Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician; SBD
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Engineering
Aircraft Maintenance/ Mechanic, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
About Sun Country Airlines We’re not your average airline. We’re agile, resilient, and full of unique opportunity. Here, you can grow as part of an ambitious team that safely and collectively supports each other, our travelers, and our community. Together, we’re making travel more attainable. With more than 40 years of Minnesota roots, we’re a unique hybrid low-cost carrier offering diverse services including scheduled flights to destinations across the U.S., Canada, Central America, and the Caribbean, as well as charter and cargo operations around the world.
At Sun Country, you’ll be part of a growing airline and an enthusiastic team focused on connecting our community with their favorite people and places.
Sun Country Airlines provides the resources and support our employees need to succeed. Besides working at a great and growing company, as a Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician you’ll enjoy these benefits and more:
- Comprehensive benefit package including dental and vision
- PPO and high deductible health plans
- Health savings accounts (HSA and FSA)
- Dependent Care
- Starting day one free standby and discounted travel privileges for employees, family, & friends
- 401(k) match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program including counseling for employees and their family
- Fitness incentive and Stop Smoking Support
This position is represented by the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association. The compensation schedule is based on the collective bargaining agreement.
Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician OverviewThe Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician is a working member of the Aircraft Maintenance Technician group who provides technical leadership, coordination, and work direction to assigned Aircraft Maintenance Technicians. This role serves as the primary liaison between maintenance personnel, production control, and maintenance leadership while ensuring aircraft maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with FAA regulations and Company procedures.
EssentialRoles and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Lead, direct, and approve the work of assigned Aircraft Maintenance Technicians
- Act as the interface between supervisors/managers and assigned group members
- Coordinate maintenance activities with Production Control and Maintenance Coordinators
- Provide technical support and guidance to assigned mechanics
- Coordinate staffing and overtime needs with management
- Track, update, and communicate task progress and ready times
- Research technical issues and expedite parts availability
- Assign scheduled maintenance tasks and non routine work based on skill, workload, and timelines
- Participate in daily maintenance planning and shift turnover meetings
- Monitor maintenance progress to ensure airworthiness and schedule compliance
- Coordinate aircraft movements, parking, and hangar activity
- Support troubleshooting and resolution of aircraft discrepancies
- Ensure proper documentation, parts usage, and work sign off
- Maintain housekeeping standards for hangars, tooling, and equipment
- Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to perform all duties of an Aircraft Maintenance Technician
- Strong technical, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to work under time critical and safety sensitive conditions
- Must have valid driver’s license
- Must be able to obtain SIDA badge
- 2 years of prior experience in a lead or coordinating role
- 2 years Boeing 737 maintenance experience
- 2 years Heavy check or hangar maintenance experience
- Familiarity with maintenance tracking and production control processes
- Previous supervisory experience
- Valid US Passport preferred
$41.75 USD per hour along with a shift differential and sign‑on bonus. This is the base compensation range for this role.
ClassificationFull‑time, Non‑exempt
Working LocationSan Bernardino, CA (SBD Airport)
Supervisory ResponsibilityNone
Work EnvironmentThis job operates in the maintenance hangar and ramp area. This role is routinely exposed to all…
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