Senior A&P Lead Mechanic: Mentor Techs & Safety

AAR Corp; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonus

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Job summary

AAR Corp. is seeking a Lead Mechanic to supervise a maintenance crew in a heavy aircraft hangar environment in Greensboro, NC. You will ensure proper work instructions, materials, and safety compliance for each task and mentor junior technicians.

The role requires an FAA A&P certificate, strong knowledge of aircraft systems, and the ability to read drawings and IPC procedures. Tools ownership and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years’ experience performing as an accomplished aircraft mechanic on heavy commercial aircraft, or 1 year previously demonstrated ability within AAR.
• Capable of interpreting drawings and blueprints to accomplish a specific task.
• Must have good general knowledge of flight controls, rigging, aircraft systems, landing gear, engines, and hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that every person assigned to a job has the correct work instructions, tools, PPE and applicable references available and is familiar with what is required to complete the task.
• Assure proper documentation for work performed by assigned employees, reflecting the status of the job.
• Directly oversee the work performed by any individuals who are unfamiliar with the methods, techniques, practices, aids, equipment, and tools used to perform any maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations.
• Verify qualifications of assigned employees to ensure only properly trained and qualified employees are assigned to each task.
• Assure accurate accomplishment of work by assigned employee.
• Assure work performed in accordance with all manuals, procedures, and data.
• Review work performed by assigned technicians prior to submission to inspection for acceptance.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental compliance.
• Conduct start of shift meetings to inform team members of any day to day issues.
• Provide an accurate and complete turnover to next shift lead and supervision for proper visit tracking.
• Work side by side with mechanics requiring training or mentoring.
• Work maintenance tasks as time allows and be involved in significant events.
• Provide development of assigned technicians by providing OJT or mentoring as necessary for new or entry-level assigned technicians.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Blueprint reading

English proficiency

Education

FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate

Tools

Own tools

Job description

AAR Corp. is seeking a Lead Mechanic to supervise a maintenance crew in a heavy aircraft hangar environment in Greensboro, NC. You will ensure proper work instructions, materials, and safety compliance for each task and mentor junior technicians.

The role requires an FAA A&P certificate, strong knowledge of aircraft systems, and the ability to read drawings and IPC procedures. Tools ownership and teamwork are essential for success.