Maintenance Lead (Night Shift)

Thrive Aviation; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Aviation in Las Vegas, NV seeks an Aircraft Maintenance Lead to supervise a team of technicians responsible for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on FAA Part 135 business aircraft. You will plan tasks, ensure FAA compliance, and drive safety and quality.

The ideal candidate has current A&P certification, at least five years in aircraft maintenance including two in a supervisory role, and strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Current A&P Certificate required.
• At least 5 years of aircraft maintenance with 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge of FAA regulations and Part 135 maintenance requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Attention to safety and a commitment to quality.
• Corridor experience preferred.
• Familiarity with MS Word, Excel and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a shift of maintenance technicians to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on our fleet of FAA Part 135 business aircraft.
• Plan and prioritize maintenance tasks to ensure timely completion while minimizing aircraft downtime.
• Ensure that maintenance tasks are performed in accordance with FAA regulations, manufacturer's recommendations, and company policies and procedures.
• Evaluate and recommend new equipment or procedures to improve safety, efficiency, or reliability.
• Coordinate with outside vendors and service providers for timely and cost-effective maintenance.
• Ensure technicians have tools, equipment, and supplies needed to perform their jobs.
• Provide technical guidance and mentor maintenance technicians.
• Train and develop technicians to improve skills and safety awareness.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a safety culture.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Team player

Time management

Education

A&P Certificate (FAA)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Teams

Job description

As an Aircraft Maintenance Lead, you will be responsible for leading a team of maintenance technicians to ensure that our aircraft are maintained and repaired to the highest safety and quality standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage a shift of maintenance technicians to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on our fleet of FAA Part 135 business aircraft.
• Plan and prioritize maintenance tasks to ensure timely completion while minimizing aircraft downtime.
• Ensure that maintenance tasks are performed in accordance with FAA regulations, manufacturer's recommendations, and company policies and procedures.
• Evaluate and recommend new equipment or procedures to improve the safety, efficiency, or reliability of maintenance operations.
• Coordinate with outside vendors and service providers to ensure that maintenance tasks are performed in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Ensure that maintenance technicians have the necessary tools, equipment, and supplies to perform their jobs effectively and efficiently.
• Provide technical guidance and support to maintenance technicians, as needed.
• Train and mentor maintenance technicians to improve their technical skills and safety awareness.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of maintenance operations.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and standards and promote a safety culture within the maintenance team.
• Other duties as assigned by the management team based on business needs.

Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to walk or stand on level and/or inclined surfaces up to three (3) hours per day and sit for up to five (5) hours per day.
• May be required to lift up to 30 lbs. to the height of 4 feet and up to 20 lbs. to a height of 7 feet.
• May be required to carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds.
• On occasion, must be able to lift up to 80 pounds.
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp, or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
• Must be able to routinely climb / descend stairs.

Experience and Qualifications

The most successful candidate in the position will meet most, if not all, of the following criteria.

• Current A&P Certificate required.
• At least 5 years of experience in aircraft maintenance, with at least 2 years of experience in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge of FAA regulations and requirements for maintenance of Part 135 business aircraft.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to safety.
• Corridor experience preferred.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Familiarity with software such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Teams.
• Must be a team player.
• Must be able to work well under pressure.
• Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours, as needed.