Lead Mechanic

Lead Aircraft Mechanic
$38-$42/Hour + 401(k) + PTO + Holidays + Full Benefits + Technical Training & Career Progression
Goodyear, AZ (commutable from Phoenix, Avondale, Buckeye, Litchfield Park, Glendale, Surprise and surrounding West Valley areas)

Are you an Aircraft Mechanic looking to take the technical lead, develop your engineering knowledge and step into a position offering greater responsibility, autonomy and recognition for your expertise?

On offer is a Lead Mechanic position where you will take ownership of maintenance activities, mentor other mechanics and work closely with Engineering on technical repairs and solutions. You'll have the opportunity to showcase your technical capabilities, influence operational standards and develop towards more senior technical and management positions.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established aviation organisation experiencing significant growth, with expanding operations, internal promotions and investment in its people. You'll be joining a business where experienced technical professionals can make their mark, take on greater responsibility and develop their careers as the organisation continues to expand.

You will take a leading role in coordinating maintenance activities, supporting complex repairs, reviewing technical documentation and ensuring work meets stringent FAA and quality requirements. Working closely with Engineering, Planning and Project Management, you'll have the opportunity to influence repair solutions, improve productivity and develop the technical capabilities of the wider team through coaching, mentoring and hands-on guidance.

This role would suit an experienced Aircraft Mechanic or Aviation Maintenance Technician looking to step up into a technical leadership position, take greater ownership of projects and build towards a more senior engineering or maintenance management career.

The Role

• Take technical ownership of maintenance activities, support Engineering with repairs and work with technical documentation including SRMs, CMMs, IPCs, engineering drawings and Engineering Orders.
• Lead and mentor a team of mechanics, providing technical guidance, coaching and training while taking greater responsibility for quality, productivity and operational performance.
• Develop your technical expertise through hands-on training, shadowing and specialist development, with opportunities to progress into more senior technical or management positions.

The Candidate

• Aircraft maintenance experience, ideally with previous experience taking a technical lead or supporting other mechanics.
• A&P or Airframe certification preferred, with a strong practical understanding of aircraft maintenance and repair procedures.
• Ability to interpret and work with technical documentation, including SRMs, CMMs, IPCs, engineering drawings and Engineering Orders (EOs).

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Reference Number: BBBH282350

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Ed Harris at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Inc of 1011 Centre Rd, Suite 322, Wilmington, DE 19805 act as an employer-paid private personnel agency.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.