Lead Mechanic - Systems

Aviation Technical Services; Kansas City (MO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in aviation maintenance seeks a Lead Mechanic to oversee aircraft service and repair operations. This role involves ensuring compliance with federal regulations, leading maintenance tasks, and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aircraft maintenance, hold an A&P certification, and possess leadership skills. Join a company that values quality, safety, and employee development, offering a supportive work environment and opportunities for growth. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the aviation industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical/Pharmacy Plans

401(k) with Employer Matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Incentive Program

Discounts on Services and Products

Career Development Programs

Qualifications

• A&P certification required for overseeing aircraft maintenance.
• 4 years of recent commercial aircraft maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance tasks ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Lead maintenance activities and provide mentorship to team members.

Skills

Aircraft Maintenance

Regulatory Compliance

Team Leadership

Technical Data Usage

Education

Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certification

4+ Years of Aircraft Maintenance Experience

Job description

MCI, 11268 N Convair Dr, Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America Req #1153

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

We are Trusted Partners | Supporting Flight. Our more than 52 years of success is the result of our employees who have dedicated themselves to providing unmatched quality, service and safety in aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul. Being a part of ATS offers an opportunity to build meaningful partnerships, innovate new ideas, do the right thing, and make our company a great place to work!

SUMMARY: The Lead Mechanic oversees the maintenance tasks in the service, repair, and overhaul of aircraft to ensure airworthiness. Ensures timely completion of tasks and provides training and mentorship for an assigned function area. Assists with Maintenance Supervisor responsibilities for short periods of time.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures all tasks are promptly completed in compliance with federal regulations, customer guidelines, and company policies.
• Reviews required customer and FAA paperwork to ensure proper maintenance updates and compliance with applicable regulations and customer requirements.
• Leads the maintenance, preventative maintenance, or alteration of, or approve and return to service, any aircraft, or part thereof, only for which that Lead is rated and has satisfactorily performed the work concerned at an earlier date.
• Performs maintenance tasks as required and becomes an active member of the crew.
• Conducts crew meetings to ensure communication regarding work, safety, and quality.
• Uses technical data to order parts and ensure material is effective for aircraft being installed on. Ensures all parts for specialty area are ordered in a timely manner.
• Ensures Engineering is submitted in a timely manner as needed.
• Responsible for keeping all assigned areas clean and audit ready. Identifies and eliminates hazards that pose a risk to employee safety and quality. Ensures compliance with safety requirements.
• Responsible for on-time delivery in assigned skill set in coordination with other skill sets.
• Monitors and corrects routine and non-routine labor hours prior to exceeding allotted estimated hours.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of four (4) years’ recent commercial aircraft maintenance and/or MRO experience preferred.
• Applicable Repairman, Airframe, or Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification required.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND DEXTERITY:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit, stand, and walk; use their hands and arms; and talk or hear; and focus on objects close up. The employee may be required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may also be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Compensation:

The base rate for this position is $30.00-$44.50 an hour, exclusive of benefits or potential bonuses. This position is eligible for an annual corporate bonus. If you are hired at ATS, your final base hourly rate will be based on factors such as skills, education and/or experience. In addition to those factors – we consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range noted above is the full base hourly range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a generous benefits package, as detailed below.

ATS offers employees a wide range of benefit options to support the health and financial security of their families.

Health: To give employees flexibility to select the coverage that best meets their family’s needs, ATS offers a choice of comprehensive medical/pharmacy plans, dental and vision plans, health and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and voluntary benefits including accident and critical illness.

Financial: The ATS 401(k) plan includes employer matching contributions and a variety of investment options to help employees reach their financial goals. Employees also have access to financial advisors at no cost for personalized, professional, licensed assistance. ATS provides company-paid life and disability insurance, with an option to purchase more. Other available benefits include legal services and discounted home and pet insurance.

Time-Off: ATS supports employee work-life balance by providing paid-time off (PTO) and paid holidays, as well as paid parental leave. PTO accruals start at 80 hours per year and employees receive 64 hours of holiday leave throughout the year.

Incentive Program: ATS employees are eligible for an incentive plan based upon their role within the organization.

Tuition/License Assistance: ATS offers a generous tuition reimbursement program including Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) student loan repayment, Airframe/Powerplant (A&P) certification (coursework and/or testing), and business-related degrees.

Employee Assistance Program: ATS makes access to support easy for our employees and their families through our Employee Assistance Program, with confidential 24/7 counseling and referrals, for help with challenges that life can bring.

Discounts: ATS has partnered with local and national vendors to provide employees with discounts on entertainment, mobile phones and service, computer hardware and software, gym memberships, rental cars, and more.

Career Development: The ATS Academy programs offer both technical skills and leadership training opportunities for those looking to add skills to their technical toolbox or move into a leadership role. Our Apprenticeship Program offers robust on-the-job training for anyone looking to begin a career in aviation maintenance.

EEO EMPLOYER STATEMENT: ATS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state, or local laws. ATS is also committed to protecting its applicants for employment and independent contractors from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications or business necessity will be adhered to where appropriate. As part of our equal employment opportunity policy, ATS will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, Armed Forces veterans and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.