Lead Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic

Job Description

About the Company STS Technical Services is a Top 100 staffing firm that partners with leading aerospace, manufacturing, defence and industrial organisations across the United States, connecting skilled professionals with opportunities where their experience can make an immediate impact. Role Overview STS Technical Services is hiring a Lead Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic in Stuart, Florida to support business aviation maintenance operations. This full-time, hands-on leadership role leads major aircraft maintenance projects while working directly alongside other technicians, on a compressed schedule of four 10-hour shifts per week. Previous Hawker aircraft maintenance experience is required. The Lead Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic performs and oversees scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting and repairs on corporate aircraft, coordinates with maintenance management, provides technical guidance to other technicians and helps ensure work is completed safely, accurately and in accordance with FAA regulations, approved maintenance programmes and manufacturer requirements. Key Responsibilities Perform and lead scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting and repair activities Coordinate with maintenance management on daily planning and workload distribution Support timely completion of major aircraft maintenance projects Provide technical guidance and day-to-day support to maintenance technicians Ensure maintenance is performed in accordance with FAA regulations, approved maintenance programmes, manufacturer manuals and company procedures Verify maintenance records, logbook entries, inspections and required sign-offs are accurate and complete Monitor project quality, regulatory compliance, safety and aircraft readiness Safely use aircraft maintenance tools and ground-support equipment, including aircraft jacks, hydraulic and electrical power units, pressurisation carts and calibrated tooling Ensure aircraft parts and components are properly identified, preserved and stored, and verified serviceable before installation Remain current with maintenance manuals, service bulletins and airworthiness directives Review engineering documentation and FAA-approved technical data as required Maintain a clean, professional work environment and follow all PPE, safety and aircraft-protection requirements Perform aircraft engine runs and taxi operations when trained and authorised Complete additional responsibilities assigned by maintenance management Licences & Qualifications Valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate FAA Inspection Authorization preferred FCC licence preferred Experience Substantial corporate or business aviation maintenance experience Previous Hawker aircraft maintenance experience Demonstrated ability to lead major inspections, repairs or aircraft maintenance projects Experience using Corridor Aviation Service Software preferred Previous experience mentoring or providing technical direction to aircraft technicians preferred Requirements Ability to read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, blueprints and engineering documentation Strong aircraft troubleshooting, problem-solving, documentation and communication skills Proficiency with standard aircraft maintenance tools, equipment and materials Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Outlook Ability to read, write, speak and understand English as required by the FAA Ability to climb ladders and stairs, work in confined spaces and at heights, perform close-tolerance work and lift up to 40 pounds Ability to participate in an FAA-mandated drug and alcohol testing programme and pass applicable background screenings What We Offer Full-time position on a four-day schedule with 10-hour shifts Hands-on leadership responsibilities and exposure to major corporate aircraft maintenance projects Collaborative, safety-focused maintenance environment Opportunity to provide technical leadership while remaining actively involved in aircraft maintenance

Requirements

• Perform and lead scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting and repair activities
• Coordinate with maintenance management on daily planning and workload distribution
• Support timely completion of major aircraft maintenance projects
• Provide technical guidance and day-to-day support to maintenance technicians
• Ensure maintenance is performed in accordance with FAA regulations, approved maintenance programmes, manufacturer manuals and company procedures
• Verify maintenance records, logbook entries, inspections and required sign-offs are accurate and complete
• Monitor project quality, regulatory compliance, safety and aircraft readiness
• Safely use aircraft maintenance tools and ground-support equipment, including aircraft jacks, hydraulic and electrical power units, pressurisation carts and calibrated tooling
• Ensure aircraft parts and components are properly identified, preserved and stored, and verified serviceable before installation
• Remain current with maintenance manuals, service bulletins and airworthiness directives
• Review engineering documentation and FAA-approved technical data as required
• Maintain a clean, professional work environment and follow all PPE, safety and aircraft-protection requirements
• Perform aircraft engine runs and taxi operations when trained and authorised
• Complete additional responsibilities assigned by maintenance management
• Valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate
• FAA Inspection Authorization preferred
• FCC licence preferred
• Substantial corporate or business aviation maintenance experience
• Previous Hawker aircraft maintenance experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead major inspections, repairs or aircraft maintenance projects
• Experience using Corridor Aviation Service Software preferred
• Previous experience mentoring or providing technical direction to aircraft technicians preferred
• Ability to read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, blueprints and engineering documentation
• Strong aircraft troubleshooting, problem-solving, documentation and communication skills
• Proficiency with standard aircraft maintenance tools, equipment and materials