Lead Airframe & Powerplant Technician

STS Aviation Services is hiring Lead Airframe & Powerplant Technicians for its aircraft base maintenance team at its overhaul and repair station in Melbourne, Florida. These are direct full-time positions working predominantly on Airbus aircraft.

• Valid A&P licence required
• Valid driver's licence
• Ability to obtain an airport licence, pass a background check and obtain all necessary badging
• Minimum 4 years' experience as an A&P Technician maintaining commercial and/or large regional aircraft; comparable military experience is acceptable
• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Lead A&P Technician or Supervisor

• Willing and able to work whatever shift and schedule is required
• Not under a doctor's care with limited work restrictions
• Able to ascend and descend ladders, stairs and work stands unassisted
• Able to bend, kneel, crawl and stoop frequently in confined spaces and lift up to 50 pounds unassisted
• Willing to work in changing climate conditions and moderate noise levels
• Excellent communication and people skills, and good judgement in a team environment and in aircraft maintenance and safety
• Problem-solving and organisational skills, and the ability to read and understand company and manufacturer manuals
• Must currently be authorised to work in the United States

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• 401(k) programme

STS Aviation Services operates state-of-the-art aircraft hangars, interior modification facilities and more than 40 line maintenance stations in the United States and abroad, blending a growing portfolio of MRO services into aircraft maintenance, engineering and modification solutions for the global aviation industry. More information is available at or on .