Aircraft Maintenance Technician Lead
Job in
New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA
Listed on 2026-10-19
Listing for:
Breeze Airways
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-19
Job specializations:
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Transportation
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Airport Operations & Services
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description
Role Overview
The Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) is responsible for assigning, leading, directing or approving the work of other AMTs under their supervision, and participates in the performance of work as required. The Lead AMT reports to a Line Maintenance Supervisor and carries out instructions as assigned in accordance with FAA regulations and Breeze policy and procedures.
Key Responsibilities- Assign, lead and direct the work of the AMTs under their supervision.
- Ensure all work performed and maintenance duties comply with the Breeze General Maintenance Manual (GMM) and company policy and procedures.
- Take responsibility and accountability for all work performed at the local station.
- Communicate aircraft status with Maintenance Operations Control (MOC).
- Complete all appropriate Breeze forms on work assigned and performed.
- Properly handle all parts, units, assemblies and aircraft while in the repair process.
- Ensure all documentation is kept current as to open discrepancies and completed corrective actions, and complete all associated and required documentation for maintenance work performed or inspections conducted accurately and correctly.
- Submit personal OJT task cards on time and accurately.
- Maintain the work area in a safe, clean and operative condition and ensure all tools are accounted for on completion of assigned tasks; properly care for and use tooling and equipment used for aircraft maintenance.
- Notify the Maintenance Supervisor and all other appropriate Team Members of any condition that would compromise the airworthiness of Breeze aircraft.
- Maintain a valid Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate, or Repairman Certificate, and keep the certificate available for inspection by the FAA, NTSB or a Breeze Supervisor/Manager.
- Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by Maintenance Leadership, MOC and/or the DOM.
- Achieve performance measures and adhere to established standards in line with the Breeze Aviation Group values of Safety, Kindness, Integrity, Ingenuity and Excellence.
- Current, valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant licence (A&P) with no history of infractions and recent experience on commercial aircraft types.
- High school diploma or equivalent educational achievement; a degree in Aerospace, Aviation Maintenance or Business is preferred.
- Valid driver's licence and a valid passport with no travel restrictions.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a SIDA badge in accordance with TSA requirements.
- Experience 5+ years of aviation maintenance experience maintaining commercial aircraft.
- Ability to read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals and specifications.
- Preferred: understanding and working knowledge of FAA regulations including FAR Part 121 operations.
- Preferred: experience maintaining Airbus A220 and Embraer E-Jet family aircraft.
- Preferred: familiarity with an airline Maintenance Information System (MIS) such as TRAX.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Authorisation to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.
- Flexible and willing to work days, nights, weekends, holidays and overtime if needed, and willing to travel 20% of the time.
- Must pass a DOT pre-employment drug test, a TSA-required fingerprint-based criminal history records check and a Breeze background check.
- Entry pay based on experience and established criteria, up to $39.00 starting pay.
- $2.00 shift differential when working from 9:00 PM to 7:30 AM.
- Health, vision and dental cover for full-time Team Members.
- Health Savings Account with Breeze employee match.
- 401(k) with Breeze employee match.
- Generous paid time off.
- Travel on Breeze and other airlines.
Requisition reference: JR100215.
Physical demands and working conditions:…
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