Lead Aircraft Component Repair Technician
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Aircraft Maintenance/ Mechanic
Lead Aircraft Component Repair Technician
STS Technical Services is hiring a Lead Aircraft Component Repair Technician in Chatsworth, California, for a direct-hire opportunity supporting an FAA Part 145 component repair station.
This is a senior, hands-on technical role focused on aircraft accessory, hydraulic, pneumatic and electro-mechanical component repair. The Lead Aircraft Component Repair Technician will perform complex bench work, troubleshoot difficult repairs, direct daily shop-floor assignments and mentor junior technicians while supporting quality, compliance and return-to-service requirements.
- Job Title: Lead Aircraft Component Repair Technician
- Location: Chatsworth, California
- Work Arrangement: Onsite
- Employment Type: Direct Hire
- Reports To: General Manager / VP of Quality / Chief Inspector
- Compensation: Competitive salary with monthly production bonuses and quarterly earnings-sharing opportunities
The Lead Aircraft Component Repair Technician serves as the senior working technician on the repair shop floor.
The majority of this position is hands-on. You will personally inspect, troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, modify and functionally test aircraft accessory, hydraulic, pneumatic and electro-mechanical components.
You will also serve as the primary technical resource for difficult or unusual repairs, coordinate daily work assignments, review completed work packages and support airworthy return-to-service certification within the scope of the repair station’s Air Agency Certificate and your individual authorization.
Responsibilities- Perform hands-on inspection, troubleshooting, repair, overhaul, modification and functional testing of aircraft components
- Work with aircraft accessory, hydraulic, pneumatic and electro-mechanical systems
- Serve as the senior technical resource for difficult or unusual repairs
- Help technicians resolve technical problems using approved data and manufacturer specifications
- Direct and prioritize daily work for repair technicians and inspectors
- Ensure assigned work is completed safely, on schedule and to required quality standards
- Oversee and perform aircraft accessory and hydraulic component repairs and overhauls
- Review completed work packages
- Review non-conformance reports
- Review inspection buy-backs
- Review parts lists and completed repair work before final certification
- Execute and sign FAA Form 8130-3 documentation when authorized by repair station procedures and applicable certificate limitations
- Ensure repairs comply with approved procedures, technical data and manufacturer specifications
- Maintain compliance with 14 CFR Part 145
- Follow the Repair Station Manual and Quality Control Manual
- Maintain compliance with applicable Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins and technical publications
- Ensure proper use, calibration, control and storage of tools and test equipment
- Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records
- Follow customer requirements, safety standards and FAA regulations
- Enforce shop safety practices and cleanliness
- Follow Cal/OSHA and company safety requirements
- Communicate with customers, vendors and regulatory representatives regarding technical findings and work status
- Support new repair capabilities, special projects and other technical assignments as required
- Supervise repair technicians
- Set clear performance and quality expectations
- Hold team members accountable for completing compliant work on time
- Identify technical and professional development opportunities
- Mentor and coach junior technicians
- Provide feedback and support performance reviews
- Participate in corrective action and personnel decisions when required
- Review and approve parts lists and repair work completed by other technicians
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Five to seven years of aviation maintenance experience
- Significant hands-on experience within an FAA Part 145 repair station
- At least three years of leadership experience in repair station operations, inspection, quality assurance or regulatory compliance
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate strongly preferred
- Equivalent hands-on component repair experience within an FAA Part 145 repair station may be considered in place of an A&P Certificate
- Strong knowledge of FAA regulations
- Strong understanding of repair station operations and airworthiness requirements
- Knowledge of technical publications and aviation quality systems
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
- Advanced troubleshooting ability
- Experience reading and…
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