Aircraft Restoration & Maintenance Lead

On behalf of our partner company, Freeman Jet, LLC., we are seeking an experienced Aircraft Restoration & Maintenance Lead to oversee and drive a complex 12 - 24 month Grumman Albatross aircraft restoration and maintenance project. In this role, you will lead a dedicated team of technicians, blend hands-on craftsmanship with project management, and ensure all work adheres to the highest standards of safety, quality, and FAA regulatory compliance.

• Direct, mentor, and supervise a team of A&P mechanics and structures technicians in daily restoration and maintenance operations.
• Delegate tasks based on individual strengths, track project progress, and manage shop floor workflow.
• Update the project board to reflect milestones and objectives
• Foster a culture of safety, quality craftsmanship, and continuous improvement.

• Serve as the primary technical and operational lead for the restoration, overhaul, and modification project.
• Develop project timelines, set milestone goals, monitor budgets, and ensure resources are aligned to meet delivery schedules.
• Work with the team to source, order, negotiate, and track rare, obsolete, or long-lead restoration components, raw materials, and hardware.

• Oversee complex structural repairs, sheet metal fabrication, component overhauls, and system installations.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, structural repair manuals (SRMs), blueprint schematics, and technical specifications.
• Conduct thorough inspections and troubleshoot complex mechanical, structural, or systems issues during the restoration process.
• Ensure all maintenance and restoration work complies with FAA regulations, airworthiness directives, and company standards.
• Oversee proper documentation, logbook entries, sign-offs, and discrepancy sheets.
• Collaborate with inspectors to ensure work passes rigorous quality standards prior to return to service.

• 5-10 years of experience as an A&P mechanic.
• Experience supervising two or more line maintenance technicians
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to delegate effectively and motivate a team under project deadlines.
• Ability to read & understand technical manuals, drawings, and reference material.
• Proven ability to manage project schedules, coordinate cross-functional tasks, and keep team members focused on project goals.
• Must be a self-starter, able to work with little to no guidance.
• Must have your own tools and toolbox.
• Must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

• Radial engine experience
• Sheet metal fabrication experience
• Structural repair & modification, experience.

Pay Rate: $100k - $175k depending on experience and technical ability.