6,500 Sign On Bonus Available
Relocation Assistance Available
We are Trusted Partners | Supporting Flight. Our more than 50 years of success is the result of our employees who have dedicated themselves to providing unmatched quality, service and safety in aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul. Being a part of ATS offers an opportunity to build meaningful partnerships, innovate new ideas, do the right thing, and make our company a great place to work!
Your Work Matters - And So Do You
At ATS, we reward your contributions with a well-rounded compensation package designed to support you today and help you plan for tomorrow:
Hiring base pay range: $33 - $50 hourly, plus annual bonus eligibility
Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, vision, and more
401(k) with company match and access to personal financial advisors
Generous time off - PTO, holidays, and paid parental leave
Tuition assistance and loan repayment for AMT programs
On-the-job training and leadership development through ATS Academy
Employee discounts on travel, tech, wellness, and more
Confidential 24/7 support through our Employee Assistance Program
Join a team that values your growth, your well-being, and your future.
The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 5:00am - 1:30pm
SUMMARY: The Lead Mechanic oversees the maintenance tasks in the service, repair, and overhaul of aircraft to insure airworthiness. Ensures timely completion of tasks and provides training and mentorship for an assigned function area. Assists with Maintenance Supervisor responsibilities for short periods of time.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Ensures all tasks are promptly completed in compliance with federal regulations, customer guidelines and company policies.
Reviews required customer and FAA paperwork to ensure proper maintenance updates and compliance with applicable regulations and customer requirements.
Leads the maintenance, preventative maintenance, or alteration of, component or part thereof, only for which that Lead is rated and has satisfactorily performed the work concerned at an earlier date.
Performs maintenance tasks as required and becomes an active member of the crew.
Conducts crew meetings to ensure communication regarding work, safety, and quality.
Uses technical data to order parts and ensure material is effective for component being installed on. Ensures all parts for specialty area are ordered in a timely manner. Reviews all parts in orders.
Ensures Engineering is submitted in timely manner as needed.
Responsible for keeping all assigned areas clean and audit ready. Identifies and eliminates hazards that pose a risk to employee safety and quality of work. Ensures compliance with safety requirements.
Responsible for on-time delivery in assigned skill set in coordination with other skill sets.
Monitors customer adjusted due dates and hour estimates.
Reviews and approves labor hours and monitors progress of labor targets.
Notifies Supervisor of variations in labor requirements to ensure most efficient utilization of labor and resources and to avoid LOW when possible.
Identifies opportunities to develop DER repairs.
Communicates effectively with other maintenance personnel at all levels by keeping co-workers and leadership apprised of work progress and difficulties as they arise.
Answers questions from internal customers as needed.
Responsible for setting timeframe expectations with technicians on task accomplishment.
Oversees On-the-Job Training (OJT) to provide learning opportunities through work assignment and mentoring.
Recommends changes to processes to improve efficiencies and workflow.
Complies with, communicates, and provides guidance to team members on ATS policies, procedures and Safety Management System (SMS) requirements. Promotes "Balanced Technician" concept.
Mentors and develops technical and leadership skills of the mechanics.
Communicates with Supervisor all information on assigned employees including disciplinary problems. May deliver or give input with performance evaluations on assigned employees.
Provides regular feedback and performance coaching including appropriate management of time, prioritizing tasks, and ensuring proper knowledge and training to accomplish assignments to all members of assigned crew.
Responsible for accuracy of clocking into jobs for assigned team.
Responsible for adhering to all ATS required training.
Regular and predictable attendance.
Effective and appropriate conduct with co-workers.
OTHER DUTIES:
Performs other duties as assigned.
Performs Delegated Inspector duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of four (4) years' recent component, commercial aircraft maintenance and/or MRO experience preferred.
Leadership experience preferred.
Applicable Repairman, Airframe, or Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification required.
PHYSICAL EFFORT AND DEXTERITY:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit, stand, and walk; use their hands and arms; and talk or hear; and focus on objects close up. The employee may be required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may also be required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds using proper lifting protocols.
Compensation
The full base pay range for this position is $33 - $50 hourly, not including bonuses or benefits. Your pay will be based on your experience, skills, and education, as well as internal equity to ensure fairness across the team. Candidates closer to the lower end of the range are typically building their expertise, while those at the higher end bring significant experience and specialized knowledge. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus.
EEO EMPLOYER STATEMENT: ATS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any @type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state, or local laws. ATS is also committed to protecting its applicants for employment and independent contractors from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications or business necessity will be adhered to where appropriate.
As part of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy, ATS complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Where required by law, ATS maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, consistent with applicable legal requirements.
Job Details
Job Family Lead
Pay Type Hourly
Hiring Min Rate 33 USD
Hiring Max Rate 50 USD
