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Job description
STS Technical Services is hiring an experienced Lead A&P Mechanic in Melbourne, Florida, for a full-time, contract-to-direct opportunity supporting specialized aircraft maintenance, modification, testing and certification programs.
This position requires hands-on King Air maintenance experience and a valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate. The Lead A&P Mechanic will perform and oversee maintenance, repair, inspection and modification activities while providing daily direction to aircraft mechanics and technicians.
Position Details
Job Title: Lead A&P Mechanic
Location: Melbourne, Florida
Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract-to-Direct
Work Location: On-Site
Position Overview
The Lead A&P Mechanic supports a mixed fleet of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft used for specialized flight operations.
This role leads aircraft maintenance activities while ensuring work is completed in accordance with FAA regulations, technical requirements and established procedures. The position also supports aircraft modifications, systems integration, ground testing, flight testing and certification activities.
Responsibilities Lead and perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance
Perform aircraft inspections, repairs and modifications
Assign work and provide daily direction to aircraft mechanics and technicians
Troubleshoot airframe and powerplant systems
Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and mechanical systems
Perform and oversee structural repairs
Support aircraft modification work
Read and interpret maintenance manuals
Review engineering drawings, work instructions and regulatory documentation
Verify completed work meets safety, quality and airworthiness requirements
Complete and review aircraft maintenance records and technical documentation
Coordinate with Engineering, Quality Assurance and program leadership
Support aircraft systems integration
Support ground testing and flight testing activities
Support aircraft certification activities
Mentor less-experienced technicians
Promote safe and efficient maintenance practices
Provide approval for return to service when authorized and within the privileges of the individual's FAA certificate
Support workflow, productivity, tooling control and hangar safety
Qualifications Valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate required
Previous hands-on King Air maintenance experience required
Candidates without King Air experience will not be considered
Previous lead, supervisory or team-lead experience in an aircraft maintenance environment
Strong turboprop aircraft maintenance and troubleshooting experience
Experience performing aircraft structural repairs and modifications
Working knowledge of aircraft powerplants
Working knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems
Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals
Ability to read engineering drawings, blueprints and regulatory documentation
Strong understanding of FAA maintenance requirements and airworthiness standards
Strong attention to detail
Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance
Effective leadership and communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative hangar environment
Preferred Qualifications King Air 350 experience
Inspection Authorization
Turbine helicopter experience
Military aviation experience
Special-mission aircraft experience
OEM experience
Why Join
This is an opportunity to take a lead role supporting specialized aircraft operations, maintenance and modification programs in Melbourne, Florida.
Successful completion of the contract period may lead to direct employment with the client.
About STS Technical Services
STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with leading aerospace, manufacturing, defense and industrial organizations across the United States. We connect skilled professionals with career opportunities where their experience can make an immediate impact.
Apply Today
If you hold a valid FAA A&P Certificate and have hands-on King Air maintenance experience, apply today to join STS Technical Services as a Lead A&P Mechanic in Melbourne, Florida.
Equal Opportunity Employer
STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.
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melbourne, FL, 32935, US
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