Lead Airframe & Powerplant Technician

Job Description

Role Overview 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. Licences & Qualifications Valid A&P licence required Valid driver's licence Ability to obtain an airport licence, pass a background check and obtain all necessary badging Experience 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 Requirements 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 What We Offer Health insurance Paid time off Holiday pay 401(k) programme About the Company 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 www.stsaviationgroup.com or on 1-800-800-2400.

Requirements

• 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
• Holiday pay
• 401(k) programme

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off