Lead, Mechanic - Combustors

StandardAero; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare

401(k) with company match; up to 5%

Paid Time Off starting on day one

Bonus opportunities

Health- & Dependent Care Flexible SpP

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Life & AD&D Insurance

Learning & Training opportunities

Job summary

StandardAero is hiring a Lead Mechanic to serve as a working lead, directing day-to-day department functions and hands-on component maintenance from induction through final release. You’ll support production flow, coordinate teams, and drive improvements across the shop floor.

The role requires 5+ years of aircraft maintenance experience in MRO, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of aircraft maintenance experience in induction, disassembly, inspection, and assembly in MRO settings.
• 1+ year of Microsoft Office experience (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Support daily production flow, and shift coordination.
• Lead daily stand-ups and represent the cell in production and cross‑functional meetings.
• Monitor training progress, maintain skills matrices, and support employee development.
• Review timesheets, labor utilization, and production performance metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, COPQ reduction, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Engineering and support teams to resolve technical and workflow issues.
• Oversee preventive maintenance and calibration activities to ensure compliance.
• Perform component induction, documentation review, and AD/mod status verification.
• Disassemble, inspect, repair, assemble, and document components in accordance with technical specifications.
• Apply maintenance manuals, technical data, blueprints, and support test cell operations as needed.

Skills

Communication

Mentoring/Training

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.

As a Lead Mechanic, you will serve as a working lead and be responsible for leading the day-to-day functions of the department. You’ll be supporting production flow, team coordination, and hands‑on component maintenance from induction through final release.

What You’ll Do

• Support daily production flow, and shift coordination.
• Lead daily stand‑ups and represent the cell in production and cross‑functional meetings.
• Monitor training progress, maintain skills matrices, and support employee development.
• Review timesheets, labor utilization, and production performance metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, COPQ reduction, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Engineering and support teams to resolve technical and workflow issues.
• Oversee preventive maintenance and calibration activities to ensure compliance.
• Perform component induction, documentation review, and AD/mod status verification.
• Disassemble, inspect, repair, assemble, and document components in accordance with technical specifications.
• Apply maintenance manuals, technical data, blueprints, and support test cell operations as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of aircraft maintenance experience performing induction, disassembly, inspection, and assembly in a production, maintenance, repair, or overhaul (MRO) environment.
• At least 1 year of Microsft Office experience - Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to sit or stand for at least 50% of shift.

Desired Skills

• Experience using production, ERP, or MRO systems to document labor hours, materials, and work instructions.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.
• Experience training or mentoring mechanics.

Benefits That Make Life Better

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities

About Us

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.