Lead Mechanic Combustors

StandardAero; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k match

Paid Time Off (PTO) starting day one

Bonus opportunities

Health & Dependent Care FSAs

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Training opportunities

Job summary

StandardAero in Miami, FL seeks a Lead Mechanic to serve as a working lead, guiding day-to-day department functions from induction through final release. You will support production flow, coordinate teams, and perform hands-on component maintenance.

The role requires strong MRO experience, ability to read and apply manuals, and a focus on safety and quality in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of aircraft maintenance in induction, disassembly, inspection, and assembly in MRO.
• At least 1 year of Microsoft 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team leadership

English fluency

Communication

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 Microsoft 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.