On-Site Aircraft Modification Lead

MTech, LLC; Wichita, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Flexible work schedule

Paid Time Off including Holidays, PTO,

Immediate 401(k) eligibility

Full Healthcare Eligibility including

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Employee Referral Bonus

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Critical Illness, Accident coverage

Company culture and atmosphere

Job summary

Magee Technologies (MTech) in Wichita, KS, seeks an Aircraft Field Modification Lead to coordinate complex aircraft modification projects across engineering, depot, OEM partners, and customers.

Lead translation of modification designs into executable installation plans, manage parts, schedules, and ensure FAA/DoD compliance. Travel to modification facilities as required to support execution and problem solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aviation Maintenance Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 10+ years of experience supporting DoW aircraft modification, sustainment, or integration programs.
• Advanced knowledge of aircraft systems (e.g., avionics, electrical, ECS, propulsion, and structures).
• Familiarity with technical data interpretation (drawings, wiring diagrams, installation instructions).
• Must have relevant experience working in depot, MRO, or OEM environments.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active Secret or Higher Clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned aircraft modification projects, acting as the interface between engineering design authority, program management, depot/MRO execution teams, OEM partners, and customer representatives.
• Independently coordinate modification planning, kit deliveries, technical data packages, and installation sequencing.
• Track Engineering redlines, Technical Directives, Service Bulletins, and retrofit directives.
• Provide on-site engineering oversight and expertise during aircraft induction, modification execution, functional test, and return-to-service activities.
• Interface between engineering teams and field/depot personnel to clarify installation instructions and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate redlines, as-built configuration updates, and discrepancy reports.
• Support configuration management in accordance with program and regulatory requirements.
• Validate part numbers, configuration applicability, and revision alignment prior to installation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable FAA, DoD, OEM, and airworthiness standards.
• Travel to modification sites as required to monitor installation progress and support troubleshooting.
• Facilitate cross-functional coordination meetings
• Verify installation compliance with drawings and directives

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Magee Technologies (MTech) in Wichita, KS, seeks an Aircraft Field Modification Lead to coordinate complex aircraft modification projects across engineering, depot, OEM partners, and customers.

Lead translation of modification designs into executable installation plans, manage parts, schedules, and ensure FAA/DoD compliance. Travel to modification facilities as required to support execution and problem solving.