Lead Technician – Engine MRO

CTS Engines; Florida; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CTS Engines, a leading jet engine maintenance provider, seeks a Lead Technician to supervise and coordinate technicians performing engine disassembly, inspection, repair, assembly, and installation. The role ensures compliance with manuals, data, and regulatory requirements while guiding teams and maintaining workflow.

Responsibilities include mentoring technicians, coordinating daily tasks, and ensuring accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum five years of turbine engine maintenance, repair, or overhaul experience.
• Previous lead technician or team coordinator experience preferred.
• FAA Powerplant certificate preferred.
• Experience interpreting maintenance manuals and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead engine and component maintenance activities within qualifications.
• Coordinate daily assignments with supervisor and prioritize work.
• Review maintenance manuals and service bulletins before tasks.
• Monitor progress and communicate delays or discrepancies.
• Ensure tools and materials are available before start.
• Support safe shift handovers and quality objectives.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to technicians.

Skills

Engine disassembly

Inspection & repair

Lead technician experience

Documentation accuracy

Safety leadership

English proficiency

Shift coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

FAA Mechanic Certificate (Powerplant preferred)

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

Electronic maintenance systems

Job description

Description

Location: Coral Springs, FL
Department: Operations
Reports To: Assigned Operations Supervisor or Value Stream Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

CTS Engines is a leading provider of jet engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul services, specializing in the test, repair, and overhaul of the CF6-50, CF6-80A, CF6-80C2, CF6-80E1, PW2000, and GP7200. Through advanced facilities, technology, and a highly skilled workforce, CTS Engines delivers comprehensive solutions tailored to its customers’ needs.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Lead Technician provides hands‑on technical leadership and coordinates the daily activities of assigned technicians performing engine and component disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair, assembly, and installation.

This role supports safe work practices, technical accuracy, productivity, and on‑time completion of assigned work. The Lead Technician guides and mentors team members, monitors work progress, and ensures tasks are performed in accordance with applicable maintenance manuals, approved technical data, company procedures, and regulatory requirements.

The Lead Technician partners with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Planning, and Materials to resolve issues and maintain workflow. Inspection, sign‑off, and return‑to‑service activities may be performed only within the individual’s documented qualifications and company authorization.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Execution and Work Coordination

• Perform and lead engine and component maintenance activities within assigned qualifications and authorizations.
• Coordinate daily assignments with the supervisor, considering production priorities, technician qualifications, tooling, materials, and work instructions.
• Review work packages, maintenance manuals, drawings, service bulletins, and other applicable technical data before starting assigned tasks.
• Monitor work progress and promptly communicate delays, technical discrepancies, resource shortages, and potential effects on delivery schedules.
• Confirm that required tools, equipment, materials, and current technical instructions are available before work begins.
• Identify discrepancies and coordinate their resolution with Quality, Engineering, and Operations. Do not authorize deviations from approved instructions.
• Support effective shift handovers by communicating work status, open discrepancies, outstanding tasks, and safety concerns.

Team Leadership and Development

• Provide daily technical guidance and reinforce expectations for safety, quality, workmanship, and productivity.
• Support onboarding and on‑the‑job training for technicians within assigned areas of expertise.
• Demonstrate proper maintenance practices and help technicians develop proficiency in assigned tasks.
• Provide supervisors with factual feedback on technician performance, training needs, and task readiness.
• Promote teamwork, professional communication, accountability, and timely reporting of concerns.

Quality, Documentation, and Safety

• Ensure assigned maintenance records, work cards, measurements, and labor entries are accurate, complete, and traceable.
• Verify completion of required process steps and coordinate required inspections before work advances.
• Reinforce tool control, calibration verification, parts identification, traceability, foreign object damage prevention, and housekeeping practices.
• Stop affected work and notify appropriate personnel when unsafe conditions, unclear instructions, or quality concerns are identified.
• Support compliance with company safety programs and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to reduce rework, improve workflow, and strengthen maintenance practices.

Requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of five years of relevant turbine engine maintenance, repair, or overhaul experience required.
• Previous experience as a lead technician, technical mentor, or team coordinator preferred.
• Experience with one or more engine platforms supported by CTS Engines preferred.
• FAA Mechanic Certificate with a Powerplant rating preferred.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting maintenance manuals, technical drawings, work instructions, and engine maintenance records.
• Experience working in an FAA Part 145 repair station environment preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong technical knowledge of engine disassembly, inspection, repair, and assembly processes within the assigned work area.
• Ability to coordinate multiple assignments and adjust priorities while maintaining safety and quality.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot technical issues and recognize when escalation is required.
• Strong communication, coaching, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English sufficiently to interpret technical instructions, complete maintenance records, and communicate effectively.
• Working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office, and electronic maintenance or production systems.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation and procedural compliance.
• Ability to work effectively under production demands and time constraints.
• Willingness to work overtime, different shifts, and weekends as business needs require.
• Personal hand tools may be required in accordance with company tooling requirements. Specialized tooling is provided by the company.
• A valid driver’s license is required when assigned duties involve operating company vehicles.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre‑employment requirements, including background verification and required drug testing.
• Employees performing covered safety‑sensitive functions are subject to applicable drug and alcohol testing requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is primarily performed in an engine maintenance and overhaul shop. Employees may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, vibration, fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, and elevated noise levels. Occasional outdoor work may involve varying weather conditions.

• Follow applicable safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• When assigned work requires respirator use, satisfy applicable medical evaluation, fit‑testing, and training requirements.
• Work flexible hours and shifts as operational needs require.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The following demands are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Frequently stand, walk, use hands to handle tools and components, and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently lift or move up to 11 pounds (5 kg) and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds (22.7 kg), using assistance or lifting equipment as required.
• Perform tasks requiring close vision, distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, focus adjustment, and color differentiation where necessary.
• Communicate effectively in a shop environment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CTS Engines is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.