Join a specialized aviation repair organization known for supporting both commercial and defense-related aviation customers. As the Lead Aviation Repair Technician, you will dive into the core of daily repair operations, ensuring seamless workflow and high-quality execution within a regulated environment. This is an exciting opportunity for those who thrive in hands-on roles and are eager to guide a small team to success. Your work will be pivotal in organizing shop activities, assisting technicians, and maintaining on-schedule repair work, contributing directly to the operational excellence of our client.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and adjust daily shop operations to meet customer requirements.

• Create and manage work orders to ensure jobs move efficiently through the shop.

• Receive and process incoming units accurately and on time in internal systems.

• Support technicians in following repair procedures, quality standards, and safety practices.

• Organize workflow, scheduling, and shop-floor priorities.

• Perform data entry in internal systems and customer-facing portals.

• Provide workflow and performance updates during management or operations meetings.

• Work hands-on with the team to maintain a collaborative environment.

• Maintain accurate documentation for repair, rejection, and scrapping decisions.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the aviation industry.

• Leadership experience in a supervisory or team lead role.

• Willingness to perform hands-on shop work while leading a team.

• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills.

• Ability to coordinate workflow, schedules, and job statuses.

• Excellent communication skills for working with different levels of the organization.

• Strong judgment, critical thinking, and attention to quality.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• U.S. work authorization required; must comply with regulated and defense-related environments.

• FAA Repairman Card or ability to obtain one quickly (highly preferred).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in an FAA Part 145 or similar regulated repair environment.

• Familiarity with quality and regulatory standards (ISO 9001, AS9110, etc.).

• Experience supporting defense or military contracts.

• Previous lead mechanic or aviation repair supervisory experience.

• Current FAA Repairman Card or previous A&P certification.

• Spanish bilingual skills are a plus.

• Forklift experience is a plus.

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive compensation and full benefits package.

• Opportunity to contribute to a quality-driven aerospace organization.

• Work closely with experienced professionals in aviation repair.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.