A&P Mechanic Lead

Seeking an experienced Lead A&P Mechanic to oversee aircraft maintenance activities while providing technical leadership and mentorship to a team of maintenance professionals. This position is responsible for coordinating workflow, ensuring quality and compliance standards are met, and assisting with maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and modifications on a variety of aircraft. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

• Lead and coordinate daily maintenance activities to support production schedules and operational goals.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to maintenance team members.
• Assign work, monitor progress, and ensure tasks are completed efficiently and accurately.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft and aircraft systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair airframe, engine, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Conduct inspections in accordance with FAA regulations and company procedures.
• Review maintenance work to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Read and interpret maintenance manuals, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical data.
• Complete and review maintenance documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate with management, quality personnel, and other departments to resolve maintenance issues.
• Promote a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Support aircraft modifications, major repairs, and return-to-service activities.

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License required.
• Minimum 7 years of hands‑on aircraft maintenance experience.
• Previous corporate/business aviation experience OR leadership experience supervising teams of 5 or more direct reports.
• Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical data.
• Working knowledge of FAA regulations, maintenance procedures, and documentation requirements.
• Must possess strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Must have own tools required to perform assigned duties.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and flexible schedules as needed.

• Previous experience in a Lead Mechanic, Crew Lead, Supervisor, or Team Lead role.
• Experience in an MRO, service center, corporate aviation, military, or commercial aircraft maintenance environment.
• Experience with major inspections, modifications, and heavy maintenance events.
• Ability to lead projects and coordinate multiple maintenance activities simultaneously.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior technicians.