour rate will depend on factors such as, but not limited to, candidate experience, qualifications, skills, and the specific work location. Hourly roles may also be eligible for overtime, shift differentials, incentive programs, and our comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off, and wellness resources). We comply with all U.S. pay transparency laws and do not request or consider salary history.

Employee Benefit:

• Medical with Health Reimbursement Account through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of MA
• Dental
• Vision
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 401K Plan
• Pet insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

TransMedics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Welcome to TransMedics Careers! Our Vision is to help save more patients' lives by becoming the trusted partner to transplant stakeholders worldwide and delivering the highest quality technology, service and clinical care. TransMedics Group, Inc. (TMDX) is a commercial‑stage medical technology company transforming organ transplant therapy for end‑stage organ failure patients across multiple disease states. We developed the Organ Care System, or the OCS™, to replace a decades‑old standard of care that we believe is significantly limiting access to life‑saving transplant therapy for hundreds of thousands of patients worldwide. Our innovative OCS technology replicates many aspects of the organ’s natural living and functioning environment outside of the human body. As such, the OCS represents a paradigm shift that transforms organ preservation for transplantation from a static state to a dynamic environment that enables new capabilities, including organ optimization and assessment. In concert with our OCS technology platform and OCS Connect™ app, which enables TransMedics and transplant clinicians to efficiently track, coordinate & communicate resource logistics for donor organs procured and maintained on OCS™, TMDX launched its National OCS™ Program (NOP) in 2022: 16 regional hubs across the U.S. staffed by a dispersed workforce of experienced, on‑staff OCS Perfusion Specialists & Cardiothoracic and Abdominal Donor Procurement Surgeons. These resources are mobilized on‑demand via our own dedicated ground & aviation transportation logistics network, to retrieve and deliver allocated donor organs from anywhere in the U.S. – aiding U.S. Transplant Centers in bidding farewell to the time & distance limitations of cold storage & expand the pool of viable donor organs for their transplant recipients.